Pearls Collection (page 5)

Viktoria
Michaela Durisova

Lily Saxby, British stage and film actress. Date: circa 1910s

Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819). 1789, by Velazquez
Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819). Queen consort of Spain (1788-1808). Wife of Charles IV. Portrait by Zacarias Gonzalez Velazquez (1763-1834), 1789. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda (1814-1873), 1857
Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda (1814-1873). Spanish writer. Portrait by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz (1815-1894), 1857. Detail. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Manuela Gonzalez Velazquez playing the piano, 1820-1821
Zacarias Gonzalez Velazquez (1763-1834). Spanish painter. Manuela Gonzalez Velazquez playing the piano, 1820-1821. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Lillie Langtry, British actress Date: circa 1880

Queen Elizabeth, portrait by John St Helier Lander. Date: 1937

LOffrande
This oil painting depicts a beautiful young woman sat on some cushions, a lady in the background is offering her a jewellery box containing gems and pearls

Annette Benson, British film actress Date: 1931

Mrs Ratan Tata, three studio portraits wearing sari
Mrs Ratan Tata, three studio portraits in sari and sari blouse, and pearls. Captioned, A Parsee Leader of English Society, and Mrs Ratan Tata

Gertrude Lawrence
British actress, singer, dancer and musical comedy performer Gertrude Lawrence (1898-1952). Around this time she was appearing in revue shows in London and New York. Date: circa 1925

Julie Sudo, Dancer
Oriental dancer Julie Sudo, appearing in Carnival Time at the Criterion Restaurant. Date: circa 1925

Queen Mary Date: 1935

Queen Mary drawn by Sir William Llewellyn Date: 1929

Queen Isabel II as a child - Carlos Luis de Ribera y Fieve
Isabel II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain. Isabel II as a child. Portrait by Carlos Luis de Ribera y Fieve (1815-1891), 1836. Museum of Romanticism. Madrid. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid)

Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone (1883-1981) was the sister-in-law of Queen Mary. By the time of her death, she was the last surviving grandchild of Queen Victoria. Date: 1939

Marie -Louise Derval, actress
Marie-Louise Derval was a French actress, who went on to have a career in silent film. Here she is depicted in a Russian costume she wore when being presented to the Czar. Date: circa 1910

Queen Mary, wife of King George V
Queen Mary was born Mary of Teck (1867-1953). She became Queen consort and Empress of India when her husband George V acceded to the throne in 1910, until his death in 1936. Date: circa 1910

Miss Mildred Egerton, formal studio portrait in pearls and pale dress. Mildred Helen Egerton, was about to marry Hon Dominic Browne at St Margaret's, Westminster

Lady Hardinge of Penshurst, formal studio portrait in gown and pearls. Captioned, The First Lady in India'. With description

Francoise Garrigues talks fashion, novelty 7 inch cardboard 45 rpm record Date: 1961

Boat with flowers on a German greetings card. (2 of 3) Date: circa 1890s

Mervyn Stockwood, Barbara Cartland and Eric Heffer
Bishop Mervyn Stockwood (1913-1995), Anglican Bishop of Southwark, with Barbara Cartland (1901-2000), English romantic novelist, and Eric Heffer (1922-1991), left-wing Labour politician

Divers gathering pearl-oysters in Western Australia waters. The diver in the background is being staged - a process where he is held for up to half an hour at a certain depth from the surface so that

Noel Coward and Yvonne Printemps
NOEL COWARD (1899 - 1973), actor, playwright and songwriter with the actress Yvonne Printemps. Date: 1934

Portrait of Margaret of Austria (1584-1611) Queen of Spain, c. 1600 (oil on copper)
7412455 Portrait of Margaret of Austria (1584-1611) Queen of Spain, c.1600 (oil on copper) by Anonymous; 28.5--22.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Anonymous artist)

Woman Selling Herrings, 1675-80 (oil on panel)
7411434 Woman Selling Herrings, 1675-80 (oil on panel) by Schalken or Schalcken, Godfried (1643-1706); 19--15.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Godfried Schalcken)

Portrait of Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia (1566-1633, Infanta of Spain, c. 1600 (oil on copper)
7412456 Portrait of Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia (1566-1633, Infanta of Spain, c.1600 (oil on copper) by Pourbus, Frans II (1569-1622) (studio of); 28.5-- 22.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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Still-life. Balls in a glass
Refat

Mary Cornwallis, c. 1580-85 (oil on panel)
5043065 Mary Cornwallis, c.1580-85 (oil on panel) by Gower, George (1540-96); 117.2x94 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Three quarter length portrait of Mary Cornwallis)

The Origin of the Harp, c. 1842 (oil on canvas)
MAN443323 The Origin of the Harp, c.1842 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

A Reader, c. 1877 (oil on canvas)
MAN62969 A Reader, c.1877 (oil on canvas) by Moore, Albert Joseph (1841-93); 87.2x32 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Albert Joseph Moore); © Manchester Art Gallery

The Grand Jewish Bride, 1635 (Etching)
7393350 The Grand Jewish Bride, 1635 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 22, 1 x 17 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble

Queen Mary II of Great Britain, 1730 (engraving)
5913182 Queen Mary II of Great Britain, 1730 (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: co-reign with King William III, Marie Reyne de la Grande Bretagne)

Elisabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, Electress of the Palatinate, wife to Frederick V, the Winter King
5913166 Elisabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, Electress of the Palatinate, wife to Frederick V, the Winter King. Elisabeth, Reine de Boheme

Catherine Parr (1512-1548) (engraving)
5913140 Catherine Parr (1512-1548) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Catherine Parr, Queen of England, wife of Henry VIII)

Mary I (1516-1558) (engraving)
5913148 Mary I (1516-1558) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Queen Mary I of England, Mary Tudor or Bloody Mary)

Anne Hyde, Duchess of York, wife of King James II of England, epouse du Roy Jaques II
5913177 Anne Hyde, Duchess of York, wife of King James II of England, epouse du Roy Jaques II. In decollete dress with pearl necklace, pearls in her ringlets

Tikka, mid-19th century (diamond, emerald, pearl, enamel)
7395241 Tikka, mid-19th century (diamond, emerald, pearl, enamel) by Indian School, (19th century); 8.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The forehead ornament set with rectangular)

Stassy
Tanya Markova

Peul man at a gerewol festival
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

La Peregrina, (pearl, diamond, ruby)
7390021 La Peregrina, (pearl, diamond, ruby) by Cartier, Louis (1875-1942); 1.735 - 1.79 x 2.55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Peregrina pearl originally dates to 16th century)

A Lady of the House of Parma, possibly Costanza Colonna (oil on canvas)
7392236 A Lady of the House of Parma, possibly Costanza Colonna (oil on canvas) by Pulzone, Scipione (Il Gaetano) (1550-98) (attr)

Angela
Brennan Finighan - EFIAP FAPS

GREEN EYED GIRL
PARTHA BHATTACHARYYA

Portrait of Queen Anne of Austria (1601-1666), 1620-30 (oil on panel)
7387016 Portrait of Queen Anne of Austria (1601-1666), 1620-30 (oil on panel) by Dumonstier, Daniel (1574-1646) (studio of); 35 x 29 cm; National Museum, Krakow

Beatriz van Hemmema, Countess of Oxford, c. 1638 (oil on canvas)
7378218 Beatriz van Hemmema, Countess of Oxford, c. 1638 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 107x86 cm; Prado, Madrid

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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.