Ear Ring Collection (page 2)

BLACK MAN, 1675. Higiemonte Indus. Line engraving, German, 1675, by Philip Kilion (1628-1693)

Advertising card for the Copacabana Club, NY
Advertising card for the Copacabana Club, New York, NY, USA. Minimum charge for entry of five dollars and fifty cents (per person)

SILENT FILM STILL: COUPLES. Billie Dove in a still from Night Watch, 1928

GAUGUIN: TAHITI WOMEN. Tahitian Women in a Hut. Oil on canvas by Paul Gauguin, 19th century
GAUGUIN:TAHITI WOMEN. Tahitian Women in a Hut. Oil on canvas by Paul Gauguin, 19th century

High-born family in India
Prince with his family and a Hindu servant woman, India, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

Character from Il Trovatore -- Azucena
Depiction of the character Azucena from Verdis grand opera Il Trovatore (The Troubador), first performed in Rome in 1853. The gipsy woman Azucena (a mezzo-soprano or contralto role)

Bedouin Woman with interesting chin tattoo
Bedouin Woman from Egypt with a very interesting chin tattoo

Two Nubian men - Egypt
A very fine photographic postcard depicting two Nubian men - Egypt

Head and shoulders portrait of two traditional Cambodian apsara dancers, smiling and looking at the camera, at Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Up to a year before his circumcision, a Samburu boy will style his hair in a distinctive pudding bowl shape and often rub charcoal and fat into it

A Turkana woman sitting in the doorway of her hut. Her heavy mporro braided necklace identifies her as a married woman. Typical of her tribe

A Samburu warrior has his Ochred hair braided by a friend. A mixture of cows urine and ashes is often rubbed into the hair first to help straighten it

A young Samburu man leads a donkey carrying the basic structure of a temporary home. The curved sticks will be tied together in a dome and covered with hides

Etruscan jewellery. 7th century BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Golden earrings with shaped like a Nike
Earrings with shaped like a Nike. Gold. 4th -3rd century BC. From near Bolsena. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Necklace, Ring, Bracelet, and Ear-Ring from Pompeii

Pensive teenage girl C013 / 4897
MODEL RELEASED. Pensive teenage girl. Teenage girl with a pensive look on her face, resting her head on her hands

Treasure of Aliseda. 7th c. BC. Gold earring. Tartessian art. Jewelry. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: SPAIN. Aliseda

Gold earring with little bells. c. 500 BC. Roman art. Republican period. Jewelry. ITALY. Cagliari. National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari. Proc: ITALY. SARDINIA. Dolianova

La buenaventura (The fortune). 1884. Engraving based on an original drawing of J.Llovera. Engraving

Golden copper mask (3rd c. AD), part of a headdress. Moche or Mochica Art. PERU. Sipᮮ Royal Tombs of Sipᮠ Museum

Copper mask (3rd c. AD). Moche or Mochica Art. PERU. Sipᮮ Royal Tombs of Sipᮠ Museum

Earring (3rd c. AD). Moche or Mochica Art. PERU. Sipᮮ Royal Tombs of Sipᮠ Museum

Helena / Bassano Photo
HELENA AUGUSTA VICTORIA 3rd daughter of Queen Victoria Date: 1846 - 1923

New Mexico, Madrid. Turquoise and silver jewelry Madrid, New Mexico

Asia, Tibet, Lhasa. Sera Monastery, drawing of Buddha

Portrait of a young Navajo Indian girl from Arizona, USA. (MR)

Thailand, Chiangmai. Traditional Thai wood carving

Asia, Siberia, Listvyanka. Museum of Wooden Architecture, woman in traditional dress playing bandura. (MR)

Asia, India, Jaipur. Folk Dancer in Rambah Palace. MR

Asia, India, Jodhpur. Two women dancing in front of Meherangarh Fort. MR

VIRGINIA WOOLF (1882-1941). English writer. Oil over a photograph, 1932

ANNE KILLEGREW (1660-1685). English poet and painter. Steel engraving, 1822, after Sir Peter Lely

THE FIRST VOTE, 1867. Freedmen voting in the American South. Color engraving, 1867

PRINCESS di BELGIOIOSO (1808-1871). N

SHEILAH GRAHAM (1904-1988). English columnist and writer in America

WOMENs FASHION, 1832. A woman wearing a red velvet dress and a moire cape with embroidered floral design. French color fashion plate from Petit Courrier des Dames, 1832

CATHERINE OF BRAGANZA (1638-1705). Portuguese queen of Charles II of England. Line engraving after a painting, c1670, by Sir Peter Lely

ALASKA: WOMAN, c1784. A Woman of Prince William Sound. Engraving after drawing by John Webber, c1784

WOMENs FASHION, 1843. Two young society women wearing ball gowns, with Greek hairstyle. French color fashion plate from Petit Courrier des Dames, 1843

COUNTRY STORE, 1872. Interior of a general store in North Carolina during Reconstruction. Wood engraving, American, 1872

MOHAMMED YAKUB KHAN (1849-1923). Amir of Afghanistan, 1879-1880. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1879

ROME: GOLD EARRING. Roman gold ear-drop with turqouise center from the 1st century A. D. Line engraving
ROME: GOLD EARRING. Roman gold ear-drop with turqouise center from the 1st century A.D. Line engraving

ANNE CLIFFORD (1590-1676). Countess of Dorset, Pembroke, and Montgomery. Stipple engraving, 19th century

DUCHESS OF ANGOULÊME (1778-1851). Marie Th

EMMA (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands; consort of King Kamehameha IV. Wood engraving, American, 1873

ALGONQUIAN MAN, 1645. At age 23. Line engraving, 1645, by Wenceslaus Hollar

SOPHIA SCHLIEMANN (1852-1932). N

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From royalty to Hollywood glamour, the ear ring has adorned the most iconic women throughout history. HRH Queen Elizabeth II, with her timeless elegance, pairs a delicate pearl drop earring with her regal attire. Clara Schumann, the talented German pianist and composer of the 19th century, exudes grace as she showcases her musical genius while wearing a simple yet elegant pair of earrings. Billie Holiday captivates audiences not only with her soulful voice but also with her unique sense of style, often seen donning statement earrings that perfectly complemented her glamorous persona. Marilyn Monroe's enchanting beauty is enhanced by sparkling diamond studs that add an extra touch of allure to her captivating smile. Diana, Princess of Wales effortlessly combines sophistication and charm in every ensemble she wears; whether it be attending royal engagements or relaxing on holiday in Cornwall - always completing her look with exquisite earrings. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves immersed in the vibrant culture of Morocco where harem-inspired earrings are worn by exotic beauties who embrace their rich heritage. In Cambodia's ancient temples of Angkor Wat, traditional apsara dancers mesmerize spectators as they gracefully move to rhythmic beats while showcasing ornate earrings that reflect their cultural traditions. Anita Ekberg epitomizes old Hollywood glamour as she poses for a publicity still from Artists and Models (1955), capturing hearts with both her beauty and choice of accessories. The 1940s hairstyle trend was incomplete without dazzling chandelier earrings that added a touch of drama to any outfit. Lastly, we pay homage to Jean Harlow - an American cinema actress whose platinum blonde locks were beautifully accentuated by stunning Art Deco-inspired ear rings that became synonymous with her iconic image. As we celebrate these remarkable women and their diverse styles throughout history, let us remember how something as small as an they are make a big impact on fashion and self-expression.