Pearls Collection (page 2)

Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) of Russia (oil on canvas)
XIR160169 Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) of Russia (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Empress Josephine (1763-1814) illustration from Little Journeys to the Homes
KW222570 Empress Josephine (1763-1814) illustration from Little Journeys to the Homes of Famous Women, published 1897 (litho) by French School

The Penitent Magdalen, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127602 The Penitent Magdalen, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 133x93 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: mirror, symbol of vanity; a skull)

King George V and Queen Mary - Coronation in 1911
British Monarch King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) - Coronation in 1911. Date: 1911

Whippet girl with the pearl necklace
Mieke Engelbos

MS 293b
Illuminated manuscript cutting. Collage with historiated initial and border from a Choir Psalter. Maker & Production: Avila. Illumination, parchment and gold, circa 1482- circa 1492

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Venus and Cupid, 1606. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Venus and Cupid, 1606.

Queen Alexandra standing, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Queen Alexandra standing, 1912.

Maria Sophia Friederica, 1800. Creator: Johan Frederik Clemens
Maria Sophia Friederica, 1800. This portrait depicts Sophia Frederica of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1758-94) who was born a Princess and Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Cup (Tasse Jasmin À Pied Cannelé, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Anna Scott, Duchess..., 1811. Creator: Unknown
Cup (Tasse Jasmin A Pied Cannele, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Anna Scott, Duchess Of Monmouth (1651-1732), 1811.

Cup (Tasse Jasmin À Pied Cannelé, 1St Size) With Portrait Labeled "La Princess Palatine", 1811
Cup (Tasse Jasmin A Pied Cannele, 1St Size) With Portrait Labeled "La Princess Palatine", 1811.

Cup (Tasse Jasmin À Pied Cannelé, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Marie Angélique De Scorailles..., 1811. Creator: Unknown
Cup (Tasse Jasmin A Pied Cannele, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Marie Angelique De Scorailles, Duchess Of Fontanges (1661-1681), 1811.

Cup (Tasse Jasmin À Pied Cannelé, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Anne Marie Martinozzi..., 1811. Creator: Unknown
Cup (Tasse Jasmin A Pied Cannele, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Anne Marie Martinozzi, Princess Of Conti, (1637-1672), 1811.

Breaking the bank
Julia Ramiro

Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)
7338023 Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Monomakh's Cap
5304564 The Monomakh's Cap.; (add.info.: Monomakh's Cap (also called the Shapka Zolotaya), is relic of the Russian Grand Princes and Tsars

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630697 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Half-bust portrait of alda Borelli, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a fur coat and a long string of pearls
3571283 Half-bust portrait of alda Borelli, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a fur coat and a long string of pearls; (add.info.: 1910 - 1920 Photographer: Nunes Vais, Mario); Alinari Archives, Florence

Woman in the Oriental hairstyle with hat decorated with flowers and feathers, tied with a fur band. Oriental hairstyle
FLO4606338 Woman in the Oriental hairstyle with hat decorated with flowers and feathers, tied with a fur band. Oriental hairstyle

Woman wearing a huge hat called the Happiness of the Century. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave
FLO4606526 Woman wearing a huge hat called the Happiness of the Century. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzane's Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King

Woman with a model ship riding on waves in her elaborate hair inspired by the Frigate Junon
FLO4606280 Woman with a model ship riding on waves in her elaborate hair inspired by the Frigate Junon, a famous French naval gunship, 1778. Hairstyle the Fregate the Junon

Woman in hairstyle with flowers, pearls and cap called the Circassian. Hairstyle a Circassian
FLO4606359 Woman in hairstyle with flowers, pearls and cap called the Circassian. Hairstyle a Circassian. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzane's Stylish Hairstyle or

Woman in Moorish bonnet with pearls and flowers over upcombed hairstyle with ringlets. Moorish hairstyle
FLO4606346 Woman in Moorish bonnet with pearls and flowers over upcombed hairstyle with ringlets. Moorish hairstyle. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzane's Stylish Hairstyle

