Necklace Collection (page 2)

Marie of Anjou, Queen of France, wife of King Charles VII. She wears a truncated hennin, jeweled necklace, and black velvet robe lined with ermine, crakows or poulaines

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

Fabulous Feather Headdress - 1920s Fashion. Date: 1920s

The Duchess of York at the time of her wedding, 1923 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Alexandra (1844-1925), Queen Consort of King Edward VII of Great Britain, c1890
Alexandra (1844-1925), Queen Consort of King Edward VII of Great Britain, when Princess of Wales, c1890. The daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark, Alexandra married Edward

Princess Anne, Princess Royal, in Cornwall
Princess Anne, Princess Royal, on an official visit to Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Countess of Cromer
Lady Cromer, formerly Lady Ruby Elliott, daughter of the fourth Earl of Minto. She married the Earl of Cromer (when he was Viscount Errington) in 1908 and had two daughters

Gertie Millar - English stage actress and singer
Gertie Millar (1879-1952) - English stage actress and singer, married 2nd Earl of Dudley in 1924, becoming the Countess of Dudley. Date: circa 1908

Woman in lavish clothing 1925
An elegant young woman wearing a full length fastened dress to the front, matching turban with jade stone to the centre and jade and pearl necklace and drop earrings

Nun on a bicycle in a playground. Date: circa 1970s

Young woman, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

DUCHESS OF PORTSMOUTH (1649-1734). Louise Renee de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth. French mistress of King Charles II of England. Oil on canvas, 1682, by Pierre Mignard

ALASKA: WOMAN AND BASKETS. A Tlingit Native American woman in Yakutat, Alaska, holding a Haida crest hat and a bag on her lap while seated among baskets made by local villagers. Photographed c1900

UKRAINIAN, 1875 (oil on canvas)
7215235 UKRAINIAN, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: 1875//Oil on canvas In Paris)

Portrait of a tattooed woman, c. 1905 (Sepia Photo)
1073947 Portrait of a tattooed woman, c.1905 (Sepia Photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: The model is thought to be the wife of Charles Wagner who registered the patent for the tattoo machine in)

A Mediterranean Beauty, (oil on canvas)
1197464 A Mediterranean Beauty, (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); 57.8x44.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Portrait of Frida Kahlo, 1932 (b / w photo)
LSE4319701 Portrait of Frida Kahlo, 1932 (b/w photo) by Kahlo, Guillermo (1872-1941); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Three Girls, c. 1620 (oil on panel)
SGS66600 Portrait of Three Girls, c.1620 (oil on panel) by Larkin, William (fl. 1608-20) (follower of); 82.6x112.7 cm; The Berger Collection at the Denver Art Museum

A Lady Playing the Tanpura, ca. 1735. Creator: Unknown
A Lady Playing the Tanpura, ca. 1735. Perhaps Radha, the divine consort of Krishna

Portrait - Arabella Stewart, c16th century, (1904). Artist: Isaac Oliver I
Portrait - Arabella Stewart, c16th century (1904). Lady Arabella Stuart, (c1577-1615). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co. Paris, Edinburgh, New York, London, 1904]

Nefertiti, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 18th dynasty, 14th century BC (1926). Artist: Winifred Mabel Brunton
Nefertiti, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 18th dynasty, 14th century BC (1926). Nefertiti was the wife of the Pharaoh Akhenaten and was a supporter of his worship of the sun god

Africa, Kenya. Msai Tribal Beads

UTE MEN, c1868. Wa-Rets and Shavano, two Ute men. Photograph by William Gunnison Chamberlain in his studio in Denver, Colorado, c1868

BLACK WOMAN, 1875-1876 (oil on canvas)
7215227 BLACK WOMAN, 1875-1876 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Late 1875--early 1876 Oil on canvas L This painting)

The Odalisque (oil on canvas laid down on board)
6771455 The Odalisque (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Portaels, Jean Francois (1818-95); 111x89 cm; Private Collection

Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of King Henry VI of England (coloured engraving)
3622265 Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of King Henry VI of England (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret of Anjou (1429-1482)

Portrait of a young man, possibly Girolamo Casio, c. 1500 (oil on wood panel)
CTS336313 Portrait of a young man, possibly Girolamo Casio, c.1500 (oil on wood panel) by Boltraffio, Giovanni Antonio (1467-1516); 42.6x29.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

