Pearls Collection (page 16)

Low Bowl with Dragons amid Clouds Chasing Flaming Pearls, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Dish with Dragons amid Clouds and Flaming Pearls; Vines and Lotus Flowers on Underside, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign mark and period (1563-1620)

Dish with Dragons, Flaming Pearls, and Cloud Scrolls, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522-1566)

Covered Hexagonal Lobed Jar with Dragons Chasing a... Ming dynasty, Wanli reign
Covered Hexagonal Lobed Jar with Dragons Chasing a Flaming Pearl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign mark and period (1573-1620)

Cylindrical Bowl with Dragons Chasing a Flaming Pearl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde reign mark and period (1506-1521)

Stemcup with Pearl-Edged Lobes and Central Floret, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). Creator: Unknown
Stemcup with Pearl-Edged Lobes and Central Floret, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)

Dish with Dragons amid Clouds, Chasing Flaming Pearls, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795)

Bottle Vase with Dragons amid Clouds, Chasing Flaming Pearls; Pendant Ruyi; Lingzhi Scrolls; Upright Leaves and Petal Panels; and Florets Encircling Foot, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Casket Depicting Scenes from the Old Testament, England, 1668

Snuff Box, Switzerland, Late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Snuff Box, Switzerland, Late 18th century

Snuff Box, Austria, Early 19th century. Creator: Jacob Frisard
Snuff Box, Austria, Early 19th century

Bottle-Shaped Vase with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 18th/19th century

Jar with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl, Korea, Joseon dynasty(1392-1910), 17th century

Casting Bottle, Europe, probably late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Casting Bottle, Europe, probably late 19th century. Bottle for sprinkling perfumes, made of gold, rock crystal, enamels, rubies, emeralds and pearls, handles in the form of mermen

Needlework (Depicting the Four Seasons), England, c. 1660. Creator: Unknown
Needlework (Depicting the Four Seasons), England, c. 1660

Dressing Box Depicting the Finding of Moses and Scenes from Abraham and Hagar, c. 1668
Dressing Box Depicting the Finding of Moses and Scenes from Abraham and Hagar, England, c. 1668

Pendant Shaped as a Ship, Mediterranean Region, eastern, 17th/18th century (with later additions)

Pendant with Venus and Cupid, Europe, third quarter of the 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pendant with Venus and Cupid, Europe, third quarter of the 19th century

Pendant with Figure of Justice, Europe, northern, 1850 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Pendant with Figure of Justice, Europe, northern, 1850/1900

Pendant with the Bust of a Woman, France, c. 1550-c. 1600, with 19th-century additions

Earrings (Karanphul Jhumka), 18th / 19th cenury. Creator: Unknown
Earrings (Karanphul Jhumka), 18th/19th cenury

Necklace (Patrihar), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Necklace (Patrihar), 19th century

Nose Ring (Nath), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Nose Ring (Nath), 19th century

Armlet (Bazuband), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Armlet (Bazuband), 19th century

Cleopatra Asked to Pay Tribute to Rome from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders
Cleopatra Asked to Pay Tribute to Rome, from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders, c. 1680. Woven at the workshop of Willem van Leefdael, after a design by Justus van Egmont

Caesars Death Makes Cleopatra Mourn from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders, c
Caesars Death Makes Cleopatra Mourn, from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders, c. 1680. Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans, after a design by Justus van Egmont

Cleopatra and Antony Enjoying Supper, from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Brussels, c. 1680. Cleopatra dissolves a pearl in a cup of vinegar

Pendant Shaped as a Ship, Germany, c. 1870 / 90. Creators: Reinhold Vasters
Pendant Shaped as a Ship, Germany, c. 1870/90

The Resurrection from The Allegory of the Redemption of Man, Flanders, c. 1500 / 10
The Resurrection from The Allegory of the Redemption of Man, Flanders, c. 1500/10

Maria Portinari (Maria Maddalena Baroncelli, born 1456), ca. 1470. Creator: Hans Memling
Maria Portinari (Maria Maddalena Baroncelli, born 1456), ca. 1470. Detail from a larger artwork

Abundantia, from The Four Continents and Related Allegories, Brussels, c. 1680 / 1700
Abundantia, from The Four Continents and Related Allegories, Brussels, c. 1680/1700. Woven at the workshop of Albert Auwercx, after a cartoon by Lodewijk van Schoor and Pieter Spierinckx

Snuff Box: Portrait of Saxon Prince, Dresden, c. 1775 / 80
Snuff Box: Portrait of Saxon Prince, Dresden, c. 1775/80

