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Neck Lace Collection (page 18)

"From Anne Boleyn to the Roaring Twenties: The Enduring Allure of the Neck Lace" Throughout history, necklaces have been more than just pieces of jewelry

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Hindu holy man

Hindu holy man, Ghatia meditating as the sun rises in the early morning, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Young woman wearing jewellery around neck and on her arms

Young woman wearing jewellery around neck and on her arms, Rajasthan State, India, Asia

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Close-up of seeds used as beads

Close-up of seeds used as beads, Delhi, India, Asia

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Portrait of a Karo tribesman with facial decoration in chalk imitating the spotted plumage of

Portrait of a Karo tribesman with facial decoration in chalk imitating the spotted plumage of the guinea fowl, Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Necklace with pendant in the form of a boat showing a scarab, the symbol of the gods resurrection

Necklace with pendant in the form of a boat showing a scarab, the symbol of the gods resurrection, flanked by two royal serpents, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Pendant in the form of a boat showing a scarab, the symbol of the gods resurrection

Pendant in the form of a boat showing a scarab, the symbol of the gods resurrection, flanked by two royal serpents, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Traditional Cambodian dancers, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

Traditional Cambodian dancers, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Cath Braganza / Players / 32

Cath Braganza / Players / 32
CATHERINE OF BRAGANZA Queen of Charles II

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: MARY II / PLAYERS / 35 / 50

MARY II / PLAYERS / 35 / 50
QUEEN MARY II OF ENGLAND Reigned 1688 - 1694

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Queen Mary / Players / 50 / 50

Queen Mary / Players / 50 / 50
QUEEN MARY Queen to George V

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Mary Evelyn / Nanteuil

Mary Evelyn / Nanteuil
MARY EVELYN nee BROWNE Wife of JOHN EVELYN, diarist, and daughter of Sir Richard Browne, ambassador

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Annie Besant / Bibby s

Annie Besant / Bibby s
ANNIE BESANT English theosophist and Indian political leader

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Costume / 1461 Aristos

Costume / 1461 Aristos
A 15th century aristocrat and his wife: both are richly dressed, and she is reading a book (a sure sign of affluence) Date: 1461

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Countess Cadogan / Piccadi

Countess Cadogan / Piccadi
Countess Cadogan in 1889

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Marchioness of Granby

Marchioness of Granby
MARION MARGARET VIOLET LINDSAY Marchioness of Granby in 1889 (she married the Marquis in 1882)

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Montespan / Mme / Miniature

Montespan / Mme / Miniature
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE ROCHECHOUART DE MORTEMART alias MME DE MONTESPAN Mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six children by him

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Madame De Lefebvre / Minia

Madame De Lefebvre / Minia
MADAME DE LEFEBVRE Duchess of Danzig, French social leader

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Victoria Eugenia / Osterma

Victoria Eugenia / Osterma
VICTORIA EUGENIA, Queen of Spain, Princess of Battenburg, wife of ALFONSO XIII

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Victoria Eugenia / Childre

Victoria Eugenia / Childre
VICTORIA EUGENIA, Queen of Spain, Princess of Battenburg, wife of ALFONSO XIII, with her three children, Alfonso, Jaime and Beatrice

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Amelie / Queen Portugal

Amelie / Queen Portugal
AMELIE, QUEEN OF PORTUGAL Wife of CARLOS I, daughter of the Comte de Paris

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Elinor Glyn / Cig Card

Elinor Glyn / Cig Card
ELINOR GLYN nee SUTHERLAND British novelist born in Jersey, CI

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Margherita of Savoy / Roya

Margherita of Savoy / Roya
MARGHERITA OF SAVOY Queen of Umberto I of Italy, in 1901

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Theatregoers 1929

Theatregoers 1929
Fashionable theatregoers out for the evening

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Vera Brittain / Harris Pho

Vera Brittain / Harris Pho
VERA MARY BRITTAIN English writer

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Elizabeth / Austria / Cdv

Elizabeth / Austria / Cdv
ELIZABETH, EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA Married her cousin, Franz Josef I of Austria - they reigned together 1854-98

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Cambridge / Lady May

Cambridge / Lady May
LADY MAY CAMBRIDGE later Lady Henry Abel Smith Daughter of the Earl and Countess of Athlone (Alexander of Teck and Princess Alice)

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Duff / Maud / Postcard

Duff / Maud / Postcard
MAUD DUFF Younger daughter of Princess Louise Victoria and Alexander, Duke of Fife - she later married Lord Carnegie

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Queen Mary 1902

Queen Mary 1902
QUEEN MARY Wife of George V in 1902

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Queen Mary / Postcard E&f

Queen Mary / Postcard E&f
QUEEN MARY Wife of George V

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Nader Shah / Iran / Heath 15

Nader Shah / Iran / Heath 15
NADER SHAH also known as TAHMASP QOLI KHAN originally NADER QOLI BEG Shah of Iran (1736-47)

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Haruku / Empress of Japan

Haruku / Empress of Japan
HARUKU Empress of Japan, wife of Mutsuhito

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Margaret / Sweden / 1920

Margaret / Sweden / 1920
PRINCESS MARGARET of CONNAUGHT as Crown Princess of Sweden - wife of Gustav VI, King of Sweden (reigned 1950-73), in the year she died

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Margaret / Sweden / 190?

