Jewellery Collection (page 7)

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a young Egyptian woman in traditional dress
3563958 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a young Egyptian woman in traditional dress, 1875 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1875 ca)

Self-portrait of the Maharajah Ram Singh III, in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper)
3567186 Self-portrait of the Maharajah Ram Singh III, in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Jaipur, royal palace)

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a Tamil woman in Sri Lanka
3564037 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a Tamil woman in Sri Lanka, 1875 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Sri Lanka 1875 - 1878 Photographer)

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a Tamil woman in Sri Lanka
3564034 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a Tamil woman in Sri Lanka, 1875 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Sri Lanka 1875 - 1878 Photographer)

Tunisian musician (woman), 1910 (print on double-weight paper)
3568985 Tunisian musician (woman), 1910 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tunisia 1910 ca. Photographer: Lehnert & Landrock, Phot); Alinari Archives, Florence

Noblewoman of France, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture
FLO4705510 Noblewoman of France, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Fine gem rings in emerald, diamond, pearl and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709309 Fine gem rings in emerald, diamond, pearl and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.; (add.info.: Fine gem rings in emerald)

Thirty guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, ring, and bracelet in diamond, opal, pearl and sapphire
FLO4709560 Thirty guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, ring, and bracelet in diamond, opal, pearl and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Ten guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, bracelet, ring in sapphire, opal, diamond, jade, and enamel
FLO4709518 Ten guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, bracelet, ring in sapphire, opal, diamond, jade, and enamel. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

A woman of Venice dying her hair using a solanah (a wide brim with a hole in the centre) in front of a mirror
FLO4706236 A woman of Venice dying her hair using a solanah (a wide brim with a hole in the centre) in front of a mirror. Blonde hair was very fashionable

Silver earrings from India
3520396 Silver earrings from India; (add.info.: Silver earrings from India. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anglo Saxon diadems 1, 2, crowns 3, 4, 21, 22, royal helmets 5, 6, helmets 7, 8, 9, 10, hats 11, 12, bracelets 13, 14
FLO4702243 Anglo Saxon diadems 1, 2, crowns 3, 4, 21, 22, royal helmets 5, 6, helmets 7, 8, 9, 10, hats 11, 12, bracelets 13, 14, bookmark ring 15 and shoes 16, 17, 18

The Desborough Necklace
3330220 The Desborough Necklace; (add.info.: The Desborough Necklace of Anglo-Saxon England. Dated 7th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330366 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Richard III of England, 15th century (engraving)
3329861 Richard III of England, 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Richard III 1452-1485) King of England Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330368 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bracelet from North-West America
3079183 Bracelet from North-West America; (add.info.: Bracelet from North-West America. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of the Empress Eugenie de Montijo, 1870
1575759 Portrait of the Empress Eugenie de Montijo, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of the Empress Eugenie de Montijo (1826 - 1920)

Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, c.1900 (b/w photo)
947405 Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, c.1900 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augusta Victoria de Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Augustenburg, wife of Wilhelm II)

Jade mask of the bat god (Bat), from Monte Alban, Mexico, 6th-8th century (jade)
AIS5377143 Jade mask of the bat god (Bat), from Monte Alban, Mexico, 6th-8th century (jade); Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; © Iberfoto

Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565536 Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Bhugtee or dancing boy, India, in turban and bracelets, earrings and necklaces
FLO4565301 Bhugtee or dancing boy, India, in turban and bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes, " Ackermann

Portrait of Miss Demongey Actress and Artist Photo Oricelly 1905
JAB4119053 Portrait of Miss Demongey Actress and Artist Photo Oricelly 1905; (add.info.: Portrait of Miss Demongey Actress and Artist Photo Oricelly 1905); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Letter O: The crown, the ring, the moon, the hoop And the round bourgeois who says, Ho! How many O! 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214883 Letter O: The crown, the ring, the moon, the hoop And the round bourgeois who says, Ho! How many O! 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Female portrait, "trepidation", postcard
3568818 Female portrait, "trepidation", postcard; (add.info.: Italy 1890 ca. Photographer: Ballerini & Co.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Indian bust of three-headed figure from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704436 Indian bust of three-headed figure from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Indian women in dresses and cloaks. Noble woman wearing an elegant robe decorated with flowers and carrying a fan
FLO4704375 Indian women in dresses and cloaks. Noble woman wearing an elegant robe decorated with flowers and carrying a fan, a stick, necklaces, bangles

Fifty guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, ring and bracelet in diamond, pearl, opal, sapphire and emerald
FLO4709538 Fifty guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, ring and bracelet in diamond, pearl, opal, sapphire and emerald. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Young Indian dancer - Young Indian dancer in bird headdress, cape, necklace
FLO4723704 Young Indian dancer - Young Indian dancer in bird headdress, cape, necklace, dhoti and anklets - Handcoloured woodcut by L

