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Jewels Collection (#11)

"Sparkling Treasures: A Glimpse into the Royal Jewels" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world with these captivating hints

Background imageJewels Collection: Kristina of Holstein-Gottorp, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)

Kristina of Holstein-Gottorp, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)
3087338 Kristina of Holstein-Gottorp, c.1610 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 117 x 90 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Background imageJewels Collection: Jeweller and Antique Silver Dealer - Arthur & Co

Jeweller and Antique Silver Dealer - Arthur & Co. 36 New Bond Street, London. Now Delvaux - a high end handbag shop, thankfully retaining many of the period frontage feature depicted here. Date: 1906

Background imageJewels Collection: The Crown Jewels, 1953

The Crown Jewels, 1953. The Sovereigns Orb. From The Queen Elizabeth Coronation Souvenir. [London, 1953]

Background imageJewels Collection: Queen Elizabeth II in her Coronation gown

Queen Elizabeth II in her Coronation gown
A photograph taken at the special request of the Queen in order to showcase the workmanship of the gown, the work of Norman Hartnell

Background imageJewels Collection: The great temple of Abu Simbel

The great temple of Abu Simbel
8586916 The great temple of Abu Simbel by Egyptian; The Great Temple, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt.Abu Simbel temple)

Background imageJewels Collection: Babylonian and Assyrian headdresses and footwear (print)

Babylonian and Assyrian headdresses and footwear (print)
7419858 Babylonian and Assyrian headdresses and footwear (print) by Hottenroth, Friedrich (b.1840) (after); (add.info.: Ornaments, headdresses and footwear of the Babylonians and Assyrians)

Background imageJewels Collection: Agathe Backer Groendahl (1847-1907) (painting)

Agathe Backer Groendahl (1847-1907) (painting)
7432282 Agathe Backer Groendahl (1847-1907) (painting) by Backer, Harriet (1845-1932); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Harriet Backer (1845-1932)); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageJewels Collection: Sy-Tay-Heou, Empress of China, title page from Le Petit Journal, 8 July 1900 (colour engraving)

Sy-Tay-Heou, Empress of China, title page from Le Petit Journal, 8 July 1900 (colour engraving)
7143092 Sy-Tay-Heou, Empress of China, title page from Le Petit Journal, 8 July 1900 (colour engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo © CCI

Background imageJewels Collection: Dame Gladys Constance Cooper end of 19/ beg of 20th century (postcard)

Dame Gladys Constance Cooper end of 19/ beg of 20th century (postcard)
3770027 Dame Gladys Constance Cooper end of 19/ beg of 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Dame Gladys Constance Cooper-Portrait of the English actress 1888-1971)

Background imageJewels Collection: The great Panjandrum himself

The great Panjandrum himself
3670878 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

Background imageJewels Collection: Joctian, Chief of the Nuer tribe.Upper Nile valley, 1867 (engraving)

Joctian, Chief of the Nuer tribe.Upper Nile valley, 1867 (engraving)
6947887 Joctian, Chief of the Nuer tribe.Upper Nile valley, 1867 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joctian)

Background imageJewels Collection: Happy Union (The Allegory of Love), c.1575 (oil on canvas)

Happy Union (The Allegory of Love), c.1575 (oil on canvas)
8595200 Happy Union (The Allegory of Love), c.1575 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Caliari, Paolo) (1528-88); 187.4 x 186.7 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: By Paolo Veronese)

Background imageJewels Collection: Bokke wife of Moy, chief of the Latuka tribe, South Sudan, 1867 (engraving)

Bokke wife of Moy, chief of the Latuka tribe, South Sudan, 1867 (engraving)
6947889 Bokke wife of Moy, chief of the Latuka tribe, South Sudan, 1867 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bokke wife of Moy)

Background imageJewels Collection: Taytou Betel, Empress Consort of Menelik II of Ethiopia, 1896 (print)

Taytou Betel, Empress Consort of Menelik II of Ethiopia, 1896 (print)
7147184 Taytou Betel, Empress Consort of Menelik II of Ethiopia, 1896 (print) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: The empress of Abyssinia, her Majesty, TAITOU)

Background imageJewels Collection: Collar necklace with figure of Shiva-Bhairava, 1676 (silver)

