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Ear Ring Collection (page 4)

From royalty to Hollywood glamour, the ear ring has adorned the most iconic women throughout history

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Jewel of the night

Jewel of the night
Front cover showing a ladies earring as the moon crescent. Date: 1930

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Victorian woman in studio photo

Victorian woman in studio photo
A Victorian woman in a studio photo, probably around the time of her marriage in 1879. She is Elizabeth Ann Wood of Derby. Date: circa 1879

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Alexandra Feodorovna, Empress of Russia

Alexandra Feodorovna, Empress of Russia
Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova, Empress of Russia (1872-1918). Born Princess Alix of Hesse and of the Rhine, she became the wife of Emperor Nicholas II in 1894. Date: circa 1894-1905

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Countess Northumberland

Countess Northumberland
ELIZABETH, COUNTESS OF NORTHUMBERLAND Baroness Percy, Lucy, Poynings, Fitzpain, Bryan and Latimer (wife of Sir Hugh Percy). Date: 1716 - 1776

Background imageEar Ring Collection: SOAP ADVERTISEMENT, 1880. American merchants trade card for Scourene soap, c1880

SOAP ADVERTISEMENT, 1880. American merchants trade card for Scourene soap, c1880

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Human ears

Human ears

Background imageEar Ring Collection: NATIVE AMERICANS: SIOUX. Young Man Afraid of His Horse, c1900

NATIVE AMERICANS: SIOUX. Young Man Afraid of His Horse, c1900

Background imageEar Ring Collection: KHNOPFF: MEMOIRES, 1889. Memoires. Pastel by Fernand Khnopff, 1889

KHNOPFF: MEMOIRES, 1889. Memoires. Pastel by Fernand Khnopff, 1889

Background imageEar Ring Collection: INCA EARRINGS. Pair of Peruvian ear ornaments of gold with semi-precious stones

INCA EARRINGS. Pair of Peruvian ear ornaments of gold with semi-precious stones. Mochica IV style, 200-500 A. D
INCA EARRINGS. Pair of Peruvian ear ornaments of gold with semi-precious stones. Mochica IV style, 200-500 A.D

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Renoir: Mlle Sicot, 1865

Renoir: Mlle Sicot, 1865

Background imageEar Ring Collection: SUMERIAN JEWELRY. Gold earrings from a royal tomb at Ur. c2500 B. C

SUMERIAN JEWELRY. Gold earrings from a royal tomb at Ur. c2500 B. C
SUMERIAN JEWELRY. Gold earrings from a royal tomb at Ur. c2500 B.C

Background imageEar Ring Collection: ELEANOR STEBER (1916-1990). American operatic soprano. Photographed, c1944

ELEANOR STEBER (1916-1990). American operatic soprano. Photographed, c1944

Background imageEar Ring Collection: SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1900. Amos Little, an Oglala Sioux man

SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1900. Amos Little, an Oglala Sioux man. Photographed by Gertrude Kasebier, c1900
SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1900. Amos Little, an Oglala Sioux man. Photographed by Gertrude Käsebier, c1900

Background imageEar Ring Collection: SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1900. Charging Thunder, a Sioux Native American from Buffalo Bills Wild

SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1900. Charging Thunder, a Sioux Native American from Buffalo Bills Wild West Show. Photographed by Gertrude Käsebier, c1900

Background imageEar Ring Collection: BESSIE SMITH (1894-1937). American singer and songwriter. Photograph, by Carl Van Vechten, 1936

BESSIE SMITH (1894-1937). American singer and songwriter. Photograph, by Carl Van Vechten, 1936

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Silent Film: Punishment

Silent Film: Punishment

Background imageEar Ring Collection: DOROTHY LAMOUR (1914-1996). American film actress

DOROTHY LAMOUR (1914-1996). American film actress

Background imageEar Ring Collection: SARAH VAUGHAN (1924-1990). American singer

SARAH VAUGHAN (1924-1990). American singer

Background imageEar Ring Collection: EARTHA MAE KITT (1927-2008). American singer and actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1942

EARTHA MAE KITT (1927-2008). American singer and actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1942

Background imageEar Ring Collection: MARY MARTIN (1913-1990). American actress and singer

MARY MARTIN (1913-1990). American actress and singer

Background imageEar Ring Collection: JANE JENNINGS. Silent film actress of the 1910s and 1920s. Publicity still

JANE JENNINGS. Silent film actress of the 1910s and 1920s. Publicity still

Background imageEar Ring Collection: SILENT FILM STILL: DRINKING. Helen Lynch and Matt Moore in a still from Three Weeks in Paris, 1925

