Pearl Necklace Collection

Georges Hugnet and Kissa Kouprine in Henri d Ursels La Perle (1929)
The Pearl Kissa Kouprine

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)

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

Clothing Misc. 30s fashion, Donna Dillingham. March 1986 P006288

Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother photographed with her grandchildren on her 60th birthday. Prince Charles (left), Princess Anne (right) and Prince Andrew is happily sitting on her knee

A Mediterranean Beauty, (oil on canvas)
1197464 A Mediterranean Beauty, (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); 57.8x44.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) (oil on panel)
BAL5526 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) (oil on panel) by Gheeraerts, Marcus, the Younger (c.1561-1635); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Isabella of Portugal, c. 1450 (oil on panel)
XOS996673 Portrait of Isabella of Portugal, c.1450 (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464) (workshop of); 46x37.1 cm; J

Signed photograph of Marie Lloyd (1870-1922) (b&w photo)
XJF119888 Signed photograph of Marie Lloyd (1870-1922) (b&w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Jewish Bride, c. 1667 (oil on canvas)
XOS1109258 The Jewish Bride, c.1667 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 121.5x155.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Angelica Singleton Van Buren, 1842 (oil on canvas)
8735819 Angelica Singleton Van Buren, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 107.32 x 85.42 cm; White House, Washington D.C

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) (engraving)
ELD4831935 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) (engraving); Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, c.1900 (b/w photo)
947405 Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, c.1900 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augusta Victoria de Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Augustenburg, wife of Wilhelm II)

Portrait of Margarita Gonzaga, c.1603 (oil on canvas)
8724260 Portrait of Margarita Gonzaga, c.1603 (oil on canvas) by Pourbus, Frans II (1569-1622); Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires

Zita, H.R.H. Empress of Austria, Princess of Bourbon and Parma, 1914 (photograph)
954826 Zita, H.R.H. Empress of Austria, Princess of Bourbon and Parma, 1914 (photograph) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, c.1900 (postcard)
2011226 Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, c.1900 (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augusta Victoria de Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Augustenburg, wife of Wilhelm II)

Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668 (oil on panel)
5859336 Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668 (oil on panel) by Netscher, Caspar (1639-84); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Caspar Netscher).

Empress Auguste Viktoria, Pearl Necklace, Book
945565 Empress Auguste Viktoria, Pearl Necklace, Book by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Mrs Justinian Nutt, 1750s (oil on canvas)
7338006 Mrs Justinian Nutt, 1750s (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: British School)

Russian empress alexandra fyodorovna, 1906 (b/w photo)
FAT4940081 Russian empress alexandra fyodorovna, 1906 (b/w photo); Sovfoto/UIG.

Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, published 1914 (b/w photo)
480037 Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, published 1914 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: She is the last German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1858 - 1921), from La Esfera, 1914.).

The Temptation of the Magdalene, c.1616-17 (oil on panel)
5861598 The Temptation of the Magdalene, c.1616-17 (oil on panel) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Jacob Jordaens).

Margaret Draper, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Margaret Draper, 1916. Shows Margaret Draper (1891-1974), daughter of the U.S. Ambassador to Italy, possibly at the time of her marriage to Count Andrea Boncompagni of Italy.

Mahkam
Mehdi Mokhtari

Ethereal 4
Peppe Tambè

Bettina
Anderson Diaz

Incognito III
Retro woman hiding her face with hat. Ildiko Neer

Renske
Carine Belzon

Lady in black
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Ulrika Eleonora d ä, Queen of Sweden, 1682. Creator: Pierre Signac
Ulrika Eleonora d a, Queen of Sweden, 1682

Bust-Length Portrait of a Middle-Aged Woman, 1670s. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Bust-Length Portrait of a Middle-Aged Woman, 1670s

Unknown lady, c1800. Creator: Louis du Guernier
Unknown lady, c1800

Venus Cythereia, 1561. Creator: Jan Massys
Venus Cythereia, 1561

The Triumph of Venus, 1740. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Triumph of Venus, 1740

The Toilet of Venus, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Toilet of Venus, 1746

Queen Henrietta Maria of England, 1632-1641. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Queen Henrietta Maria of England, 1632-1641

Portrait of Sophia Frederika Mathilda (1818-77), Princess of Württemberg, 1863-1873. Creator: Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Portrait of Sophia Frederika Mathilda (1818-77), Princess of Wurttemberg, 1863-1873

Adriana Jacobusdr Hinlopen (1646-1736), Wife of Johannes Wijbrants, 1667. Creator: Lodewyk van der Helst
Adriana Jacobusdr Hinlopen (1646-1736), Wife of Johannes Wijbrants, 1667

Venus and Cupid, 1531-1578. Creator: Simone Peterzano
Venus and Cupid, 1531-1578

Mrs. S.M. Hilton, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. S.M. Hilton, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 16

Mrs. James Hackett, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. James Hackett, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 9

Miss Guggenheim, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Guggenheim, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 16. American art collector, bohemian and socialite; founder of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, a modern art museum in Venice

Mrs. W.S. Godfrey, portrait photograph, 1918 Aug. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. W.S. Godfrey, portrait photograph, 1918 Aug. 6

Mrs. E.R. Gleason, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. E.R. Gleason, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 19

Mrs. E.R. Gleason, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. E.R. Gleason, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 19

Miss Dorothy Gibson, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Dorothy Gibson, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 9

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"Timeless Elegance: The Allure of a Pearl Necklace" From the glamorous world of 1920s cinema to the regal portraits of Queen Elizabeth I, the pearl necklace has long been a symbol of grace and sophistication. In Georges Hugnet and Kissa Kouprine's captivating performance in Henri d Ursels La Perle (1929), their exquisite pearl necklaces shimmered under the spotlight, adding an air of enchantment to their characters. Centuries earlier, in Queen Elizabeth I's iconic 'Ditchley portrait' from 1592, her majestic presence was enhanced by a magnificent pearl necklace adorning her royal attire. It spoke volumes about her power and status as she ruled over England with unwavering authority. In Paulus van Somer's c1600 masterpiece depicting Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, we see another example of pearls gracing a noblewoman's neck. Their luminescence perfectly complemented her poise and intelligence – qualities that made her one of history's most remarkable women. Moving forward to more recent times, Donna Dillingham exuded elegance in 30s fashion as captured in March 1986. Her choice to wear a pearl necklace showcased both her appreciation for classic style and an understanding that pearls possess an inherent allure that transcends trends. Even royalty couldn't resist the charm of these lustrous gems. A heartwarming photograph captures Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother celebrating her 60th birthday surrounded by grandchildren who undoubtedly admired the timeless beauty bestowed upon them through generations. Artistic masterpieces also paid homage to pearls' captivating essence. Rembrandt immortalized love and tenderness in his painting "The Jewish Bride, " where delicate strands adorned his subjects' necks like whispers of affection. Beyond historical figures and works of art lies everyday beauty found within individuals like Marie Lloyd or Bubblegum Girl – each with their unique stories told through pearls.