Pearl Collection (#5)

Chinese Mandarin - Chinese mandarin in heavily embroidered tabard and hat with peacock feather - Handcoloured woodcut
FLO4723337 Chinese Mandarin - Chinese mandarin in heavily embroidered tabard and hat with peacock feather - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker after an illustration by H

Study for Medea, c.1889 (black chalk heightened with gold paint)
8690947 Study for Medea, c.1889 (black chalk heightened with gold paint) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Dress during the Protectorate, 1653-1659. She wears five ribbons in her hair, a tall lace collar
FLO4594692 Dress during the Protectorate, 1653-1659. She wears five ribbons in her hair, a tall lace collar, a black dress with green sleeves and scarlet shoulders over embroidered petticoats

Dress of the reign of King George III, 1780. Gown and petticoat of pale lilac lutestring trimmed with gardenia or
FLO4594862 Dress of the reign of King George III, 1780. Gown and petticoat of pale lilac lutestring trimmed with gardenia or jessamine. Handkerchief and apron of chequered gauze

Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Edward VI, 1547-1553. She wears a velvet hat
FLO4594660 Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Edward VI, 1547-1553. She wears a velvet hat, round-collared dress decorated with pearls, open puff sleeves, and a jeweled belt

Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. She wears a high lace ruff and cuffs
FLO4594667 Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. She wears a high lace ruff and cuffs, elaborately jeweled bodice, belt and headdress

Dress of the reign of Henry VIII, 1509-1547. She wears a purple hat decorated with jewels and feathers
FLO4594652 Dress of the reign of Henry VIII, 1509-1547. She wears a purple hat decorated with jewels and feathers, a red dress with puffed and slit sleeves, lace collar and cuffs

Science. Glassmaking. Working women blowing a glass pearl. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de
3434710 Science. Glassmaking. Working women blowing a glass pearl. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part)

Diamond combs and head ornaments, wings, sword hilts, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709279 Diamond combs and head ornaments, wings, sword hilts, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Indian woman, 18th century, after Niccolao Manucci. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686499 Indian woman, 18th century, after Niccolao Manucci. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Turkish woman of distinction, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686369 Turkish woman of distinction, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

Doge of Venice, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1580 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686356 Doge of Venice, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1580 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern"

Joanna of Austria (1547-1578) - Joanna of Austria, mother of Queen Marie de Medici, after Peter Paul Rubens
FLO4686342 Joanna of Austria (1547-1578) - Joanna of Austria, mother of Queen Marie de Medici, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1565 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet

Beauties of Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra (coloured engraving)
8646729 Beauties of Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra)

Portraits of five women in profile (b/w photo)
8655956 Portraits of five women in profile (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portraits of five women in profile)

Heads and shoulders of a woman inside a flower (coloured photo)
8655799 Heads and shoulders of a woman inside a flower (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heads and shoulders of a woman inside a flower)

Arabesque women's headdress (litho)
8677444 Arabesque women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabesque women's headdress)

Pearls, 1, Native diver at work, Ceylon (colour litho)
8659411 Pearls, 1, Native diver at work, Ceylon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pearls, 1, Native diver at work, Ceylon)

Black lip pearl shell, Pinctada margaritifera, with pearl forming in shell. (Meleagrina margaritifera)
FLO4719136 Black lip pearl shell, Pinctada margaritifera, with pearl forming in shell. (Meleagrina margaritifera). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural

Black-lip oyster, Pinctada margaritifera (Pearl muscle, Mytilus margaritifer)
FLO4681788 Black-lip oyster, Pinctada margaritifera (Pearl muscle, Mytilus margaritifer). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of Great-Britain and Ireland (1837-1901) and empress of Indies (1876-1901) here in 1892
1713448 Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of Great-Britain and Ireland (1837-1901) and empress of Indies (1876-1901) here in 1892

Indian of America serving settlers dive to pick up pearls in the ocean, 19th century
NWI4826965 Indian of America serving settlers dive to pick up pearls in the ocean, 19th century. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Indian gold bracelet inlaid with enamel, semi-precious and precious stones, 19th century, Jaipur
NUL104370 Indian gold bracelet inlaid with enamel, semi-precious and precious stones, 19th century, Jaipur; 17.5x2.5 cm; Private Collection

The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Rajah of Kapoorthalla, Knight of the Order of the Star of India, 1864. The Rajah Randhir Singh, of Kapoorthalla, is one of the Princes of the Punjaub whom Sir John Lawrence

Miter of pearls, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Miter of pearls, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Sara
Barbora Biňovcová

Alexandra Fira

Mahkam
Mehdi Mokhtari

Ethereal 4
Peppe Tambè

DREAM GIRL
PARTHA BHATTACHARYYA

Bettina
Anderson Diaz

Leaf message
Sophie Pan

Iranian Art: "Girl at the Fan"Painting of Shiraz School, 1760
JLJ4599632 Iranian Art: " Girl at the Fan" Painting of Shiraz School, 1760. by Iranian School, (18th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iranian Art)

The Kings Orb from the Crown Jewels of England, 1919 (colour litho)
2629935 The Kings Orb from the Crown Jewels of England, 1919 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; English, out of copyright

The Queens Orb from the Crown Jewels of England, 1919 (colour litho)
2629934 The Queens Orb from the Crown Jewels of England, 1919 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; English, out of copyright

Jean Baxter, wife of formal Rangers and Scotland star Jim, modelling the latest in Pearl fashions. September 1972

Her Most Excellent Majesty Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain, 1762. Creator: Thomas Frye
Her Most Excellent Majesty Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain, 1762

The Pleasure of Smoking
XKL60227 The Pleasure of Smoking by Gouweloos, Jean (1868-1943); Private Collection; Photo eBerko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium; Belgian, out of copyright

Famous black pearls of Tahiti, Rangiroa atoll, French Polynesia

Stories of drops
Dmitry Doronin

Feathers drop
Heidi Westum

Renske
Carine Belzon

Sara
Massimiliano Mancini

Arch and Ellipse
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)

Lady in black
mahdi khodadad

In orbit
Willy Marthinussen

Soft light
Heidi Westum

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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.