Woman in giant bonnet with pearls, era of Marie Antoinette
5893558 Woman in giant bonnet with pearls, era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Woman in giant bonnet with pearls, bosom-revealing bodice, era of Marie Antoinette)

Woman in giant pouf hairstyle with ringlets, era of Marie Antoin
5893553 Woman in giant pouf hairstyle with ringlets, era of Marie Antoin; (add.info.: Woman in giant pouf hairstyle with pearls, feathers, ringlets, era of Marie Antoinette)

Woman blowing glass bubble to form the basis of an artificial pearl, 1870
3478850 Woman blowing glass bubble to form the basis of an artificial pearl, 1870; (add.info.: Woman blowing glass bubble to form the basis of an artificial pearl, Paris. (c)

Madonna and Child, c.1520 (oil on panel)
8712018 Madonna and Child, c.1520 (oil on panel) by Anonymous; Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: Anonymous artist)

Engraving depicting divers searching for pearls
5309078 Engraving depicting divers searching for pearls; (add.info.: Engraving depicting divers searching for pearls. The deepest a diver could venture without a suit was 12 fathoms (65.8m)

Charles I (1600-1649), 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337861 Charles I (1600-1649), 17th century (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (manner of); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Slavonic women's headdress (litho)
8677403 Slavonic women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slavonic women's headdress)

Ancient Assyrian women's headdress (litho)
8677395 Ancient Assyrian women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Assyrian women's headdress)

Rear view of a woman in the Knight's Cross Chignon with fichu bonnet embroidered with pearls
FLO4606569 Rear view of a woman in the Knight's Cross Chignon with fichu bonnet embroidered with pearls. Knight's Cross bun

Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette, 1815 (lithograph)
5893617 Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette, 1815 (lithograph); (add.info.: Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette. Stipple engraving by Noel after an illustration by Sebastien Le Roy from Marie)

Woman in fashionable hat with feathers and ringlets, era of Mari
5893557 Woman in fashionable hat with feathers and ringlets, era of Mari; (add.info.: Woman in fashionable hat with feathers and ringlets, era of Marie Antoinette)

Portrait of a West Indian lady, early 19th century (watercolour)
7341861 Portrait of a West Indian lady, early 19th century (watercolour) by Brenton, Edward Pelham (1774-1839); 20.6x13 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Woman with her hair combed up over a pouf (support) and decorated with flowers, pearls and a sash, called the Flea
FLO4606320 Woman with her hair combed up over a pouf (support) and decorated with flowers, pearls and a sash, called the Flea. The Pouf has the Chia

Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI of France, in elaborate hairstyle crowned with ribbons and pearls, 1770s
FLO4606268 Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI of France, in elaborate hairstyle crowned with ribbons and pearls, 1770s

Writing case in green, white and gold given to Marie Antoinette by Loius XVI with globe, celestial globe
FLO4633448 Writing case in green, white and gold given to Marie Antoinette by Loius XVI with globe, celestial globe, crown of pearls and fleurs de lys, cameos and painted cupids

Portrait of Olga Spesivtseva, 1917 (w/c, sanguine & pastel on paper)
BAL246971 Portrait of Olga Spesivtseva, 1917 (w/c, sanguine & pastel on paper) by Sorin, Savelij Abramovich (1878-1953); 68x55 cm; Glinka Museum of Music, Moscow, Russia

Seeking the Pearl of Great Price (colour litho)
8631696 Seeking the Pearl of Great Price (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seeking the Pearl of Great Price)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630689 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669653 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beauties of Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra (coloured engraving)
8646724 Beauties of Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra)

The Virgin Crowned by Angels, c. 1450 (oil on wood)
XOS5877685 The Virgin Crowned by Angels, c. 1450 (oil on wood) by Lochner, Stephan (fl.1442-1451); 68.5x47.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Stefan Lochner Two angels)

Woman in giant pouf hairstyle, era of Marie Antoinette
5893562 Woman in giant pouf hairstyle, era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Woman in giant pouf hairstyle with bonnet, pearls, flowers, ringlets, era of Marie Antoinette)

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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.