Pearls Collection (page 22)

The Stolen Glove (engraving)
725857 The Stolen Glove (engraving) by Wright, John William (1802-48) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stolen Glove. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

Mother of Pearl (chromolitho)
735338 Mother of Pearl (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother of Pearl. Liebig card)

Woman in the Crown or Couronne hairdo, 1783
Woman in the Crown or Couronne hairdo, a backcombed hairstyle surmounted by a pouf hat with pleats, pearls and tassels. Tape renverse surmonte d un Pouf a plis ronds avec des perles et 2 Glands dit a

Woman in the Knights Cross Chignon with fichu bonnet
Rear view of a woman in the Knights Cross Chignon with fichu bonnet embroidered with pearls. Chignon en Croix de Chevalier

Woman wearing a huge hat called the Happiness of the Century, Chapeau au Bonheur du Siecle. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from

Woman in a drapery bonnet, Bonnet a la Draperie, with pearls
Woman in a drapery bonnet, Bonnet a la Draperie, with two strings of large pearls and roses. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from

Woman in high hairstyle crowned with an elegant bonnet with pearls, flowers and plumes. Bonnet elegant avec des perles. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle

Woman in hairstyle with flowers, pearls and cap called the Circassian. Coiffure a la Circassienne. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery

Woman in Moorish bonnet with pearls and flowers over upcombed hairstyle with ringlets. Coiffure a la Mauresque. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or

Woman in the Oriental hairstyle with hat decorated with flowers and feathers, tied with a fur band. Coiffure Orientale. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle

Woman in the sleeping dog hairstyle. Coiffure Chien Couchant. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King Louis XVI

Woman in a hedgehog hairdo with feathers and flowers and string of pearls. Coiffure Herisson. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery

Woman in the Asiatic hairstyle, 1770s. Her hair is combed up over a large support pouf and decorated with flowers, pearls, fabric and feathers. Pouf a l Asiatique

Woman in the Flea hairstyle
Woman with her hair combed up over a pouf (support) and decorated with flowers, pearls and a sash, called the Flea. La Pouf a la Puce

Woman in the Junon Frigate hairstyle, 1778
Woman with a model ship riding on waves in her elaborate hair inspired by the Frigate Junon, a famous French naval gunship, 1778. Coiffure la Fregate la Junon

Marie Antoinette in elaborate hairstyle crowned
Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI of France, in elaborate hairstyle crowned with ribbons and pearls, 1770s. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or

Portrait of Mary Thornton (pastel on paper)
470210 Portrait of Mary Thornton (pastel on paper) by Cotes, Francis (1726-70); 59x44 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: Mary Thornton, wife of Edward Gould.); English, out of copyright

Bacchic rite. Priestess with waterlily leaf receiving a string of pearls, and (below) Bacchus seated between two ministers

A Woman with a Dog, c. 1769 (oil on canvas)
3472237 A Woman with a Dog, c.1769 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 81.3 x 65.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Tsarina Alexandra of Russia in her coronation robes (colour litho)
2818747 Tsarina Alexandra of Russia in her coronation robes (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tsarina Alexandra of Russia in her coronation robes)

Mrs Florence H. Musgrave (oil on canvas)
3744139 Mrs Florence H. Musgrave (oil on canvas) by Swynnerton, Annie Louisa (1844-1933); 49.5x40.6 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Mrs. John Winthrop, 1773 (oil on canvas)
3493193 Mrs. John Winthrop, 1773 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 90.2x73 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A young lady with a parrot, c. 1730 (pastel on paper)
2972655 A young lady with a parrot, c.1730 (pastel on paper) by Carriera, Rosalba Giovanna (1675-1757); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Regenstein Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Woman, c. 1450 (tempera and gold on canvas, transferred on wood)
3613969 Portrait of a Woman, c.1450 (tempera and gold on canvas, transferred on wood) by Master of the Castello Nativity, (15th century); 40x27.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Victorian die-cut shape trade card of a crown, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605764 A Victorian die-cut shape trade card of a crown, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Some of the Worlds Famous Diamonds, with Scale of Sizes of Diamonds and Pearls (b / w photo)
3624616 Some of the Worlds Famous Diamonds, with Scale of Sizes of Diamonds and Pearls (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Margaret Halstan as Juliet (b / w photo)
3642571 Margaret Halstan as Juliet (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret Halstan as Juliet)

Karin Mansdotter, c. 1570-9 (oil on canvas)
3588424 Karin Mansdotter, c.1570-9 (oil on canvas) by Swedish School, (16th century); 100x77 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Portrait of a woman framed by a cherub (colour photo)
3091152 Portrait of a woman framed by a cherub (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a woman framed by a cherub)

Mrs Newhouse of New York, an American in London. 1902

Maharaja Bhowsingii of Bhavnagar (Bhavsinhji II, 1875-1919). 1899

Dress in Tootal taffeta. 1936

A Pearl of Beauty by Cecil Beaton in The Sketch, 1930
Mrs. Ronald Armstrong-Jones, photographed by Cecil Beaton in a costume designed by her brother, Oliver Messel. Anne Messel (later Parsons) was previously married to Ronald Armstrong-Jones

Mary II (oil on canvas)
1781584 Mary II (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (studio of); 236x143 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; (add.info)

Frances, Lady Brydges, 1579 (oil on panel)
1766113 Frances, Lady Brydges, 1579 (oil on panel) by Bettes, John, the Younger (c.1530-1615/6); 91.1x68.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Francine J. M. Clark, 1921-22 (oil on canvas)
2632702 Francine J. M. Clark, 1921-22 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 101.9x76.2 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Irish, out of copyright

The Crown of Queen Mary of Modena from the Crown Jewels of England, 1919 (colour litho)
2629940 The Crown of Queen Mary of Modena from the Crown Jewels of England, 1919 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary of Modena)

A St Jamess Beauty. 1783

Lady Irene Cubitt, sportswoman (keen hunter and racegoer), wife of Hon Archibald Cubitt. Date: 1930

Eleanor Souray, English actress
Eleanor Souray (1880-1931), English actress known for her roles in Edwardian musical comedies, pantomime and light opera, later Eleanor Byng, Viscountess Torrington. Date: circa 1900s

The Countess Paul Munster
Countess Paul Munster, wife of Prince Alexander of Munster of Derneberg, formerly Miss Muriel Hay. Date: 1924

Pandora and her box by Sogata
A stylised idea of Pandora opening her box, and in this case finding many jewels. 1930

Princess Pauline von Metternich, 1860 (oil on canvas)
1616697 Princess Pauline von Metternich, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1805-73); (add.info.: Princess Pauline Clementine von Metternich - Winneburg zu Beilstein nee Countess)

West Indian Pearl Fishers
A group of West Indian pearl fishers in boats dive for pearl amidst larger galley ships. West Indians and Westerners group on the land behind to trade for the pearls. Date: 1494

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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.