Pearls Collection (page 10)

A Queen Victoria lookalike DJ-ing outside the Royal Albert Hall 9th March 1987

Business woman Helena Rubinstein seen here at the Dorchester Hotel, London, with couturier and dressmaker to the Queen, Hardy Amies. Rubinstein was at a lunch given by her niece Maxla in her honour

The Queen during a visit to Coventry which took in a tour of Walsgrave Hospital where she officially opened the newly finished building

Ann Margret Olsson, film actress & singer, pictured at the May Fair Hotel in London, 6th November 1963. Ann Margret is in town for the London premiere of her latest film Bye Bye Birdie

Saber with Scabbard... 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Saber with Scabbard, grip, Indian; guard, scabbard, and decoration on blade, Turkish; blade, Iranian, grip, 18th or 19th century; guard and scabbard, 19th century; blade, dated A.H. 1099/A.D

Anne of Austria, 1660. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Anne of Austria, 1660

Madonna and Child, ca. 1480. Creator: Carlo Crivelli
Madonna and Child, ca. 1480

Ellen Maurice (1578-1626), 1597. Creator: Marcus Gheeraerts, the Younger
Ellen Maurice (1578-1626), 1597

Portrait of a Woman, 1642. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Portrait of a Woman, 1642

Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Creator: Jean-Francois Ribault
Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Marie Louise, Archiduchesse d Autriche, Imperatrice des Francais, Reine d Italie

Marie Louise... Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). ADD info from plate 74 Creator
Marie Louise Archiduchesse d Autriche Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). Portrait of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847), Archduchess of Austria, Empress of the French

Portrait of Countess Sofia Kisseleff (1801-1875), nee Potocka, 1834. Creator: Stieler
Portrait of Countess Sofia Kisseleff (1801-1875), nee Potocka, 1834. Private Collection

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth (Later Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) and their daughter, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II). Date: 1935

The Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Creator: Eugene Burnand
The Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Parable of the Pearl (also the Pearl of Great Price) Matthew 13:45-46 illustrates the value of the Kingdom of Heaven

Portrait of a woman, possibly Isabella I of Castile, late 15th-early 16th century, (1930). Painting previously believed to have been of Mary Tudor

Portrait of a Lady in Red, 1460-1470, (1934). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Lady in Red, 1460-1470, (1934). Portrait of an unknown woman in an embroidered cap decorated with pearls. Her high forehead, achieved by shaving or plucking

Temptation by Stanislas Martougen (1873-?)
Temptation (L Appat, Allurement, El Cebo, L Esca) by Stanislas Martougen (1873-?) Date: circa 1910s

Margaret Tudor. Queen of Scotland, c1525, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: John Cochran
Margaret Tudor. Queen of Scotland, c1525, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Marie d Assigny, Madame de Canaples (1502-1558, wife of Jean de Crequy), dressed as Margaret Tudor (1489-1541)

The Ampulla (or Golden Eagle) and the Spoon, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Ampulla (or Golden Eagle) and the Spoon, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Kristina of Holstein-Gottorp, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)
3087338 Kristina of Holstein-Gottorp, c.1610 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 117 x 90 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Portrait of a Woman, 1680 (oil on canvas)
3086995 Portrait of a Woman, 1680 (oil on canvas) by Maes, Nicolaes (1634-93); 60x48.5 cm; Hallwyl Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Princess Alexandra of Denmark, late 19th century. Artist: W&D Downey
Princess Alexandra of Denmark, late 19th century. Portrait of Alexandra (1844-1925), later Queen Alexandra, and the Queen Consort of King Edward VII

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Sevigné-gold open filigree-work set with pearls, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Sevigne [brooch] of gold open filigree scrolls, set with pearls. Spanish work, seventeenth century. Rev. J. Beck'

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Largest known pearl, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'A very large pearl, straight-sided, widening towards the lower part, which has a dark opalised tint

The pearl mussel of Scotland, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The pearl mussel of Scotland, 1864. 'The pearl, one of the most beautiful of our gems, is found in a species of shell fish, which is a variety of the mussel, not an oyster

Princess Charlotte Amalie, Daughter of Frederik IV, 1740. Creator: Andreas Møller
Princess Charlotte Amalie, Daughter of Frederik IV, 1740

Kundey Ras, the Guicowar of Goojerat, and his Daughter - from a photograph, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Kundey Ras, the Guicowar of Goojerat, and his Daughter - from a photograph, 1857. Kundey Ras [Khanderao II Gaekwad] has a pleasing

Juliane Marie, Frederik V's second queen, 1721-1769. Creator: Peter Wichmann
Juliane Marie, Frederik V's second queen, 1721-1769

Helen Brice, 1895. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Helen Brice, 1895. Half length portrait, standing, facing right

Phoebe Apperson Hearst, c1895. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Phoebe Apperson Hearst, c1895. Half length portrait, facing right

Black South Sea Pearls, Fakarawa, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

Vietnam, Halong Bay, floating cultured pearl farm, oyster with seed

Peul man at a gerewol festival
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Still-life. Balls in a glass
Refat

Ma Jolie Française
Luc Stalmans

Portrait of Cara
Kieran O Mahony AIPF

Pearly Lupine
SONY DSC. Joshua Raif

Pearly Flower
Treechild

Unspoken Words
Juliana Nan

Christmas ornament!
marinastudio

Shelter Pets project - Mia
Mia, and her seven sidlings, were abandoned on a county road in El Dorado, Arkansas. Their mom was no where to be found, and they were not old enough to survive without her

Bubblegum Girl
Pictufy Studio II

Oysters & Pearls No 04
Pictufy Studio III

Oysters & Pearls No 02
Pictufy Studio III

Oyster & Pearls No 01
Pictufy Studio III

Without Form, Without Limit
Juliana Nan

Without Form, Without LimitII
Juliana Nan

Will We Be Enough
Juliana Nan

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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.