SILENT FILM STILL: DRINKING. Helen Lynch and Matt Moore in a still from Three Weeks in Paris, 1925

Background imageEar Ring Collection: ROSALIND RUSSELL (1908-1976). American actress

ROSALIND RUSSELL (1908-1976). American actress

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Film Still: Fortune Telling

Film Still: Fortune Telling

Background imageEar Ring Collection: SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1900. Mrs. American Horse, an Oglala Sioux Native American woman

SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1900. Mrs. American Horse, an Oglala Sioux Native American woman. Photographed by Gertrude Käsebier, c1900

Background imageEar Ring Collection: WISHRAM BRIDE, c1910. Half-length portrait of a Wishram (Tlakluit) bride with braids

WISHRAM BRIDE, c1910. Half-length portrait of a Wishram (Tlakluit) bride with braids, wearing a beaded headdress with Chinese coins, dentalium shell earrings and beaded buckskin dress

Background imageEar Ring Collection: SIOUX WOMAN, c1907. The wife of Slow Bull, a Sioux Native American woman

SIOUX WOMAN, c1907. The wife of Slow Bull, a Sioux Native American woman. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1907

Background imageEar Ring Collection: NATIVE AMERICAN WARRIOR. A Native American warrior on horseback in a western landscape

NATIVE AMERICAN WARRIOR. A Native American warrior on horseback in a western landscape. Watercolor, 1906, by Olaf Carl Seltzer

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Hand painted textiles

Hand painted textiles depicting every day African attire, in local batik workshop, Albert Market, Banjul, Gambia

Background imageEar Ring Collection: David Wright woman in black and pink underwear

David Wright woman in black and pink underwear
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing black and pink underwear. She is either putting on or taking off an earring. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Princess Diana visiting St Columb, Cornwall

Princess Diana visiting St Columb, Cornwall
Diana, Princess of Wales, out on a visit, possibly in the Cornwall area. She is holding a small bunch of daffodils, and is sheltering from the rain under an umbrella

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Highly decorated Nepalese Woman

Highly decorated Nepalese Woman
Solid Nepalese woman, with elaborate jewellery and a large nosering

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Kuprin, The Garnet Bracelet

Kuprin, The Garnet Bracelet
L I Lyubimova, on whom the character of Vera is modelled in Aleksandr Kuprins story, The Garnet Bracelet, first published in 1911

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Turkish woman from Constantinople

Turkish woman from Constantinople
Veiled turkish Woman from Constantinople, Turkey with a star in her hair and her scarf/veil covereing a bow on top of her head

Background imageEar Ring Collection: A Constantinople fantasy harem lady

A Constantinople fantasy harem lady dancing exotically, Turkey

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Gilding The Lily by David Wright

Gilding The Lily by David Wright
A David Wright illustration of a lady wrapped in a large fur coat. She looks away from the viewer, whilst putting in here earring

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Baroness Erskine

Baroness Erskine
CAROLINE ALICE MARTHA Baroness ERSKINE, wife of William, 5th Baron

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Portrait of a Big ears Padaung tribe woman in Nai Soi

Portrait of a Big ears Padaung tribe woman in Nai Soi, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand, Asia

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Earrings which show the king flanked by two sacred serpents in the centre of the clip

Earrings which show the king flanked by two sacred serpents in the centre of the clip, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discoverd in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Denise Robins / Cig Card

Denise Robins / Cig Card
DENISE ROBINS Romantic novelist in 1936 - she had many pseudonyms

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Northumberland / R Dudley

Northumberland / R Dudley
SIR ROBERT DUDLEY DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND EARL OF WARWICK Engineer, explorer and writer

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Sarah Bernhardt / Figaro

Sarah Bernhardt / Figaro
Sarah Bernhardt, French actress

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Charles I Knight

Charles I Knight
CHARLES I OF ENGLAND in cavalier dress

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Woman / Lipstick 1914

Woman / Lipstick 1914
Elegant woman applies her red lipstick

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Shakespeare / Dunfd / Sharp

Shakespeare / Dunfd / Sharp
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE English playwright and poet. Rectangular portrait

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Shakespeare / Chan / Hollis

Shakespeare / Chan / Hollis
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE English playwright and poet. Oval portrait surrounded by portraits and vignettes

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Shakespeare / Chan / Cochran

Shakespeare / Chan / Cochran
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE English playwright and poet. Oval portrait

Background imageEar Ring Collection: Shakespeare / Chan / Scriven

Shakespeare / Chan / Scriven
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE English playwright and poet. Rectangular portrait




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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.