Pearls Collection (page 57)

Tom Thumb entertaining the King and Queen 1864. The Classic Fairy Tales by Iona and Peter Opie, page 45. In addition to folk tale, Tom Thumb figures in Henry Fieldings The Tragedy of Tragedies

The Grand Duchess Cyril in America. The Grand Duchess Cyril Vladimirovitch, whose husband recently proclaimed himself Emperor of Russia, has arrived in America. The Grand Duchess Cyril

Wealthy American sisters who are engaged to Austrian Archdukes. The Misses Brookow of New York, who according to a Vienna newspaper are betrothed respectively to the ex - Archdukes Theodore Salvator

Illness of a Queen. Dowager Queen Louise of Denmark is lying seriously ill with pneumonia 14 October 1924

Famous Italian beauty for Latvia. The Baroness Lilian Macchioro Vivalba, who is accompanying her husband, Marquis, just appointed Italian Ambassador in Riga. 21 August 1922

Mme Rostand, President of the Paris anti - shingle club. 4 April 1925

The Baroness Bleichroeder 27 January 1925

The Crown Princess of Sweden. April 1929

The reported Mountbatten jewel robbery. Jewellery belonging to Mrs Js Cosden and Lady Mountbatten was reported stolen from the Sands Point home of Js Cosden

Grand Duchess Cyril and crossword puzzle. The Grand Duchess Cyril of Russia asked for a sample puzzle as she landed in New York

The Queen of Spain. A new photograph of HM Queen Victoria Eugenia of Spain. 31 December 1924

A new study of First Lady of America Mrs Calvin Coolidge, wife of the American President. 11 February 1925

Miss Irene Russell ( Actress ) 19 February 1923

British woman delegate to advertising convention. One of the two women delegates to represent Liverpool at the International Advertising Convention is Miss A Coury, the sister of Captain Coury

Portrait of Ex Kaisers only daughter, the Duchess of Brunswick ( Formely Princess Victoria Luise of Prussia )

Woman - unidentified

Pearl Cultivation 6 May 1921

Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) queen of Egypt, last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, dissolving pearls in wine. Illustration by Frederick Augustus Sandys (1832-1904)

La Richesse c1640. Oil on canvas. Allegorical painting by Simon Vouet (1590-1649) French Baroque painter. Winged figure with two putti, one of them offering her pearls, silver and gold

Miniature portrait of Jane Small (or Marguerite Pembertonja) on vellum, enclosed in a pendant with three baroque pearls, c1540

Mamie Eisenhower At West Point
West Point, New York: c. 1956. Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower shields her eyes as she watches ceremonies at the U.S. Military Academy

Geraldine Farrar Listening
United States: c. 1916. Geraldine Farrar, opera singer and actress and diva, listens to a recording on her Victrola

Society Women At The Beach
Palm Beach, Florida: January 31, 1926. A New York society matron and her daughter practice relaxing on a Florida beach

The Dolly Sisters
New York, New York: 1922. The Dolly Sisters, Roszika and Yansci, wearing costumes made of pearls

Peaches Browning In Chicago
Chicago, Illinois: April 7, 1927. Peaches Browning, the 16 year old wife of the New York millionaire arrived in Chicago today on the Twentieth Century Limited for a two week dancing engagement in a

Four fresh water pearls, close up

Four white marine-cultured pearls, close up

Half of black-lipped pearl oyster next to black pearl, close up

Overhead view of a plate of Streidia, oysters, first farmed by the ancient Greeks, served with shallot, red-wine vinegar and parsley sauce

Queen Mother arriving for Remembrance Service
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother arriving for a Service of Remembrance at St Margarets Church, Westminster, on 10 November 1983

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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.