Pearl Collection (#2)

Countess of Cromer
Lady Cromer, formerly Lady Ruby Elliott, daughter of the fourth Earl of Minto. She married the Earl of Cromer (when he was Viscount Errington) in 1908 and had two daughters

Gertie Millar - English stage actress and singer
Gertie Millar (1879-1952) - English stage actress and singer, married 2nd Earl of Dudley in 1924, becoming the Countess of Dudley. Date: circa 1908

Pearl fishing in the Persian Gulf
The Pearl Fishery in the Persian Gulf. Sidi-Arab diver with pince-nez. The Mosquito Fleet at anchor. The divers at work below. Apparatus used by the divers. Date: 1881

FILM STILL: FORD & POWERS. Harrison Ford and Lucille Powers in a scene from a silent film

The Dolly Sisters and Pearl White, location unknown, 1920s 1920s

Portrait de la duchesse de la Rochefoucault (Louise Elisabeth de la Rochefoucault, duchesse d Enville)
FIA5391119 Portrait de la duchesse de la Rochefoucault (Louise Elisabeth de la Rochefoucault, duchesse d Enville, 1716-1797) - Peinture de Jean Marc (Jean-Marc) Nattier (1685-1766), huile sur toile

Egyptian Lady of the Harem
An Egyptian Lady of the Harem, reclining on a couch and smoking a nargile pipe Date: 1910s

Advertisement for Players cigarettes
Players please " Its the tobacco that counts" Young elegant lady holding a cigarette in a holder. Date: 1930

HEDY LAMARR (1914-2000). Austrian-born American actress, in a silver lame gown trimmed with pearls, from the film Samson and Delilah, 1949

Bombardment of Kagoshima
Following the breakdown of negotiations to seek recompense for the Namamugi Incident in September 1862, and having been surprised by cannon fire from the shore

Tlemcen - Tomb of the Princess - Algeria
Tomb of the Princess at Tlemcen ( The Pearl of the Maghreb ) in northwestern Algeria - capital of Tlemcen Province. The name Tlemcen comes from the Berber for Dry Spring

Play / Wilde / Salome
The dancers reward: the head on a platter. Maud Allan holds the head of Johannen. Date: 1907

Viscountess Castlereagh in her famous necklace & tiara
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Viscountess Castlereagh, later Marchioness of Londonderry DBE (3 December 1878 23 April 1959), noted society hostess,

Haworthia minor or Tulista minima (Least pearl aloe, Aloe margaritifera minima). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (b / w photo)
3103269 Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002)

HM Queen Elizabeth (b / w photo)
6033853 HM Queen Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HM Queen Elizabeth. Postcard, 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

"La reine Charlotte (Sophia-Charlotte, Sophia Charlotte
FIA5330561 " La reine Charlotte (Sophia-Charlotte, Sophia Charlotte) de Mecklembourg Strelitz (1744-1818), epouse de Georges III d angleterre" - pianting by West

The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran by Glyn W. Philpot
Lady Lloyd of Dolobran, formerly Blanche Lascelles, painted by Glyn W. Philpot. 1929

Advert for Gorringes inexpensive summer frocks 1929
Three charming floral frocks, available from Gorringes. Date: 1929

Parisienne models wearing headdresses 1914
Fashionable parisienne models wearing the latest headwear and hair. Date: 1914

Battista Sforza, wife of Federigo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, c
XIR428029 Battista Sforza, wife of Federigo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, c.1465 (detail from 95420) by Francesca, Piero della, (c.1415-92); 46.9x33 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Lady Louis Mountbatten (1901 -1960), Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicerine of India, formerly Edwina Ashley. Wife of Lord Louis Mountbatten

Dolly Sisters wearing their Ciro pearl costumes
The Dolly Sisters wearing their Ciro pearl in League of Notions, London, 1921 1921

WWII - Remember Pearl Harbour
Remember Pearl Harbour First Day Cover illustration depicting the Japanese aerial assault on the American Naval base at Pearl Harbour, a lagoon harbour on the island of Oahu, Hawaii

Bank door transportation
Safes, Bankers Trust Co. Vaults. Team of horses pulling a vault door on Broad Street at Pearl Street, presumably on its way to the Bankers Trust Co. for installation; sign of rig reads: EMERGENCY DOOR

Three Battleships Hit in Pearl Harbour
The photograph shows three ships hit by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, the West Virginia, the Tennessee and the Arizona

Pearl Buck / Nobel 1938
PEARL BUCK American novelist Date: 1892 - 1973

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)

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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

Oyster By the Sea Blue
Alice Straker

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

Margherita of Savoy (engraving)
8631649 Margherita of Savoy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margherita of Savoy, (1851-1926), later Queen of Italy. Illustration from Black and White

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

Votive crown of Recesvinto. 653-672. RECESVINTUS, Flavius (-672). Visigoth King (653-672)
CUL4867807 Votive crown of Recesvinto. 653-672. RECESVINTUS, Flavius (-672). Visigoth King (653-672). Made with gold, gems and pearls. Visigothic art. Jewelry. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)

Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685)
FLO4672337 Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685), in a blue dress with lace and a red cape. By Peter Lely (1618-1680)

Costume of an Italian lady, 1600. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656861 Costume of an Italian lady, 1600. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London, 1865

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"Pearl: A Symbol of Royalty, Elegance, and Resilience" Pearls have long been associated with royalty and elegance throughout history. From the regal portraits of Queen Elizabeth I by George Gower to the graceful presence of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, pearls have adorned the necks of queens and empresses. Intricately crafted pearl jewelry has always been a favorite choice for powerful women like Gabrielle Coco Chanel, who understood their timeless allure. Just as Queen Elizabeth I's Ermine Portrait captured her majesty in 1585, pearls continue to exude sophistication and grace today. However they can not limited to royal courts alone. They also hold significance in historical events such as the attack on Pearl Harbor when the USS Coral Sea entered its waters during World War II. This event marked a turning point in history but also reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction, beauty can still be found. Beyond monarchs and military conflicts, pearls have touched the lives of remarkable individuals like Bess of Hardwick (Elizabeth Talbot), Countess of Shrewsbury. Known for her resilience and strength during challenging times, she too appreciated the beauty that pearls brought into her life. Pearls transcend traditional boundaries; they can be found not only in natural oyster shells but also created artificially with equal splendor. Their lustrous glow symbolizes purity while adding an exquisite touch to any ensemble or piece of art. Even unexpected encounters with pearls leave lasting impressions - just imagine stumbling upon a bus embedded within a house on Blackstock Road in London. Such extraordinary moments remind us that beauty can emerge from even the most unconventional circumstances. The tradition continues through Pearly Kings & Queens who proudly display their intricate pearl-adorned outfits since 1920. These community leaders embody unity while celebrating heritage through their unique style choices. Finally, we cannot forget how Queen Elizabeth II herself embraced pearls at Balmoral in 1952, radiating grace and poise.