Portrait of Elisabeth-Angelique de Montmorancy
7143688 Portrait of Elisabeth-Angelique de Montmorancy by French School, (17th century); (add.info.: Portrait of Elisabeth-Angelique de Montmorancy, Duchesse de ChAtillon (1627-1695). Oil on Canvas

Portrait of Louise-Antoinette de la Chatre. Oil on canvas
7143683 Portrait of Louise-Antoinette de la ChAtre. Oil on canvas. by Beaubrun, Charles (1604-92) and Henri (1603-77); (add.info.: Portrait of Louise-Antoinette de la ChAtre, duchess d HumiAšre)

Portrait of Madeleine d Angennes and Catherine d Angennes
7143680 Portrait of Madeleine d Angennes and Catherine d Angennes. by Egmont, Justus van (1601-74); (add.info.: Portrait of Madeleine d Angennes, duchess of La Ferte-Senneterre)

Portrait of Madeleine d Angennes and Catherine d Angennes
7143691 Portrait of Madeleine d Angennes and Catherine d Angennes. by Egmont, Justus van (1601-74); (add.info.: Portrait of Madeleine d Angennes, duchess of La Ferte-Senneterre)

Portrait of Lucie de Tourville. Oil on canvas
7143685 Portrait of Lucie de Tourville. Oil on canvas by French School, (17th century); (add.info.: Portrait of Lucie de Tourville, duchess d HumiAšre (Lucie de Costentin or Madame de Gouville)

Portrait of Madame de la Sabliere. Oil on Canvas
7143698 Portrait of Madame de la SabliAšre. Oil on Canvas by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95); (add.info.: Portrait of Madame de la SabliAšre (Marguerite Hessein, dame de la Sabliere, 1640-1693)

Man with a Pen, 1827 / 30. Creator: Jonas Welch Holman
Man with a Pen, 1827/30. The sitter wears a gold and pearl tie-pin, and holds a quill pen

Mrs. Henry Hill (Anna Barrett), c. 1765 / 70. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Mrs. Henry Hill (Anna Barrett), c. 1765/70. Woman wearing a pearl choker, artificial flowers in her hair, and an embroidered dress with lace-trimmed neckline

Dress Ornament, Germany, 16th century (cameo); 17th century (mount). Creator: Unknown
Dress Ornament, Germany, 16th century (cameo); 17th century (mount)

Treasures of the Sea, c. 1870 / 75. Creator: Hans Makart
Treasures of the Sea, c. 1870/75

Virgin and Child, 1490 / 96. Creator: Ercole de Roberti
Virgin and Child, 1490/96

Portrait of Fridrich Rorbach, 1532. Creator: Conrad Faber von Creuznach
Portrait of Fridrich Rorbach, 1532

Crown, Probably for a Statue of the Christ Child, Spain, c. 1600-c. 1650

Isabella of Bourbon, Wife of Philip IV of Spain, c. 1632

Portrait of a Young Lady, c. 1620. Creator: Paulus Moreelse
Portrait of a Young Lady, c. 1620

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"Pearls: Timeless Elegance and Royal Splendor" Pearls, the epitome of timeless elegance, have adorned the necks and wrists of queens throughout history. From Elizabeth I to Queen Elizabeth II, these lustrous gems have been a symbol of power, beauty, and regal grace. In portraits like "The Armada Portrait" and "Elizabeth I, " we see the majestic Queen Elizabeth I bedecked in pearls. These precious jewels were not only a fashion statement but also a representation of her wealth and authority. The intricate details captured by artists like George Gower showcase the opulence associated with pearls during that era. Centuries later, another queen would continue this tradition. Queen Elizabeth II has often been seen wearing pearl jewelry on various occasions. In photographs such as "Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, " we witness her effortless style combined with the understated sophistication that pearls bring. But it's not just royalty who appreciate these treasures from the sea; they captivate artists too. Johannes Vermeer immortalized them in his masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring. " The enigmatic gaze of this young girl adorned with a single pearl earring continues to mesmerize art enthusiasts worldwide. Beyond their association with monarchs and masterpieces, pearls hold sentimental value for many individuals. Whether it be an oyster shell housing an artificial pearl or cherished heirlooms passed down through generations like those worn by HM Queen Mary or Princess Elizabeth (later Queen), each pearl carries its own story. As we admire these gleaming orbs delicately strung together into necklaces or adorning royal crowns and scepters, let us remember that beyond their aesthetic appeal lies symbolism - purity, wisdom, femininity - qualities that transcend time itself. So next time you catch sight of a luminous pearl glistening under soft light or feel its smooth surface against your skin, remember its connection to powerful women who have left an indelible mark on history.