Gold Chain Collection

Miss Elizabeth Hoare (later Mrs J. Rawson Walker)
Artist: Barber, Thomas (attributed to) - Title: Miss Elizabeth Hoare (later Mrs J. Rawson Walker) - Date: 1826 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 74.9 x 62.2

Portrait of a Two-Year Old Girl, 1636 (oil on panel)
3087026 Portrait of a Two-Year Old Girl, 1636 (oil on panel) by Loenen, Johan Cornelisz van (fl.1620-27); 56x45 cm; Hallwyl Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Unknown woman possibly German princess, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Unknown woman possibly German princess, c16th century

Sofia, 1547-1611, Princess of Sweden Duchess of Saxony-Lau, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Sofia, 1547-1611, Princess of Sweden Duchess of Saxony-Lau, c16th century

Unknown German princely couple, from c.1580 until 1600. Creator: Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Unknown German princely couple, from c.1580 until 1600

Portrait of an Old Man, c16th century. Creator: Orlando Fiacco
Portrait of an Old Man, c16th century

Peder Winstrup, 1605-1679, c17th century. Creator: Jonas Ahlgren
Peder Winstrup, 1605-1679, c17th century

Portrait of the artist's wife Sofia Dorotea Sandberg née Kökeritz, c1820. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg
Portrait of the artist's wife Sofia Dorotea Sandberg nee Kokeritz, c1820

Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman, 1622. Creators: Cornelis van de Voort, Pieter Miereveld
Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman, 1622

Georg Achaz Heher, 1601-1667, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Georg Achaz Heher, 1601-1667, c17th century

Henrik Fleming, 1584-1650. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Henrik Fleming, 1584-1650, Unknown date

Mrs Th Petersen, née Roepstorff, 1833. Creator: Christen Kobke
Mrs Th Petersen, nee Roepstorff, 1833

Vanitas Allegory, mid-17th century. Creator: Willem de Poorter
Vanitas Allegory, mid-17th century. A woman at her dressing table flinches at a skeleton holding up a mirror to her - a reminder of mortality

Johann Ernst Pistorius, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Ernst Pistorius, c17th century

Jacob Lampadius, 1593-1649, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Jacob Lampadius, 1593-1649, c17th century

Portrait of count Jacob de la Gardie, 1606. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of count Jacob de la Gardie, 1606

Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century

Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century

Johan II, 1458-1521, Duke of Cleve, c15th century. Creator: Anon
Johan II, 1458-1521, Duke of Cleve, c15th century

Johan Michael Fant, 1735-1813, 1780. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Johan Michael Fant, 1735-1813, 1780

Cecilia Renata, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Poland, c.1640. Creator: Peter Danckerts de Rij
Cecilia Renata (1611-1644), Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Poland, c.1640

Portrait of Lysbeth van Duvenvoorde, c.1430. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Lysbeth van Duvenvoorde, c.1430

Erik I, 1382-1459, Duke of Pomerania, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, c15th century. Creator: Anon
Erik I, 1382-1459, Duke of Pomerania, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, c15th century

Elizabeth, 1549-1597, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Mecklenburg, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Elizabeth, 1549-1597, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Mecklenburg, c16th century

Portrait of Jan Cornelisz Meppel, Lieutenant-Admiral of Holland and West-Friesland, 1661. Creator: Jan Albertsz. Rotius
Portrait of Jan Cornelisz Meppel, Lieutenant-Admiral of Holland and West-Friesland, 1661

Portrait of Maria Cornelisdr van Esch, 1632. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Maria Cornelisdr van Esch, 1632

Portrait of a Woman, probably Maria Schuurman (1575-1621), c.1599-c.1600. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman, probably Maria Schuurman (1575-1621), c.1599-c.1600

Portrait of a Man, c.1610-c.1620. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, c.1610-c.1620

Portrait of Jochem Hendricksz Swartenhont (1566-1627), 1627. Creator: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy
Portrait of Jochem Hendricksz Swartenhont (1566-1627), 1627

Portrait of Léontine Fay, wife Volnys (1811-1876), actress, between 1811 and 1876. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Leontine Fay, wife Volnys (1811-1876), actress, between 1811 and 1876

Midge Ure, Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael in the audience during the opening of the Live Aid Concert at Wembley Stadium. 13th July 1985

George Michael in the audience during the opening of the Live Aid Concert at Wembley Stadium. 13th July 1985

