Pearls Collection (page 17)

Portrait of a Young Lady, c. 1620. Creator: Paulus Moreelse
Portrait of a Young Lady, c. 1620

Portrait of Elizabeth Cromwell, Daughter of Oliver Cromwell, c. 1650. Creator: Paul Prieur
Portrait of Elizabeth Cromwell, Daughter of Oliver Cromwell, c.1650

Mrs. Freeman Flower, 1747. Creator: Joseph Highmore
Mrs. Freeman Flower, 1747

Diana and Endymion, 1690 / 95. Creator: Johann Michael Rottmayr
Diana and Endymion, 1690/95

Lady at Her Toilette, late 1740s. Creator: Pietro Longhi
Lady at Her Toilette, late 1740s

Venus and Cupid, c. 1570. Creator: Luca Cambiaso
Venus and Cupid, c. 1570

Virgin and Child, c. 1520. Creator: Jan Gossaert
Virgin and Child, c. 1520

Venus and Cupid at the Forge of Vulcan, 1690 / 95. Creator: Johann Michael Rottmayr
Venus and Cupid at the Forge of Vulcan, 1690/95

Empress of Russia, 1860-69. Creator: Emile Desmaisons
Empress of Russia, 1860-69. [Portrait of Maria Alexandrovna, hand coloured photograph of a painting by Franz Xaver Winterhalter]. Albumen print

Pendant Shaped as a Horseman, Austria, c. 1860 / 70, second half of the 19th century
Pendant Shaped as a Horseman, Austria, c. 1860/70, second half of the 19th century

Portrait of a Young Girl, 1633 / 35. Creator: Pieter Dubordieu
Portrait of a Young Girl, 1633/35. Attributed to Pieter Dubordieu

Portrait of a Court Lady, 1560 / 70. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Court Lady, 1560/70. Follower of Antonis Mor

Saint Augustine, 1477 / 85. Creator: Bartolome Bermejo
Saint Augustine, 1477/85

Portrait of a Lady, 1565 / 70. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Fasolo
Portrait of a Lady, 1565/70. Attributed to Giovanni Antonio Fasolo

Queen Margaret of Spain, c. 1610. Creator: Andres Lopez Polanco
Queen Margaret of Spain, c. 1610

Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668

Brooch, France, Early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Brooch, France, Early 19th century

Fifteen Links Mounted as a Necklace, Italy, c. 1550-c. 1600. Creator: Unknown
Fifteen Links Mounted as a Necklace, Italy, c. 1550-c. 1600

Cameo of Venus and Cupid, Probably a Hat Badge Mounted as a Pendant, Northern Italy, c. 1500-c. 1550 (cameo and frame); c. 1575-c. 1600 (pendant)

Earrings, Sicilia, c. 1675-c. 1725. Creator: Unknown
Earrings, Sicilia, c. 1675-c. 1725

Pendant with Intaglio Portrait of Anna of Austria in Enameled Frame, France, 19th century (?)

Pendant Shaped as a Dove, France, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Pendant Shaped as a Dove, France, 17th century

Virgin and Child, 1460 / 65. Creator: Workshop of Rogier van der Weyden
Virgin and Child, 1460/65

The Toilet of Venus, 1783. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
The Toilet of Venus, 1783

Anne Thackeray Ritchie, May 1870. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Anne Thackeray Ritchie, May 1870. A black-and-white print of a 19th-century woman in a frilly dress, staring to the right in a pensive manner. She wears three pearl necklaces and holds flowers

Mrs. Thackeray Ritchie, 1870, printed c. 1893. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Mrs. Thackeray Ritchie, 1870, printed c. 1893. A work made of photogravure, plate 21 from the album " Lord Tennyson and his friends" (1893); edition 138/140

Portrait of Joanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany, ca. 1707

Julia Jackson, c. 1867. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Julia Jackson, c. 1867. A work made of albumen print

Ring owned by Ginger Smock, late 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A white gold ring with two pearl settings owned by African-American musician Ginger Smock (1920-1995). The shank of the ring is smooth

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Detail from a portrait of Anne Boleyn (1504-36) c. 1533 (oil on canvas)
MFI123681 Detail from a portrait of Anne Boleyn (1504-36) c.1533 (oil on canvas) by English School, (16th century); Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey

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Necklace (natural coloured pearls, diamonds & gold)
1762602 Necklace (natural coloured pearls, diamonds & gold) by European School; length: 43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Comprising four strands of eighty-one, seventy-six)

Portrait of a lady (oil on canvas)
2629052 Portrait of a lady (oil on canvas) by Gascars, Henri (1635-1701); 95.9x129.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: seated three-quarter length, in a white and gold down with a blue robe)

Portrait of a Lady, said to be Laura Mancini, Duchesse de Mercoeur, bust length
1128009 Portrait of a Lady, said to be Laura Mancini, Duchesse de Mercoeur, bust length, in a red dress, with a pearl necklace and earrings (oil on canvas) by Elle

Portrait of Ortensia Mancini (oil on canvas)
1109126 Portrait of Ortensia Mancini (oil on canvas) by Voet, Jacob Ferdinand (1639-1700); 73.6x56.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hortense Mancini)

Portrait of Frances, Duchess of Richmond (1647-1702) (oil on canvas)
CH140994 Portrait of Frances, Duchess of Richmond (1647-1702) (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (studio of); 127.1x103.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Aga Muhammad Khan Qajar, c. 1820 (oil on canvas)
CH332499 Aga Muhammad Khan Qajar, c.1820 (oil on canvas) by Persian School, (19th century); 167.7x105.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Jewish Bride (oil on canvas)
CH402288 A Jewish Bride (oil on canvas) by Kaufmann (Kaufman) Isidor (1853-1921); 34.3x28.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Maria de Medici (oil on copper) (see also 421592)
CH421593 Maria de Medici (oil on copper) (see also 421592) by Pourbus, Frans II (1569-1622); 7x5.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a lady (oil on panel)
3245554 Portrait of a lady (oil on panel) by Catena, Vincenzo di Biagio (c.1470-1531); 58.4x45.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: bust-length in profile)

Princess Zinaida Aleksandrovna Belosel skaia-Belozerskaia, 1808 (w / c on ivory)
711014 Princess Zinaida Aleksandrovna Belosel skaia-Belozerskaia, 1808 (w/c on ivory) by Stroehling, Peter Eduard (1768-1826); height: 8.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mancini Pearls, earrings given by Louis XIV to Marie Mancini, c
489766 Mancini Pearls, earrings given by Louis XIV to Marie Mancini, c.mid-17th century (pearls & diamonds) (see also 5782) by European School

Portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria (oil on canvas)
477021 Portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (circle of); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Allegory of Vanity (painting on wood)
3433459 Allegory of Vanity (painting on wood) by Caroselli, Angelo (1585-1652); 55x68 cm; Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Unfaithfulness, c. 1575 (oil on canvas)
3700769 Unfaithfulness, c.1575 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 189.9 A-- 189.9 cm; National Gallery, London

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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.