Pearl Collection (page 5)

Doge of Venice, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1580 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686356 Doge of Venice, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1580 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern"

Joanna of Austria (1547-1578) - Joanna of Austria, mother of Queen Marie de Medici, after Peter Paul Rubens
FLO4686342 Joanna of Austria (1547-1578) - Joanna of Austria, mother of Queen Marie de Medici, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1565 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet

Beauties of Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra (coloured engraving)
8646729 Beauties of Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra)

Portraits of five women in profile (b/w photo)
8655956 Portraits of five women in profile (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portraits of five women in profile)

Heads and shoulders of a woman inside a flower (coloured photo)
8655799 Heads and shoulders of a woman inside a flower (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heads and shoulders of a woman inside a flower)

Arabesque women's headdress (litho)
8677444 Arabesque women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabesque women's headdress)

Pearls, 1, Native diver at work, Ceylon (colour litho)
8659411 Pearls, 1, Native diver at work, Ceylon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pearls, 1, Native diver at work, Ceylon)

Black lip pearl shell, Pinctada margaritifera, with pearl forming in shell. (Meleagrina margaritifera)
FLO4719136 Black lip pearl shell, Pinctada margaritifera, with pearl forming in shell. (Meleagrina margaritifera). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural

Black-lip oyster, Pinctada margaritifera (Pearl muscle, Mytilus margaritifer)
FLO4681788 Black-lip oyster, Pinctada margaritifera (Pearl muscle, Mytilus margaritifer). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of Great-Britain and Ireland (1837-1901) and empress of Indies (1876-1901) here in 1892
1713448 Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of Great-Britain and Ireland (1837-1901) and empress of Indies (1876-1901) here in 1892

Indian of America serving settlers dive to pick up pearls in the ocean, 19th century
NWI4826965 Indian of America serving settlers dive to pick up pearls in the ocean, 19th century. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Indian gold bracelet inlaid with enamel, semi-precious and precious stones, 19th century, Jaipur
NUL104370 Indian gold bracelet inlaid with enamel, semi-precious and precious stones, 19th century, Jaipur; 17.5x2.5 cm; Private Collection

The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. The Rajah Randhir Singh, of Kapoorthalla, is one of the Princes of the Punjaub whom Sir John Lawrence

Miter of pearls, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Miter of pearls, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Sara
Barbora Biňovcová

Alexandra Fira

Mahkam
Mehdi Mokhtari

Ethereal 4
Peppe Tambè

DREAM GIRL
PARTHA BHATTACHARYYA

Bettina
Anderson Diaz

Leaf message
Sophie Pan

Stories of drops
Dmitry Doronin

Feathers drop
Heidi Westum

Renske
Carine Belzon

Sara
Massimiliano Mancini

Arch and Ellipse
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)

Lady in black
mahdi khodadad

In orbit
Willy Marthinussen

Soft light
Heidi Westum

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MAD 7
Alejandro Marcos

Magic bunch
Bertrand Kulik

Unknown young lady, c1800. Creator: Johan Gustaf Hofvenskold
Unknown young lady, c1800

The Triumph of Venus, 1740. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Triumph of Venus, 1740

The Toilet of Venus, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Toilet of Venus, 1746

Queen Henrietta Maria of England, 1632-1641. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Queen Henrietta Maria of England, 1632-1641

King Charles I of England, 1632-1641. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
King Charles I of England, 1632-1641

Venus and Cupid, 1531-1578. Creator: Simone Peterzano
Venus and Cupid, 1531-1578

Mrs. S.M. Hilton, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. S.M. Hilton, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 16

Mrs. James Hackett, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. James Hackett, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 9

Miss Guggenheim, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Guggenheim, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 16. American art collector, bohemian and socialite; founder of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, a modern art museum in Venice

Mrs. Grandin, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Grandin, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 6

Mrs. W.S. Godfrey, portrait photograph, 1918 Aug. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. W.S. Godfrey, portrait photograph, 1918 Aug. 6

Mrs. E.R. Gleason, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. E.R. Gleason, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 19

Mrs. E.R. Gleason, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. E.R. Gleason, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 19

Miss Dorothy Gibson, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Dorothy Gibson, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 9

Mrs. Falk, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Falk, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 28

Mrs. W.S. Elliott, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. W.S. Elliott, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. 6

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"Pearl: A Symbol of Royalty, Elegance, and Resilience" Pearls have long been associated with royalty and elegance throughout history. From the regal portraits of Queen Elizabeth I by George Gower to the graceful presence of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, pearls have adorned the necks of queens and empresses. Intricately crafted pearl jewelry has always been a favorite choice for powerful women like Gabrielle Coco Chanel, who understood their timeless allure. Just as Queen Elizabeth I's Ermine Portrait captured her majesty in 1585, pearls continue to exude sophistication and grace today. However they can not limited to royal courts alone. They also hold significance in historical events such as the attack on Pearl Harbor when the USS Coral Sea entered its waters during World War II. This event marked a turning point in history but also reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction, beauty can still be found. Beyond monarchs and military conflicts, pearls have touched the lives of remarkable individuals like Bess of Hardwick (Elizabeth Talbot), Countess of Shrewsbury. Known for her resilience and strength during challenging times, she too appreciated the beauty that pearls brought into her life. Pearls transcend traditional boundaries; they can be found not only in natural oyster shells but also created artificially with equal splendor. Their lustrous glow symbolizes purity while adding an exquisite touch to any ensemble or piece of art. Even unexpected encounters with pearls leave lasting impressions - just imagine stumbling upon a bus embedded within a house on Blackstock Road in London. Such extraordinary moments remind us that beauty can emerge from even the most unconventional circumstances. The tradition continues through Pearly Kings & Queens who proudly display their intricate pearl-adorned outfits since 1920. These community leaders embody unity while celebrating heritage through their unique style choices. Finally, we cannot forget how Queen Elizabeth II herself embraced pearls at Balmoral in 1952, radiating grace and poise.