Picture No. 12020224
Kiang / Tibetan Wild Ass wearing sun glasses and gold chains. Digital manipulation Date:

Portrait of the Elector John Frederic the Magnanimous of Saxony (1503-1554), 1533. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Portrait of the Elector John Frederic the Magnanimous of Saxony (1503-1554), 1533

Portrait of King Henry the Sixth, Henry VI of England, born 1421, began reign 1422 and died 1471
6338600 Portrait of King Henry the Sixth, Henry VI of England, born 1421, began reign 1422 and died 1471 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Sixth)

Portrait of King Henry the Fifth, Henry V of England, born 1388, began reign 1413 and died 1422
6338598 Portrait of King Henry the Fifth, Henry V of England, born 1388, began reign 1413 and died 1422 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Fifth)

Portrait of King William I the Conqueror, of England, born 1023, began reign 1066 and died 1087
6339105 Portrait of King William I the Conqueror, of England, born 1023, began reign 1066 and died 1087 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King William I the Conqueror)

Sir William High (1858-1934), 1929 (oil on canvas)
6198685 Sir William High (1858-1934), 1929 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 139.7x107.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Portrait of King Henry the Seventh, Henry VII of England, born 1457, began reign 1485 and died 1509
6338607 Portrait of King Henry the Seventh, Henry VII of England, born 1457, began reign 1485 and died 1509 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Seventh)

Portrait of King Richard the Third, Richard III of England, born 1450, began reign 1483 and died 1485
6338605 Portrait of King Richard the Third, Richard III of England, born 1450, began reign 1483 and died 1485 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Richard the Third)

Portrait of King Edward the Fourth, Edward IV of England, born 1443, began reign 1461 and died 1483
6338601 Portrait of King Edward the Fourth, Edward IV of England, born 1443, began reign 1461 and died 1483 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward the Fourth)

Portrait of King Edward the Sixth, Edward VI of England, born 1537, began reign 1547 and died 1553
6338611 Portrait of King Edward the Sixth, Edward VI of England, born 1537, began reign 1547 and died 1553 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward the Sixth)

Portrait of King Henry the Fourth, Henry IV of England, born 1367, began reign 1399 and died 1413
6338596 Portrait of King Henry the Fourth, Henry IV of England, born 1367, began reign 1399 and died 1413 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Fourth)

Portrait Presumed to Be of Antonio Zantani, 1550 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Portrait Presumed to Be of Antonio Zantani, 1550/60

Portrait of a Woman, 1562. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, 1562

Old Man with a Gold Chain, 1631. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Old Man with a Gold Chain, 1631

A Lady Reading (Saint Mary Magdalene), About 1530. Creator
A Lady Reading (Saint Mary Magdalene), About 1530

Portrait of a Lady, 1550 / 60. Creator: Michele Tosini
Portrait of a Lady, 1550/60

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"Unveiling the Timeless Elegance: The Allure of the Gold Chain" In a world where fashion trends come and go, there is one accessory that has stood the test of time - the gold chain. Its timeless appeal can be traced back through history, from regal portraits to iconic moments. Take a glimpse into Miss Elizabeth Hoare's captivating portrait, painted in 1636. Adorned with a delicate gold chain around her neck, she exudes grace and sophistication beyond her years. This simple yet striking detail adds an air of refinement to her youthful innocence. Fast forward to 1985 when George Michael graced the audience during the opening of Live Aid Concert at Wembley. Amongst his charismatic presence, it was impossible not to notice his choice of jewelry - a bold gold chain that accentuated his magnetic stage persona. But it doesn't end there; even kings have embraced this symbol of power and prestige throughout history. From King Edward II's reign in England during the early 14th century to King Henry VI's tumultuous rule in the late 15th century, their royal portraits depict them wearing intricate gold chains as symbols of their authority. The allure continues with Sir William High's mesmerizing painting from 1929. A distinguished gentleman gazes confidently at us while sporting an impeccably crafted gold chain around his neck. It speaks volumes about his refined taste and social standing during that era. And let us not forget some legendary monarchs who left indelible marks on English history - King Henry VII, Richard III, and Edward IV all wore magnificent gold chains as they ruled over their kingdoms with strength and determination. Through centuries past and present, whether adorning noble figures or capturing hearts on stage or canvas alike –the golden thread remains unbroken. The undeniable charm of a well-crafted gold chain transcends time itself—a testament to its enduring beauty for generations to come.