Gold Necklace Collection

Noble woman of Java, Indonesia. She wears a dodot and sarong (skirt) in batik, sabuk (waistband), kemban (corset), gold necklace and bracelets. Dame Javanaise de la haute classe (Oceanie)

Costume of a noble African woman, 16th century. Blue or black cape over a colourful robe, gold necklace and bracelets with precious stones. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

La Belle Ferronniere, rumored mistress of King Francis I of France, c. 1500-1530. Wife of an ironworker or daughter of a bourgeois named Ferron

Noble woman of Java, Indonesia
6339128 Noble woman of Java, Indonesia by Lisbet, L. (19th century); (add.info.: Noble woman of Java, Indonesia)

Ancient Etruscan alabaster grave effigy of a dead man wearing a triumphal crown
6339917 Ancient Etruscan alabaster grave effigy of a dead man wearing a triumphal crown, gold necklace and precious ring

Sacred Antiquities of the Chibchas, at Guatavita, Colombia, South America (engraving)
1624873 Sacred Antiquities of the Chibchas, at Guatavita, Colombia, South America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred Antiquities of the Chibchas)

Portrait of Agnes Poynter, 1867 (w / c on paper)
PNH368313 Portrait of Agnes Poynter, 1867 (w/c on paper) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 37x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Agnes Poynter, nee MacDonald (1843-1906)

A Victorian Christmas card of a white kitten in a ladies shoe looking at a gold necklace
3603446 A Victorian Christmas card of a white kitten in a ladies shoe looking at a gold necklace, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Exhibition of Her Majestys Jubilee Presents at St Jamess Palace (engraving)
1046100 Exhibition of Her Majestys Jubilee Presents at St Jamess Palace (engraving) by English School

Maid Maleen, from Little Brother & Little Sister and Other Tales by the Brothers Grimm
3611255 Maid Maleen, from Little Brother & Little Sister and Other Tales by the Brothers Grimm, pub.1917 (colour litho) by Rackham

1249121; out of copyright

Archaeologist cleaning a golden Celtic necklace
Cleaning Celtic necklace. Archaeologist cleaning a finely crafted Celtic necklace using a brush, a suction device and a microscope

View of a golden Celtic necklace during excavation
Celtic necklace. View of an elaborately crafted golden Celtic necklace during its excavation from soil taken from a grave at Glauberg near Frankfurt in Germany

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"Unveiling the Allure of Gold Necklaces: A Journey through Time and Cultures" Step into the world of opulence and elegance as we explore the captivating history behind gold necklaces. From noble women in Java, Indonesia to ancient Etruscan graves adorned with triumphal crowns, these exquisite pieces have always held a special place in human civilization. Imagine standing before an alabaster grave effigy in awe, witnessing a deceased man wearing a triumphant crown, his neck embellished with a gleaming gold necklace and precious ring. This powerful image transports us back to ancient times when such adornments symbolized status and prestige. Fast forward to 1826 England, where Miss Elizabeth Hoare poses gracefully for her portrait. Her delicate features are enhanced by the radiant glow of her gold necklace, reflecting both wealth and refinement. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Colombia's Guatavita region, sacred antiquities belonging to the Chibchas people reveal their reverence for gold necklaces as symbols of spirituality. In 1867 London, Agnes Poynter captivates viewers with her enchanting gaze while donning an intricately crafted gold necklace that accentuates her beauty. Even Victorian Christmas cards capture our imagination as we witness a curious white kitten peering at a shimmering golden chain nestled within a lady's shoe. The grandeur continues at St James's Palace during Her Majesty's Jubilee exhibition where jubilant engravings showcase magnificent gifts including resplendent gold necklaces fit for royalty. And let us not forget Maid Maleen from Grimm Brothers' tales; she too possesses an alluring golden Celtic necklace that adds mystique to her story. As time passes by like brushstrokes on canvas, portraits immortalize women who wear their golden treasures proudly—a testament to enduring allure throughout centuries. The Calmady Children stand side by side in sibling harmony; Emily and Laura Anne adorned with dainty gold necklaces, symbolizing their privileged upbringing.