Pearls Collection (page 9)

The International Exhibition: emerald and diamond brooch exhibited by Mr. Harry Emanuel, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: emerald and diamond brooch exhibited by Mr. Harry Emanuel, 1862....a brooch formed of a very large emerald

Princess Dagmar (later Empress Mariia Feodorovna) head-and-shoulders... between 1870 and 80. Creator: Unknown
Princess Dagmar (later Empress Maria Feodorovna) head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1870 and 1880

Princess Dagmar (later Empress Maria Feodorovna) head-and-shoulders... between 1860 and 70. Creator: Unknown
Princess Dagmar (later Empress Maria Feodorovna) head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1860 and 1870

The Kings Orb from the Crown Jewels of England, 1919 (colour litho)
2629935 The Kings Orb from the Crown Jewels of England, 1919 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; English, out of copyright

The Gresley Jewel, with miniature portraits of Sir Thomas Gresley
SC14569 The Gresley Jewel, with miniature portraits of Sir Thomas Gresley and his bride Catherine Walsingham (see also 14568) (mixed media) by Hilliard

Ekaterina Protopopova (b / w photo)
BCC465263 Ekaterina Protopopova (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ekaterina Protopopova)

The Queens Orb from the Crown Jewels of England, 1919 (colour litho)
2629934 The Queens Orb from the Crown Jewels of England, 1919 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; English, out of copyright

Mandy Rice Davies, pictured in 1986. Marilyn Davies, known as Mandy Rice-Davies (21 October 1944 - 18 December 2014), was a Welsh model

Theresa May, Conservative Candidate from Lanchester, North West Durham. England. Pictured taken 14th March 1992 Theresa May has been officially confirmed as Prime Minister of England

Theresa May, Conservative Candidate from Lanchester, North West Durham, England, Pictured taken 14th March 1992. Theresa May was Conservative candidate fighting to be North West Durham MP in the 1992

Her Most Excellent Majesty Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain, 1762. Creator: Thomas Frye
Her Most Excellent Majesty Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain, 1762

The Lord Mayors Sword of State and Pearl Sword, 1916
The Lord Mayors Sword of State and Pearl Sword. The State sword originates from the mid-seventeenth century. The Pearl Sword was used according to legend

Lady in the room
Martin Lee

2 Drops
Sugeng Sutanto

Beyond the Visible
Juliana Nan

Still life with roses and candle
Andrey Morozov

There's a girl out there with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair
Ruslan Bolgov

Tiny Pearls
Treechild

Angela
Brennan Finighan - EFIAP FAPS

Poppies and Pearls
Angeles M. Pomata

Lady with a cigarette
Martin Lee

失落的贵族
Cai mimg(蔡宁）

Dana
Eleonora Fridman

Windy
Ohad Falik

Blowball
Patrick Aurednik

Margarita
Eleonora Fridman

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Shihya Kowatari

Caesar in little treasure island (litho)
976588 Caesar in little treasure island (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caesar in little treasure island)

Head of a Young Woman, early 1730s (oil on canvas)
XOS5884720 Head of a Young Woman, early 1730s (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 47x40 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Francois Boucher)

Portrait of Jodhabai, Chief Queen to Emperor Akbar (1542-1605)
DND184168 Portrait of Jodhabai, Chief Queen to Emperor Akbar (1542-1605) by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Arjumand Banu Begum (d.1631) Mumtaz-i Mahal
DND184171 Portrait of Arjumand Banu Begum (d.1631) Mumtaz-i Mahal by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Taj Mahal mausoleum built for her tomb;); Dinodia

Portrait of Arjumand Banu Begum (d.1631) Mumtaz-i Mahal and the Taj Mahal
DND184173 Portrait of Arjumand Banu Begum (d.1631) Mumtaz-i Mahal and the Taj Mahal, built to house her tomb by her husband Shah Jahan (1592-1666) (gouache and w/c on paper) (see 184169)

Portrait of Arjumand Banu Begum (d.1631) Mumtaz-i Mahal
DND184172 Portrait of Arjumand Banu Begum (d.1631) Mumtaz-i Mahal by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mumtaz Mahal is official title of Queen; Taj Mahal mausoleum built for her tomb;)

Idealised Portrait of a Lady (Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci as Nymph), c.1480-85 (tempera and oil on panel)
7441886 Idealised Portrait of a Lady (Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci as Nymph), c.1480-85 (tempera and oil on panel) by Botticelli

Trapped
Heidi Westum

Perles Nocturnes
David Senechal Photographie (polydactyle)

Abstract
Darius Grigaliunas

Alternatives
Natalia

serial no. 080984
Vladimir Katiev

Oyster B&w
Pictufy Studio III

Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) queen of Egypt, last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, dissolving pearls in wine
531231 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)

Portrait of Gabrielle Coco Chanel, 1929 (b / w photo)
ALI351599 Portrait of Gabrielle Coco Chanel, 1929 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duchess of Vendome, Princess Henriette of Belgium (1870-1948), President of the War Refugees Committee. Date: circa 1910s

Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and Prince Consort
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and the Prince Consort, Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. circa 1900s

Silver-tissue dress, 1660s (silk, lace & silver metal thread)
FMB329165 Silver-tissue dress, 1660s (silk, lace & silver metal thread) by English School, (17th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; Lent by the Vaughan Family Trust; English

Queen Mary, consort of King George V, in Coronation robes, 1911 (b / w photo)
3104134 Queen Mary, consort of King George V, in Coronation robes, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary (1867-1952)

Victorian Girl with a Pink Bow in Her Hair, 1908 (silver print photograph)
2622089 Victorian Girl with a Pink Bow in Her Hair, 1908 (silver print photograph) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.