Pearls Collection (#56)

A Man and a Woman, Possibly of the Missing Family, of Little Park House, Wickham, Hampshire Signed and dated, lower right: " Knapton | 1747", George Knapton, 1698-1778, British

Young Women with a Lamb, Thomas Hudson, 1701-1779, British

Lady Frances Savile, Later Lady Brudenell Inscribed in artists hand, yellow paint, lower left: " Frances Lady Brudence|", Peter Lely, 1618-1680, Dutch

Mary of Modena Signed, center left: W. Wissing: fecit, Willem Wissing, ca
Mary of Modena Signed, center left: " W. Wissing: fecit", Willem Wissing, ca. 1656-1687, Dutch

Elizabeth Jones, Countess of Kildare Elizabeth, Countess of Kildare, as a Shepherdess Inscribed, bottom right: " The Countess of | Killdare", Willem Wissing, ca. 1656-1687, Dutch

Bath pearls

Woman making face in studio, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Woman wearing lace glove holding cigarette in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman in lace evening gown posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Mature woman holding small book, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman lying on bed, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Mature woman in flowered hat posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Woman on phone posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Woman with string tied around finger in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Woman holding pencil and notebook, posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Woman in lace dress posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Princesse Mathilde Bonaparte - daughter of Prince Jerome
Princesse Mathilde Bonaparte (1820-1904), daughter of Prince Jerome, so niece of Napoleon: married Anatol Demidoff but divorced in 1846: French social leader at court of Napoleon III

China - Shanghai - Fashionable dress in Shanghai. Date: circa 1910s

Maria Jose - Princess of Piedmont
Marie Jose of Belgium (Marie Jose Charlotte Sophie Amelie Henriette Gabrielle) (19062001) - the last Queen of Italy. Her 35-day tenure as queen consort earned her the nickname " The May

Princess Yolanda of Italy and her children, Maria Ludovica Calvi di Bergolo and Giorgio Calvi di Bergolo. Princess Yolanda Margherita Milena Elisabetta Romana Maria of Savoy (1901 - 1986)

Pretty girl in white dress looking through photograph album
Pretty girl in a thin and off-the-shoulder white dress looking through a photograph album. What are the contents ?? Date: circa 1910s

Augusta Viktoria of Schleswig-Holstein - Wife of Wilhelm II
The first wife of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the German Emperor, Augusta Viktoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1858-1921). Date: circa 1905

Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova
Alix of Hesse and by Rhine later Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova (18721918) - Empress of Russia as spouse of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Emperor of the Russian Empire. Date: circa 1909

Russian Singer - Madam Maria Karinskaya. Date: 1910

Russian Boyar girl - portrait by Bobroff
Portrait of a Russian Boyar girl (high class/rank/status) with long brunette hair tied in a plait, in luxurious traditional costume. Date: 1901

A Boyaryshnya - A Boyar Woman
A Boyaryshnya - A Boyar (high ranking) Russian Woman with elaborate headdress, sheer veil and strings of fine pearls. Date: 1909

Very proud schoolgirl at Moor House School, Hurst Green Oxted, Surrey, finds her work admired by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother

Charming portrait of Princess Sophie of Greece, 23 years old. She will marry Don Juan Carlos of Spain today. 14th May 1962

Queen Elizabeth II gallant loser seen smiling in the Royal Box though her favoured horse Aureole was beaten in the race for the St Leger at Doncaster 12 September 1953

The Queen (as Duchess of York) and her two daughters at the Elphinstone wedding 1936

Tom Thumb entertaining the King and Queen 1864. The Classic Fairy Tales by Iona and Peter Opie, page 45. In addition to folk tale, Tom Thumb figures in Henry Fieldings The Tragedy of Tragedies

The Grand Duchess Cyril in America. The Grand Duchess Cyril Vladimirovitch, whose husband recently proclaimed himself Emperor of Russia, has arrived in America. The Grand Duchess Cyril

Wealthy American sisters who are engaged to Austrian Archdukes. The Misses Brookow of New York, who according to a Vienna newspaper are betrothed respectively to the ex - Archdukes Theodore Salvator

Illness of a Queen. Dowager Queen Louise of Denmark is lying seriously ill with pneumonia 14 October 1924

Famous Italian beauty for Latvia. The Baroness Lilian Macchioro Vivalba, who is accompanying her husband, Marquis, just appointed Italian Ambassador in Riga. 21 August 1922

Mme Rostand, President of the Paris anti - shingle club. 4 April 1925

The Baroness Bleichroeder 27 January 1925

The Crown Princess of Sweden. April 1929

The reported Mountbatten jewel robbery. Jewellery belonging to Mrs Js Cosden and Lady Mountbatten was reported stolen from the Sands Point home of Js Cosden

Grand Duchess Cyril and crossword puzzle. The Grand Duchess Cyril of Russia asked for a sample puzzle as she landed in New York

The Queen of Spain. A new photograph of HM Queen Victoria Eugenia of Spain. 31 December 1924

A new study of First Lady of America Mrs Calvin Coolidge, wife of the American President. 11 February 1925

Miss Irene Russell ( Actress ) 19 February 1923

British woman delegate to advertising convention. One of the two women delegates to represent Liverpool at the International Advertising Convention is Miss A Coury, the sister of Captain Coury

Portrait of Ex Kaisers only daughter, the Duchess of Brunswick ( Formely Princess Victoria Luise of Prussia )

Woman - unidentified

Pearl Cultivation 6 May 1921

Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) queen of Egypt, last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, dissolving pearls in wine. Illustration by Frederick Augustus Sandys (1832-1904)

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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.