Pearls Collection (page 4)

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

Mrs. James Dunn, portrait photograph, 1918 Aug. 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. James Dunn, portrait photograph, 1918 Aug. 3

Miss Anna Duncan and sister, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Anna Duncan and sister, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 16. Daughters of Isadora Duncan

Miss S. Dowman, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss S. Dowman, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 30

Mrs. B. Dominick, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. B. Dominick, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 19

Hedvig Sofia, 1623-83, Princess of Brandenburg, 1649. Creator: Unknown
Hedvig Sofia, 1623-83, Princess of Brandenburg, 1649. Additional Info: Portrait of Hedwig Sophie of Brandenburg (1623-1683), wife of William VI, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (1629-1663)

Marie Antoinette, 1755-1793, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of France, 1773. Creator: Joseph Hickel
Marie Antoinette, 1755-1793, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of France, 1773

Marie Antoinette, 1755-1793, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of France, between c.1773 and c.1774. Creator: Joseph Hickel
Marie Antoinette, 1755-1793, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of France, between c.1773 and c.1774

Hedvig Katarina de la Gardie, 1732-1800, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Jakob Bjorck
Hedvig Katarina de la Gardie, 1732-1800, mid-late 18th century

Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, married to Archduke Albrecht of Austria. Creator: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, married to Archduke Albrecht of Austria, Unknown date

Catherine (1638-1705), Duchess of Branganza, Princess of Portugal, Queen of England... 17th century Creator: Peter Lely
Catherine (1638-1705), Duchess of Branganza, Princess of Portugal, Queen of England, married to Charles II of England, 17th century

Lovisa Ulrika, 1720-1782, Princess of Prussia, Queen of Sweden, 1768. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Lovisa Ulrika, 1720-1782, Princess of Prussia, Queen of Sweden, 1768

Christina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Christina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden, Unknown date

Katarina, 1584-1638, Princess of Sweden, Palatine Countess of Zweibrücken, 17th century. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Katarina, 1584-1638, Princess of Sweden, Palatine Countess of Zweibrucken, 17th century

The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Leandro Bassano
The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Note black child waiting on the Egyptian queen who touches her pearl earring

Katarina, 1584-1638, Princess of Sweden, Palatine Countess of Zweibrücken. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Katarina, 1584-1638, Princess of Sweden, Palatine Countess of Zweibrucken, Unknown date

Maria Eleonora (1599-1655), Princess of Brandenburg, Queen of Sweden, married to... 17th century
Maria Eleonora (1599-1655), Princess of Brandenburg, Queen of Sweden, married to Gustav II Adolf of Sweden, as Diana, 17th century

Lovisa Ulrika, 1720-1782, Queen of Sweden, Princess of Prussia, mid-18th century

Portrait of Susanna van Collen, c1626. Creator: Cornelis van Poelenburgh
Portrait of Susanna van Collen, c1626. Susanna van Collen (1606-37) wears the simple, loose garments, gaily-striped silk scarf from Asia

John Adams, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
John Adams, 19th century. This miniature is a section of a steel engraving of John Adams, second president of The United States

Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, Princess of Spain, Archduchess of Austria. Creator: Anon
Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, Princess of Spain, Archduchess of Austria, Unknown date

La Comtesse Sollogoub, 1818. Creator: Giovanni Domenico Bossi
La Comtesse Sollogoub, 1818

Maria Eleonora, 1599-1655, Princess of Brandenburg, Queen of Sweden, married to... 1619. Creator: Unknown
Maria Eleonora, 1599-1655, Princess of Brandenburg, Queen of Sweden, married to King Gustav II Adolf, 1619

Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Signac
Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century

Maria Amalia, 1746-1804, Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Parma, 18th century. Creator: Anon
Maria Amalia, 1746-1804, Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Parma, 18th century

Kristina, i.e. (1573-1625), princess of Holstein-Gottorp, queen of Sweden, married... 17th century Creator: Anon
Kristina, i.e. (1573-1625), princess of Holstein-Gottorp, queen of Sweden, married to Charles IX, King of Sweden, 17th century

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Camilla, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Camilla, 2023. Camilla (born 1947) became Queen consort of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms in September 2022

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Camilla, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Camilla, 2023. Camilla (born 1947) became Queen consort of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms in September 2022

Eye Miniature, Ann Fryer (prob. b. 1768), 1787. Creator: Unknown
Eye Miniature, Ann Fryer (prob. b. 1768), 1787

Portrait of Virginia de Medici (1568-1615), c1590. Creator: Giovanni Maria Butteri
Portrait of Virginia de Medici (1568-1615), c1590. Daughter of Grand Duke Cosimo I of Tuscany. She is dressed in opulent clothes and sumptuous jewelry

Venus and Cupid, early 16th century. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Venus and Cupid, early 16th century

The Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior; The Maharajah of Cashmere, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior; The Maharajah of Cashmere, 1876. It should be observed that the Mahratta potentates of Western India are now valuable allies of the British Government

Venus and Adonis, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Hugues Taraval
Venus and Adonis, mid-late 18th century

Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Signac
Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century

AI Image - Bust of Mary, Queen of Scots, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Bust of Mary, Queen of Scots, 2023. Mary Stuart (1542-1587) was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567

AI Image - Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s, (2023). Mary Stuart (1542-1587) was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567

AI Image - Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, 2000s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, 2000s, (2023). Elizabeth (1926-2022) became Queen of the United Kingdom in 1952. She reigned for over 70 years

Josefina, 1807-1876, Queen of Sweden and Norway, Princess of Leuchtenberg, 1841. Creator: Sophie Adlersparre
Josefina, 1807-1876, Queen of Sweden and Norway, Princess of Leuchtenberg, 1841

Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century

Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Falcon on a Pedestal, Late 19th century

Anna Sofia of Denmark with her sons, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: David von Krafft
Anna Sofia of Denmark with her sons, late 17th-early 18th century. Anna Sofia (1647-1717), princess of Denmark, electress of Saxony, her sons Johann Georg IV, (1668-1697), elector of Saxony

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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.