Jewellery Collection (page 9)

Portrait of a young couple, postcard
3560462 Portrait of a young couple, postcard; (add.info.: Italy 1910-1920 Photographer: Degami); Alinari Archives, Florence

Circassian princess, sent as ambassador to Catherine the Great of Russia, 18th century
FLO4686522 Circassian princess, sent as ambassador to Catherine the Great of Russia, 18th century. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

France: A young girl poses with her cat in her garden, 1900
LUX4812586 France: A young girl poses with her cat in her garden, 1900; (add.info.: France: A young girl poses with her cat in her garden, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Portrait of a West Indian lady, early 19th century (watercolour)
7341861 Portrait of a West Indian lady, early 19th century (watercolour) by Brenton, Edward Pelham (1774-1839); 20.6x13 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Caroline Miolan Carvalho plays Marguerite de Valois, ca 1865-70 (engraving)
7422857 Caroline Miolan Carvalho plays Marguerite de Valois, ca 1865-70 (engraving); (add.info.: Music. Opera. Singer Caroline Miolan Carvalho pays Marguerite de Valois in: The Hughenots)

The Abandoned, relating to the story of the same title, edited by William Henry Harrison
MMM5484681 The Abandoned, relating to the story of the same title, edited by William Henry Harrison; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Abandoned)

Unidentified lady (1801-1881), c.1820 (watercolour on ivory)
7339900 Unidentified lady (1801-1881), c.1820 (watercolour on ivory) by Holmes, James (1777-1860); 8.5x5.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Gold pendant, early 19th century (miniature, gold, enamel, seed pearls, human hair, glass)
7339280 Gold pendant, early 19th century (miniature, gold, enamel, seed pearls, human hair, glass) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); 5.5x4.5x0.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Anne, 1702-1714. She wears a tall hat of ribbon and lace
FLO4594718 Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Anne, 1702-1714. She wears a tall hat of ribbon and lace, a dress trimmed with lace, white gloves, and carries a lace fan

Monbai chief of New Guinea, Oceania. 1861 (engraving)
6426191 Monbai chief of New Guinea, Oceania. 1861 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monbai chief of New Guinea, Oceania. Human races, 1861 (engraving)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Gem flexible bracelets in pearl, diamond, enamel, sapphire and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems
FLO4709616 Gem flexible bracelets in pearl, diamond, enamel, sapphire and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Goddess Isis with sacred sistrum rattle and Egyptian woman with snake bracelet
FLO4703360 Goddess Isis with sacred sistrum rattle and Egyptian woman with snake bracelet. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Young woman Pahoin -1865 (Gabon and South Cameroon) - TOUR DU MONDE journal des voyages 1865
JAB4120195 Young woman Pahoin -1865 (Gabon and South Cameroon) - TOUR DU MONDE journal des voyages 1865; (add.info.: Young woman Pahoin -1865 (Gabon and South Cameroon)

France: Picture of female model sitting profile, 1910 - PC2158
LUX4726547 France: Picture of female model sitting profile, 1910 - PC2158; (add.info.: France: Picture of female model sitting profile, 1910 - PC2158); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Bayadere, dancer of Indian temples - Indian dancing girl in beaded headdress, bodice, diaphanous skirt
FLO4723677 Bayadere, dancer of Indian temples - Indian dancing girl in beaded headdress, bodice, diaphanous skirt, and sash - Handcoloured woodcut by Vermorcken after an illustration by H

American Civil War, Union soldier's ring
3029277 American Civil War, Union soldier's ring; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved bone of Private Paul Loane of the Keystone Independent Battery of Artillery from Pennsylvania)

Advertisement for jewellery for Christmas, 1883
3478761 Advertisement for jewellery for Christmas, 1883; (add.info.: Advertisement for jewellery for Christmas. British newspaper advert, December 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432446 Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan jewelry. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330367 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330365 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330229 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, c.1900 (postcard)
2011226 Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, c.1900 (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augusta Victoria de Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Augustenburg, wife of Wilhelm II)

Anglo-Saxon Jewellery. 8th Century AD (object)
529444 Anglo-Saxon Jewellery. 8th Century AD (object); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Olga Spesivtseva, 1917 (w/c, sanguine & pastel on paper)
BAL246971 Portrait of Olga Spesivtseva, 1917 (w/c, sanguine & pastel on paper) by Sorin, Savelij Abramovich (1878-1953); 68x55 cm; Glinka Museum of Music, Moscow, Russia

Decoration awarded to Elias Ashmole, 17th century (gold)
AMO367639 Decoration awarded to Elias Ashmole, 17th century (gold); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Elias Ashmole (1617-92) celebrated English antiquary, politician

Decoration awarded to Elias Ashmole, 17th century (gold)
AMO367641 Decoration awarded to Elias Ashmole, 17th century (gold); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Elias Ashmole (1617-92) celebrated English antiquary, politician

Portrait of a woman, carte de visite
3560940 Portrait of a woman, carte de visite by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Italy 1870-1880 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Seeking the Pearl of Great Price (colour litho)
8631696 Seeking the Pearl of Great Price (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seeking the Pearl of Great Price)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630689 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Photocard, 1930s: Benares (coloured photo)
8671654 Photocard, 1930s: Benares (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benares)

Queen of Hearts (colour litho)
8635494 Queen of Hearts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen of Hearts, white cat wearing a crown. Postcard, early 20th century)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677817 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

The Clever Snakes (engraving)
8672822 The Clever Snakes (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clever Snakes. Snakes rolling down a mountain)

Ancient Greek women's headdress (litho)
8677445 Ancient Greek women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek women's headdress)

Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Portia, Nerissa and Gratiano (colour litho)
8674016 Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Portia, Nerissa and Gratiano (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia, Nerissa and Gratiano)

Crown Jewels, Tower of London (coloured photo)
8655967 Crown Jewels, Tower of London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Jewels, Tower of London)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669902 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669653 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Modern Wonders, 1938: Automatic Telephone Exchange (colour photo)
8659929 Modern Wonders, 1938: Automatic Telephone Exchange (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Automatic Telephone Exchange)

Beauties of Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra (coloured engraving)
8646724 Beauties of Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra)

Commands: Ring the door bell (colour litho)
8645081 Commands: Ring the door bell (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring the door bell)

Popular Superstitions: The lucky horseshoe (colour litho)
8668722 Popular Superstitions: The lucky horseshoe (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lucky horseshoe)

Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668 (oil on panel)
5859336 Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668 (oil on panel) by Netscher, Caspar (1639-84); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Caspar Netscher)

A Woman from the Land of Eskimos, 1826 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879728 A Woman from the Land of Eskimos, 1826 (oil on fabric) by Cogniet, Leon (1794-1880); 62.9x57.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Leon Cogniet)

The Virgin Crowned by Angels, c. 1450 (oil on wood)
XOS5877685 The Virgin Crowned by Angels, c. 1450 (oil on wood) by Lochner, Stephan (fl.1442-1451); 68.5x47.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Stefan Lochner Two angels)

Portrait of a Man, c.1480-1500 (oil on wood)
XOS5876688 Portrait of a Man, c.1480-1500 (oil on wood) by Dutch School, (15th century); 52.5x38 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Northeastern France or the Burgundian Netherlands)

Head of a Woman, c.1739 (oil on canvas)
XOS5871888 Head of a Woman, c.1739 (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Giovanni Antonio (1699-1760); 62.5x53.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Antonio Guardi)

Girl wearing a Yellow Hat (oil on canvas)
8683370 Girl wearing a Yellow Hat (oil on canvas) by Bellei, Gaetano (1857-1922); 70x55 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

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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.