Margaret / Sweden / 190?
PRINCESS MARGARET of CONNAUGHT Wife of Gustav VI, King of Sweden (reigned 1950-73)

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Elisabeth / Belgian Queen

Elisabeth / Belgian Queen
ELISABETH OF BAVARIA Wife of Albert I, King of Belgium

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: OLGA / GREECE / 1901

OLGA / GREECE / 1901
QUEEN OLGA OF GREECE Wife of George I of Greece (they married in 1867), niece of the Tsar of Russia

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Elisabeth Luise / Prussian

Elisabeth Luise / Prussian
ELISABETH LUISE Queen of Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Hester L Stanhope / Spiess

Hester L Stanhope / Spiess
LADY HESTER LUCY STANHOPE Traveller to Asia, where she settled and adopted eastern manners

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Eleanor Smith / Cig Card

Eleanor Smith / Cig Card
LADY ELEANOR SMITH nee FURNEAUX Writer of supernatural fiction

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Indian Mother and Child

Indian Mother and Child
An Indian Mother carries her young child

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Racial / Norway / Lady 1821

Racial / Norway / Lady 1821
Red dress: square neckline & short, puffed sleeves ornamented with cord trim, tucker & cuffs possibly of muslin & a broad black belt with a silver clasp

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Miniature / Agricola 1830S

Miniature / Agricola 1830S
A young brunette woman wears a dark green dress with gigot sleeves with mancherons & white transparent cuffs. Also a brown fur tippet & gold necklace & brooch

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Wearing Necklace, Flowers

Wearing Necklace, Flowers
If you ve got central heating, a necklace and some tastefully placed flowers are all you need to wear

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Exotic Lady 1830S

Exotic Lady 1830S
Hair dressed in large sausage curls; large red turban; huge pearl drop earrings; pearl necklace; red scarf; gown with black bodice, lace tucker & striped gigot sleeves

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Grey Silk Dress & Turban

Grey Silk Dress & Turban
Pale grey satin dress with large, puffed sleeves; gold brooches worn on the bodice & sleeves; green turban with bird of paradise feathers; pearl necklace

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Mme. Schliemann & Jewels

Mme. Schliemann & Jewels
MADAME SCHLIEMANN wife of archeologist Heinrich Schliemann, wearing ornaments found at Mycenae and supposed by her husband to be the property of Helen of Troy

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Mary Tudor / Hall

Mary Tudor / Hall
MARY TUDOR Catholic Queen of England as Princess Mary, daughter of Henry VIII

Background imageNeck Lace Collection: Queen Anne / Thornhill

Queen Anne / Thornhill
QUEEN ANNE Reigned from 1702



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"From Anne Boleyn to the Roaring Twenties: The Enduring Allure of the Neck Lace" Throughout history, necklaces have been more than just pieces of jewelry. They hold stories, symbolize power, and captivate hearts. Take a journey through time as we explore some fascinating hints about necklaces that have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. In the court of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn's infamous "B" necklace became a powerful emblem of her influence and ambition. It was said to be adorned with precious gemstones and pearls fit for a queen. Fast forward to the 1920s, where flapper girls sat at cocktail bars wearing long strands of pearls that swung freely with their every move. These necklaces embodied rebellion against societal norms and exuded an air of sophistication. Traveling eastward, we encounter Hindu mythology where Freyja's necklace played a pivotal role in Norse legends. This mythical piece brought love and fertility but also caused chaos when stolen by Loki—a tale echoing themes found in many cultures worldwide. Scientific brilliance meets elegance when Marie Curie is captured wearing a delicate necklace in an old photograph. A reminder that even amidst groundbreaking discoveries, femininity can shine through. The world-renowned pianist Clara Schumann graced concert halls while donning exquisite necklaces that complemented her musical prowess. Her lithograph showcases not only her talent but also her impeccable taste in fashion. In contrast to these refined images stands Mary Tudor's imposing presence with Egleton around her neck—an extravagant display of opulence befitting royalty during turbulent times. Turning our attention westward, we glimpse Chief Two Moons from the Cheyenne tribe proudly displaying his tribal adornments—a testament to cultural heritage preserved through generations. Fashion magazines like The Tatler immortalized iconic moments such as their Autumn Fashion Number in 1955—where models flaunted glamorous necklaces that set trends for the season.