A Capri Witch, 1884-85 (oil on panel)
MHW325714 A Capri Witch, 1884-85 (oil on panel) by Stokes, Marianne (1855-1927); 32x21 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Viscountess Castlereagh in her famous necklace & tiara
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Viscountess Castlereagh, later Marchioness of Londonderry DBE (3 December 1878 23 April 1959), noted society hostess,

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (b / w photo)
3103269 Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002)

Woman with a fan, 19th century (painting)
LRI4664112 Woman with a fan, 19th century (painting) by Palizzi, Filippo (1818-99); Galleria Comunale d Arte Moderna, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Woman has the fan)

Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Theodor II of Abyssinia, Ryde, England
622821 Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Theodor II of Abyssinia, Ryde, England, 1868 (albumen print) by Hughes, Cornelius Jabez (1819-94); 9x5.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"La reine Charlotte (Sophia-Charlotte, Sophia Charlotte
FIA5330561 " La reine Charlotte (Sophia-Charlotte, Sophia Charlotte) de Mecklembourg Strelitz (1744-1818), epouse de Georges III d angleterre" - pianting by West

Portrait of Maria (Marie) de Medici (1540-1557) - Allori
FIA5394874 Portrait of Maria (Marie) de Medici (1540-1557) - Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607) - ca 1555 - Oil on wood - 116x90 - Art History Museum, Vienne by Allori

Catherine of Aragon, c1515, (1902). Catherine, (in Spanish, Catalina de Aragon, 1485-1536) was queen consort of England as Henry VIII of Englands first wife

Charles IX of France, 1898. Artist:s Krakow
Charles IX of France, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran by Glyn W. Philpot
Lady Lloyd of Dolobran, formerly Blanche Lascelles, painted by Glyn W. Philpot. 1929

Advert for Gorringes inexpensive summer frocks 1929
Three charming floral frocks, available from Gorringes. Date: 1929

Battista Sforza, wife of Federigo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, c
XIR428029 Battista Sforza, wife of Federigo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, c.1465 (detail from 95420) by Francesca, Piero della, (c.1415-92); 46.9x33 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Portrait of Bia de Medici, c. 1542 (tempera on panel)
XAL227146 Portrait of Bia de Medici, c.1542 (tempera on panel) by Bronzino, Agnolo (1503-72); 63x48 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

The Veiled Woman, or La Donna Velata, c. 1516 (oil on canvas)
XAL227151 The Veiled Woman, or La Donna Velata, c.1516 (oil on canvas) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 85x64 cm; Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Femme Voilee)

Helen of Troy, 1863 (oil on panel)
XKH147750 Helen of Troy, 1863 (oil on panel) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 32.8x27.7 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; English, out of copyright

SELOCTA, 1825. Creek Native American. Lithograph after a painting, c1825, by Charles Bird King

Egyptian Orthodox Coptic priest, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Pendant inscribed with peace in Arabic and French, Lyon, Rhone, France, Europe

Woman with prayer beads

Bible and rosary

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"Adorned with Elegance: The Timeless Allure of the Necklace" From the regal neck of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the fashion-forward vision of Gabrielle Coco Chanel, the necklace has long been a symbol of grace and sophistication. In a captivating portrait captured by Madame Yevonde, Deborah Mitford showcases her impeccable style with a stunning necklace that accentuates her beauty. But it's not just royalty and celebrities who have embraced this exquisite accessory. Under an umbrella in Sapa, Vietnam, Hmong children wear necklaces as they navigate through the monsoon season, adding a touch of color to their lives amidst rainy days. Even Native American chiefs like PETALESHARO II recognized the significance of necklaces. As Man Chief or Chaui, he adorned himself with intricate pieces that reflected his status and cultural heritage. In an unexpected twist, we witness a nun defying conventions as she glides on a skateboard while wearing her modest habit and delicate necklace – proving that even within tradition, individuality can shine through. Traveling back in time to Bess of Hardwick's era reveals how necklaces were cherished by women throughout history. ELIZABETH TALBOT's elaborate piece showcased her wealth and power as Countess of Shrewsbury during the 16th century. The influence of jewelry extends beyond individuals; it also holds archaeological value. Gold Lunulae discovered in St Merryn, Cornwall from Early Bronze Age exemplify how these precious adornments have fascinated humanity for centuries. Artists immortalize beauty through their masterpieces too. Leonardo da Vinci's Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani depicts elegance personified as she delicately cradles an ermine while donning an enchanting necklace around her graceful neck. Lina Cavalieri captivated audiences not only with her mesmerizing voice but also with her striking appearance enhanced by opulent necklaces fit for an opera diva. Her allure continues to inspire generations.