Pearls Collection (#51)

The Hon. Lady Grigg (1897-1987), wife of Sir Edward Grigg MP, formerly the Hon. Joan Alice Katherine Dickson-Poynder, only daughter of Lord Islington. She had just given birth to a son and heir

Queen Elizabeth of Belgium and two of her children, WW1
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium and two of her children, Princess Marie Jose (aged 8) and Prince Leopold, Duke of Brabant (aged 12)

Silhouette of a woman in Ciro pearls. Date: circa 1940s

Lady de Grey
Constance Gwladys Robinson, Marchioness of Ripon and later known as Lady de Grey (1859-1917). British patron of the arts

Woman at the seaside
A woman at the seaside, sitting on what is probably a pier. A mans coat and hat can be seen at her side, no doubt belonging to the photographer (see next picture). (1 of 2)

Advert for Ciro jewellery, for coronation 1937
Ciro will be well represented at the Coronation. 1937

Advert for Ediswan lamps 1950
Advertisement for Royal Ediswan lamps showing a 1950s woman wearing a floral shoulder dress sitting at her dressing table. Date: 1950

Advert for Parisian Diamond Company 1904
Woman wearing decorative fashionable jewellery by Parisian Diamond Company. 1904

Fashionable Smoker
A fashionable lady smoker with dark hair in a Marcel wave, elegantly smoking a cigarette. Date: late 1920s

Head shoulders woman veil diaphanous neckware
Artokoloro

Woman string pearls hair looking downwards right
Artokoloro

Print 1647 Etching third state four NH Plate
Artokoloro

Brooch ca 1850 United States American Gold jet
Artokoloro

Bust young woman elaborate headdress looking down
Artokoloro

Frances Stuart Countess Portland 1650 Etching
Artokoloro

Saltcellar mid-13th century Paris France French
Artokoloro

Pendant Design Domed Church Urn Axe-Shaped Ornaments
Artokoloro

Design Verso Pendant Grapevines Axe-Shaped Ornaments
Artokoloro

Head young woman profile right 1645 Etching state
Artokoloro

Virgin Child Saint Catherine Alexandria ca 1630
Artokoloro

Mary Princess Orange 1625-77 Etching first state
Artokoloro

Unknown Woman 1647 Etching drypoint second state
Artokoloro

Saskia Pearls Hair 1634 Etching Prints Rembrandt
Artokoloro

Treasure chest containing gold coins, pearl necklaces, diamonds, drinking vessel and crown

Picture No. 11676109
Pearl Oyster being opened at oyster market Date:

Picture No. 11676111
Pearls from Pearl Oyster Date:

Source Size = 1876 x 1685
The Ceylon Pearl Fishery, Drilling Holes in the Pearls

Portrait of an Elizabethan Lady with a Parrot (oil on canvas)
BAL99924 Portrait of an Elizabethan Lady with a Parrot (oil on canvas) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Mary I or Mary Tudor (1516-58), daughter of Henry VIII, at the Age of 28
BAL99915 Portrait of Mary I or Mary Tudor (1516-58), daughter of Henry VIII, at the Age of 28, 1544 (panel) by Master John (fl.1544); 71.1x50.8 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; English

Portrait of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628) engraved by Willem Jacobsz
XJF97577 Portrait of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628) engraved by Willem Jacobsz. Delff (1580-1638) 1626 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Miereveld, Michiel Jansz

Her Royal Highness Augusta Wilhelmina Louisa, Duchess of Cambridge (engraving)
XJF937964 Her Royal Highness Augusta Wilhelmina Louisa, Duchess of Cambridge (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: by William Say, published by Whittaker & Co, after Alfred Edward Chalon)

Portrait of Saskia van Uylenburch, c. 1633 (oil on canvas)
XIR900607 Portrait of Saskia van Uylenburch, c.1633 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Portrait de Saskia Van Uylenburch)

Arabella Bolton, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
XIR900212 Arabella Bolton, c. 1770 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo, Brazil; (add.info.: Arabella Bolton); English, out of copyright

Portrait of Anne de Pienne, lady in waiting to Mary Stuart, c. 1560, (oil on wood)
XIR898608 Portrait of Anne de Pienne, lady in waiting to Mary Stuart, c.1560, (oil on wood) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); 36x25 cm; Krannert Art Museum, Champaign, Illinois

Woman with White Stockings (oil on canvas)
XIR898125 Woman with White Stockings (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 26x33 cm; Louvre, Paris

La Toilette de Venus, 1749 (oil on canvas)
XIR898129 La Toilette de Venus, 1749 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 10.7x17.3 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Toilette de Venus Signed and dated bottom right: F)

Portrait of a Noble Saxon Woman, 1534 (oil on wood)
XIR898033 Portrait of a Noble Saxon Woman, 1534 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 53x37.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Portrait of Jacqueline van Caestre, wife of Jean-Charles de Cordes (oil on wood)
XIR897950 Portrait of Jacqueline van Caestre, wife of Jean-Charles de Cordes (oil on wood) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 72x57 cm; Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

Portrait of Isabel Clara Eugenia of Habsburg (1566 - 1636), Infanta of Spain (oil
XIR897948 Portrait of Isabel Clara Eugenia of Habsburg (1566 - 1636), Infanta of Spain (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 138x105.5 cm; Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique

Virgin and Child, 1482 (oil on panel)
XIR897835 Virgin and Child, 1482 (oil on panel) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); Pinacoteca Vaticana, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Vierge el Enfant); Italian, out of copyright

The Duchess of Rochefoucauld and the hand of EugAeene de Beauharnais (oil on canvas)
XIR897164 The Duchess of Rochefoucauld and the hand of EugAeAšne de Beauharnais (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); Musee Fabre, Montpellier

The Empress Eugenie Surrounded by her Ladies in Waiting (detail of the Baroness of Pierres
XIR896157 The Empress Eugenie Surrounded by her Ladies in Waiting (detail of the Baroness of Pierres, the Viscountess of Lezay-Marnesia), 1855 (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter

Saint Mary-Magdalene, c. 1479 (oil on wood)
XIR895408 Saint Mary-Magdalene, c.1479 (oil on wood) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); Musee de l Oeuvre de Notre Dame, Strasbourg

Portrait of Anne of Austria (1601-1666), Infanta of Spain, Queen consort of France and Navarre
XIR895271 Portrait of Anne of Austria (1601-1666), Infanta of Spain, Queen consort of France and Navarre (1615-1643) by Champaigne

Portrait of a Boy, 1634 (oil on canvas)
XIR87515 Portrait of a Boy, 1634 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 67x47.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Dutch, out of copyright

Madonna and Child
XJL86577 Madonna and Child by Spanish School, (17th century); Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

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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.