Pearl Collection

Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588. Artist: George Gower
Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588. Version of the Armada portrait attributed to George Gower. The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603

HRH Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). She is wearing the George IV State Diadem or Diamond Diadem. Date: circa 1954

HRH Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). She is wearing the George IV State Diadem or Diamond Diadem. Date: circa 1954

Gabrielle Coco Chanel
A camera study of Gabrielle Bonheur, Coco Chanel (1883 -1971). Date: 1929

Map / Asia / China 1864
CANTON and the PEARL RIVER, including HONG KONG, MACAO, TAIPING, WHAMPOA and other historical locations Date: 1864

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Bowl of pearls cultured from silver-lipped pearl oysters
Bowl of pearls cultured from silver-lipped pearl oysters, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Queen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585, (1896). Artist: Nicholas Hilliard
Queen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585, (1896). Portrait of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) with an ermine, used to make fur garments for royalty

HM Queen Mary (of Teck) - Queen of King George V
HM Queen Mary (of Teck) (1867-1953) - Queen of King George V - superb photographic portrait. Date: 1911

The attack carrier USS Coral Sea enters Pearl Harbour
September 1960

Bus embedded in house, Blackstock Road, London
Bus embedded in the front of a house in Blackstock Road, London NW4, on 13 January 1974. The car in the foreground was shunted through a garden wall after being struck by the bus

ELIZABETH TALBOT (c1527-1608). Known as Bess of Hardwick. Countess of Shrewsbury. Oil on canvas, 17th century, by an unknown artist after a portrait of c1590

Pearly King & Queen 1920
A Pearl King and Queen with a seaside studio backdrop behind them

Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, 28th September 1952. Artist: Lisa Sheridan
Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, 28th September 1952

Dubrovnik. Map of the city before the earthquake of 1667. Croatia

Proposed mode of laying out for building purposes the Sharrow and Kenwood Park Estates near Sheffield belonging to
By Parkin and Bacon.Includes the proposed Kenwood Road and the proposed Montgomery Road. Also shown is the toll bar on the road from Bakewell [Ecclesall Road].Scale 4 chains

REYNOLDS: CLEOPATRA. Kitty Fisher as Cleopatra dissolving the Pearl. Oil on canvas, 1759, by Sir Joshua Reynolds

1940s hairstyle
An elegant woman with an elaborate 1940s hairstyle decorated with pearls. circa 1940s

FILM: THE PERILS OF PAULINE serial film poster, 1914

Moroccan Harem - three women of the Harem seated on a fine carpet with a young child and surrounded with lush plants and octagonal Mother-of-pearl inlaid table and comfortable cushions

Oyster Shell With artificial pearl
FEU-462 Oyster Shell With artificial pearl Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Shell Fountain / Costume
Tunic dress by Paquin: draped tango skirt with front split & train, translucent flared tunic & pearl adorned corsage, toque / turban with feather trim

Princess Elizabeth, later Queen, c1547, (1902). Portrait of the future Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) aged 14, before she was expected to be queen

Turkish Lady on a settee smoking
A Turkish lady reclining quizzically on an Ottoman settee, smoking a narghile pipe, whilst drinking coffee

Kashmir Shawl Dress 1810
Red evening shawl dress created from a Kashmir shawl has short puffed sleeves & is worn over a habit shirt. She carries a green shawl & wears a pearl bandeau in her hair. Date: 1810

Costume design by Bergere Oscar Perrault
Costume design or fashion illustration for Bergere Oscar Perrault for a girl in lilac gown with pearl detail and feather fan, 1920s 1920s

Poster advertising trips to Uganda, Pearl of Africa, depicting four springbok. 20th century

Diana, Princess of Wales - St. Columb, Cornwall
A portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997) visiting St. Columb, Cornwall

Catherine of Braganza
CATHERINE OF BRAGANZA Queen of Charles II Her seal and signature are also shown here

The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood)
8617890 Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood) by Anonymous; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; Photo © Fine Art Images

Portrait of Lucrezia de Medici (or Lucrezia di Cosimo de Medici or Lucrece de Medici
LRI4624068 Portrait of Lucrezia de Medici (or Lucrezia di Cosimo de Medici or Lucrece de Medici) (1545-1561) Painting by Allori Angelo di Cosimo dit Bronzino (1503-1572)

Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, c1600, (1942). Creator: Paulus van Somer
Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, c1600, (1942). Portrait of author, playwright and poet Mary Sidney Herbert (1561-1621)

Girl with a Pearl Earring, c1665. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Girl with a Pearl Earring, c1665. The girls headdress has an exotic effect. Turbans were a popular fashionable accessory in Europe as early as the 15th century

Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Engraving. Colored
Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Queen of Spain and Empress of Germany. Engraving after a painting of Titian, by Al Dauvergne. The Artistic Illustration, 1902. Colored

The Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia

Diana, Princess of Wales in St Columb, Cornwall
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997), chatting to a member of the 650th anniversary Pageant cast during a visit to St Columb, Cornwall

Japanese Pearl Divers Date: circa 1930s

Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, second wife to Henry VIII 1501-1536. Depicted as she appeared in France with Mary Tudor. She wears a gable hood chaperon with hanging tail, low-cut bodice

Advert for Frank Hyams Ltd, diamonds jewellery 1911
Selection of womens diamond jewellery. Date: 1911

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

Fabulous Feather Headdress - 1920s Fashion. Date: 1920s

Alexandra (1844-1925), Queen Consort of King Edward VII of Great Britain, c1890
Alexandra (1844-1925), Queen Consort of King Edward VII of Great Britain, when Princess of Wales, c1890. The daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark, Alexandra married Edward

Countess of Cromer
Lady Cromer, formerly Lady Ruby Elliott, daughter of the fourth Earl of Minto. She married the Earl of Cromer (when he was Viscount Errington) in 1908 and had two daughters

Gertie Millar - English stage actress and singer
Gertie Millar (1879-1952) - English stage actress and singer, married 2nd Earl of Dudley in 1924, becoming the Countess of Dudley. Date: circa 1908

Pearl fishing in the Persian Gulf
The Pearl Fishery in the Persian Gulf. Sidi-Arab diver with pince-nez. The Mosquito Fleet at anchor. The divers at work below. Apparatus used by the divers. Date: 1881

Easter Egg decorated with beads, folklore, traditional Hungarian

FILM STILL: FORD & POWERS. Harrison Ford and Lucille Powers in a scene from a silent film

The Dolly Sisters and Pearl White, location unknown, 1920s 1920s

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"Pearl: A Symbol of Royalty, Elegance, and Resilience" Pearls have long been associated with royalty and elegance throughout history. From the regal portraits of Queen Elizabeth I by George Gower to the graceful presence of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, pearls have adorned the necks of queens and empresses. Intricately crafted pearl jewelry has always been a favorite choice for powerful women like Gabrielle Coco Chanel, who understood their timeless allure. Just as Queen Elizabeth I's Ermine Portrait captured her majesty in 1585, pearls continue to exude sophistication and grace today. However they can not limited to royal courts alone. They also hold significance in historical events such as the attack on Pearl Harbor when the USS Coral Sea entered its waters during World War II. This event marked a turning point in history but also reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction, beauty can still be found. Beyond monarchs and military conflicts, pearls have touched the lives of remarkable individuals like Bess of Hardwick (Elizabeth Talbot), Countess of Shrewsbury. Known for her resilience and strength during challenging times, she too appreciated the beauty that pearls brought into her life. Pearls transcend traditional boundaries; they can be found not only in natural oyster shells but also created artificially with equal splendor. Their lustrous glow symbolizes purity while adding an exquisite touch to any ensemble or piece of art. Even unexpected encounters with pearls leave lasting impressions - just imagine stumbling upon a bus embedded within a house on Blackstock Road in London. Such extraordinary moments remind us that beauty can emerge from even the most unconventional circumstances. The tradition continues through Pearly Kings & Queens who proudly display their intricate pearl-adorned outfits since 1920. These community leaders embody unity while celebrating heritage through their unique style choices. Finally, we cannot forget how Queen Elizabeth II herself embraced pearls at Balmoral in 1952, radiating grace and poise.