Woman of Africa, emblematic costume, 19th century. She wears a turban with feathers, bead necklace and bracelets
FLO4656141 Woman of Africa, emblematic costume, 19th century. She wears a turban with feathers, bead necklace and bracelets, colorful jacket and skirt, lion head brooch, bow and quiver

Female bust. Aquamarine relief. Size: 2.6 x 1.7 cm. (No. 949, Inv.26794) Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Naples. 579
BEN5474892 Female bust. Aquamarine relief. Size: 2.6 x 1.7 cm. (No. 949, Inv.26794) Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Naples. 579; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment
5926751 Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment, 1916 circa; National Army Museum

Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment
5926748 Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment, 1916 circa; National Army Museum

Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058301 Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

An advertisement for jewellery for Christmas, 19th century
5311004 An advertisement for jewellery for Christmas, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1883); Universal History Archive/UIG

Pendant decorated in cloisonne with a beast, 301-700 (gold, stone)
7310016 Pendant decorated in cloisonne with a beast, 301-700 (gold, stone); 2.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: gold, stone, Material: gold)

Portrait of the Queen of England, Victoria (1837-1901), 1872 - Colorisee engraving
NWI4946706 Portrait of the Queen of England, Victoria (1837-1901), 1872 - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Queen Victoria of England

Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands
FLO4722766 Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330192 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of woman holding a mask Anonymous (oil on canvas)
JEB4870477 Portrait of woman holding a mask Anonymous (oil on canvas); 79x57 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Nautch dancing girl of India, 1831, after A. Colin and Beluos. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from
FLO4686648 Nautch dancing girl of India, 1831, after A. Colin and Beluos. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Native of North America, after Cartias, National Library, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet
FLO4686542 Native of North America, after Cartias, National Library, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Noblewoman of Nuremberg, after Josse Amman, 1586 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686419 Noblewoman of Nuremberg, after Josse Amman, 1586 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

19th Century Italian Cameo jewellery
3079158 19th Century Italian Cameo jewellery; (add.info.: 19th Century Italian Cameo jewellery); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Clara Wieck Schumann (1819-1896) German pianist and composer
NWI4928806 Portrait of Clara Wieck Schumann (1819-1896) German pianist and composer; (add.info.: Portrait of Clara Wieck Schumann (1819-1896) German pianist and composer

Portrait of a young couple, postcard
3560467 Portrait of a young couple, postcard; (add.info.: Italy 1910-1920 Photographer: Degami); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a young woman, postcard
3560448 Portrait of a young woman, postcard; (add.info.: Italy 1910-1920 Photographer: Degami); Alinari Archives, Florence

Woman blowing glass bubble to form the basis of an artificial pearl, 1870
3478850 Woman blowing glass bubble to form the basis of an artificial pearl, 1870; (add.info.: Woman blowing glass bubble to form the basis of an artificial pearl, Paris. (c)

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"Jewellery: A Timeless Expression of Royalty, Beauty, and Culture" From the regal adornments worn by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her coronation in 1953 to the captivating pearl earring immortalized in Vermeer's masterpiece, it has always held a special place in history. Intricately crafted pieces like the Sutton Hoo treasure evoke tales of ancient civilizations and their opulent lifestyles. These treasures provide glimpses into the artistic prowess and wealth that once graced our world. Throughout time, it has been more than just an accessory; it tells stories of love, power, and resilience. The Jewish Refugee from Vienna depicted by David Jagger in 1938 symbolizes both tragedy and hope as it represents a community displaced but still holding onto their heritage through cherished heirlooms. Even iconic figures like Queen Elizabeth I showcased their status through extravagant jewels that reflected their reigns. George Gower's portrait captures her majesty's strength and grandeur while highlighting the exquisite craftsmanship of her embellishments. Beyond royalty, it also celebrates diverse cultures worldwide. From the mesmerizing Moorish Belly Dancer adorned with ornate accessories to traditional Cambodian apsara dancers wearing intricate headpieces at Angkor Wat temples – each piece reflects unique traditions passed down through generations. Not limited to historical contexts alone, jewellery continues to captivate modern audiences. Mae West exudes glamour in Leo McCarey's Belle of the Nineties (1934), where statement necklaces become symbols of allure and sophistication. Whether it be a crown adorning Queen Mary of Teck or Queen Elizabeth II elegantly donning pearls at Balmoral Castle - these images remind us how jewellery transcends time and remains an enduring symbol of beauty and prestige throughout history. So next time you admire a dazzling gem or delicate trinket on display, remember that behind every piece lies a rich tapestry woven with stories of royalty, culture, and the human spirit.