In a traditional quinceañera, a tiara may be presented to the celebrant.
The tiara is a ceremonial accessory that can symbolize the quinceañera’s special status during her 15th-birthday celebration. In some descriptions, a parent or another relative places it on her head as part of a formal presentation.
The headpiece is sometimes compared with a crown, but tiara is the more specific common term for the jewelry-like accessory used in many modern celebrations. Designs range from simple pieces to elaborate jeweled decorations that match the dress.
A tiara is not required at every quinceañera. Customs differ among countries, families, religious communities, and generations. Some celebrations emphasize a religious blessing, while others focus more heavily on the reception, dancing, photographs, and family speeches.