Collar necklace with figure of Shiva-Bhairava, 1676 (silver)
1069788 Collar necklace with figure of Shiva-Bhairava, 1676 (silver) by Nepalese School, (17th century); 22.86x26.99x6.35 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Late Malla period)

Background imageJewels Collection: Portrait of a Young Girl

Portrait of a Young Girl
BAL35708 Portrait of a Young Girl by Toudouze, Edouard (1848-1907); Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: by Edouard Toudouze)

Background imageJewels Collection: Idealised Portrait of a Lady (Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci as Nymph)

Idealised Portrait of a Lady (Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci as Nymph), c.1480-85 (tempera and oil on panel)
7441886 Idealised Portrait of a Lady (Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci as Nymph), c.1480-85 (tempera and oil on panel) by Botticelli

Background imageJewels Collection: An enamelled and gem-set bangle (kada), late 19th/ early 20th century (precious stone)

An enamelled and gem-set bangle (kada), late 19th/ early 20th century (precious stone)
7392514 An enamelled and gem-set bangle (kada), late 19th/ early 20th century (precious stone) by Indian School; Width 7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJewels Collection: Portrait of Mrs Austin, (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Mrs Austin, (oil on canvas)
823238 Portrait of Mrs Austin, (oil on canvas) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 152.5x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mrs Austin. Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952)

Background imageJewels Collection: Bracelet (komba lola'), 19th century or earlier (gold, burmese rubies, red and blue glass)

Bracelet (komba lola'), 19th century or earlier (gold, burmese rubies, red and blue glass, pastes & wood)
1069823 Bracelet (komba lola'), 19th century or earlier (gold, burmese rubies, red and blue glass, pastes & wood) by Indonesian; 4.445xx cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageJewels Collection: Princess Valley-of-the-Mountain (b/w photo)

Princess Valley-of-the-Mountain (b/w photo)
NBY332211 Princess Valley-of-the-Mountain (b/w photo) by Freeman, Emma B. (1880-1928); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; © Newberry Library

Background imageJewels Collection: HimbaQueen

HimbaQueen
Marcel Egger

Background imageJewels Collection: DEKIMBE MURRAY

DEKIMBE MURRAY

Background imageJewels Collection: DEKIMBE MURRAY

DEKIMBE MURRAY

Background imageJewels Collection: The Flaming Torch

The Flaming Torch
This painting depicts the back of a man, standing from an elevated position with a flaming torch in his hand, possibly a leader figure to the onlooking crowd below him

Background imageJewels Collection: The Tower of London, Various Views

The Tower of London, Various Views
Various views of the Tower of London. The Tower of London, also known officially as Her Majesty's Royal Palace and the Fortress of the Tower of London

Background imageJewels Collection: The Grand State Salt Cellar, Tower of London

The Grand State Salt Cellar, Tower of London
The Grand State Salt Cellar of the Tower of London. Also known as the Salt of State or the Exeter Salt, it was presented to Charles II for his Restoration banquet in 1660

Background imageJewels Collection: Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone

Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone (1883-1981) was the sister-in-law of Queen Mary. By the time of her death, she was the last surviving grandchild of Queen Victoria. Date: 1939

Background imageJewels Collection: Advert for De Reszke Minors, a range of cigarettes smaller than their standard Americans range

Advert for De Reszke Minors, a range of cigarettes smaller than their standard Americans range. Date: 1932

Background imageJewels Collection: Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Tuesday June 2nd 1953

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Tuesday June 2nd 1953
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Tuesday June 2nd 1953 Date: 1953

Background imageJewels Collection: Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Timon of Athens, by William Shakespeare. Introductory Remarks

Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Timon of Athens, by William Shakespeare. Introductory Remarks, with a hand showering coins and jewels, to represent Timon's excessive generosity. Date: 1840

Background imageJewels Collection: Boat with flowers on a German greetings card

Boat with flowers on a German greetings card. (2 of 3) Date: circa 1890s

Background imageJewels Collection: White flowers and a cross on an Easter card

White flowers and a cross on an Easter card
White flowers and an ornate cross on a two-part Easter card, with cherub (left) and Paschal Lamb (right). Date: circa 1890s

Background imageJewels Collection: CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND St Edward's Crown Date: 1937

CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND St Edward's Crown Date: 1937

Background imageJewels Collection: CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND St George's Spurs (representing the King's Knighthood)

CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND St George's Spurs (representing the King's Knighthood) and the Bracelets (sincerity) Date: 20th century

Background imageJewels Collection: CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND Eagle Ampulla and Spoon used in the anointing ceremony Date: 1937

CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND Eagle Ampulla and Spoon used in the anointing ceremony Date: 1937

Background imageJewels Collection: CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND St Edward's Staff: head and foot Date: 20th century

CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND St Edward's Staff: head and foot Date: 20th century

Background imageJewels Collection: CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND The Royal Orbs Date: 1937

CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND The Royal Orbs Date: 1937

Background imageJewels Collection: CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND The Queen's sceptre with the dove, and ivory rod Date: 20th century

CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND The Queen's sceptre with the dove, and ivory rod Date: 20th century

Background imageJewels Collection: SAVAGE PRINCES

SAVAGE PRINCES
PARTHA BHATTACHARYYA

Background imageJewels Collection: The Countess of Cluzel (Marie-Terese Antoinette de Cluzel), 1779 (Oil on oval canvas)

The Countess of Cluzel (Marie-Terese Antoinette de Cluzel), 1779 (Oil on oval canvas)
7413340 The Countess of Cluzel (Marie-Terese Antoinette de Cluzel), 1779 (Oil on oval canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 64x52.5 cm; Altamira

Background imageJewels Collection: Gold ring with cameo, 3rd century B. C (gold & sardonyx)

Gold ring with cameo, 3rd century B. C (gold & sardonyx)
1070583 Gold ring with cameo, 3rd century B.C (gold & sardonyx) by Greek school, (3rd century BC); 2.5xx cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageJewels Collection: Wreath, 4th century B. C (gold)

Wreath, 4th century B. C (gold)
1070573 Wreath, 4th century B.C (gold) by Greek school, (4th century BC); 24.1300482601x26.0350520701x6.98501397 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageJewels Collection: 3674010

3674010

Background imageJewels Collection: 3671580

3671580

Background imageJewels Collection: Portrait of Margaret of Austria (1584-1611) Queen of Spain, c. 1600 (oil on copper)

Portrait of Margaret of Austria (1584-1611) Queen of Spain, c. 1600 (oil on copper)
7412455 Portrait of Margaret of Austria (1584-1611) Queen of Spain, c.1600 (oil on copper) by Anonymous; 28.5--22.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Anonymous artist)

Background imageJewels Collection: The Virgin, c. 1500 (oil on panel)

The Virgin, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
7412365 The Virgin, c.1500 (oil on panel) by Anonymous; 18.3--13.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Anonymous artist, Southern Germany)

Background imageJewels Collection: 3673154

3673154




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"Sparkling Treasures: A Glimpse into the Royal Jewels" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world with these captivating hints. From the Daily Sketch Coronation Number 1953, witness the resplendent beauty of Queen Elizabeth II as she ascends to her throne alongside the Duke of Edinburgh in a regal display. Travel further back to 1954, where history comes alive through an image capturing Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh's majestic presence. Adorned with exquisite gems, they epitomize elegance and grace. Delve even deeper into history as we unveil Richard III's royal legacy. The Players' portrayal from 18 showcases his opulent persona intertwined with gleaming jewels that symbolize power and authority. The Queens Crown stands tall among its peers, radiating majesty fit for royalty. It embodies centuries-old traditions passed down through generations, each gem telling a story etched within its precious stones. Behold Mary, Queen of Scots draped in a vibrant red costume adorned with dazzling jewels. Her regalia reflects her indomitable spirit and unwavering strength amidst tumultuous times. Marie Antoinette Meytens captivates us with her ethereal beauty enhanced by lavish jewelry fit for a queen. Each jewel whispers tales of extravagance befitting one who once reigned over France's golden era. Queen Mary of Teck graces our vision exuding timeless elegance while donning magnificent pieces that embody sophistication at its finest. Her choice in jewelry speaks volumes about her refined taste and regal stature. Royal crowns and scepters hold an air of mystique as they represent sovereignty throughout British history. These symbols serve as reminders of monarchs past who wore them proudly during their reigns - testaments to their enduring legacies. Intriguingly captured is Queen Elizabeth II alongside the Duke of Edinburgh in 1952, a glimpse into their early days as the reigning monarchs.