Necklace Collection (page 4)

Queen Henrietta Maria, 1640-1642. Creator: William Faithorne
Queen Henrietta Maria, 1640-1642. Queen Henrietta Maria (1609-69), consort of the ill-fated Charles I, in a highly revealing, excessively low cut dress, respendent with pearl bodice

Cup (Tasse Jasmin À Pied Cannelé, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Anna Scott, Duchess..., 1811. Creator: Unknown
Cup (Tasse Jasmin A Pied Cannele, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Anna Scott, Duchess Of Monmouth (1651-1732), 1811.

Cup (Tasse Jasmin À Pied Cannelé, 1St Size) With Portrait Labeled "La Princess Palatine", 1811
Cup (Tasse Jasmin A Pied Cannele, 1St Size) With Portrait Labeled "La Princess Palatine", 1811.

Cup (Tasse Jasmin À Pied Cannelé, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Marie Angélique De Scorailles..., 1811. Creator: Unknown
Cup (Tasse Jasmin A Pied Cannele, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Marie Angelique De Scorailles, Duchess Of Fontanges (1661-1681), 1811.

Cup (Tasse Jasmin À Pied Cannelé, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Anne Marie Martinozzi..., 1811. Creator: Unknown
Cup (Tasse Jasmin A Pied Cannele, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Anne Marie Martinozzi, Princess Of Conti, (1637-1672), 1811.

Kitty Cheatham [with her book], 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Kitty Cheatham [with her book], 1916. Shows American singer and actress Katherine "Kitty" Cheatham (1864-1946) seated, looking at her book "Kitty Cheatham, her Book."

Portrait Of A Lady, c1490. Creator: Domenico Ghirlandaio
Portrait Of A Lady, c1490.

At the window
Eiji Yamamoto

Ladakhi Lady
Rajat Dhesi

Himba girl, proud of her legacy
Elena Molina

The Crown Girl Reverie
Sue Skellern

Rendille Beauty
Tori E Bohn

Clementine
Gigi Rosado

Girlfriends
Gigi Rosado

Ukrainian beauty
Gigi Rosado

Jungle
Gigi Rosado

Comfy Checker
Little Dean

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Africa: Nuer girl wearing giraffe-hair necklace (b/w photo)
8664829 Africa: Nuer girl wearing giraffe-hair necklace (b/w photo) by Bernatzik, Hugo Adolf (1897-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuer girl wearing giraffe-hair necklace)

Domenos, Abyssinian of Tigrai, 1894 (print on double-weight paper)
3563062 Domenos, Abyssinian of Tigrai, 1894 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Eritrea 1894-1899 Photographer: Aichelburg); Alinari Archives, Florence

French art-deco, postcard depicting a young woman, 1900
3665664 French art-deco, postcard depicting a young woman, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French art-deco, postcard depicting a young woman 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Raffenberg Family, 1830 (oil on canvas)
8720697 The Raffenberg Family, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Bendz, Wilhelm Ferdinand (1804-1832) ; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Portrait of a Lady (oil on panel)
8711995 Portrait of a Lady (oil on panel) by Borch or Terborch, Gerard ter (1617-81); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Gerard Ter Borch the Younger)

The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace
5856316 The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace.; (add.info.: The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace)

"The Hottentot Man." Khoisan man of South Africa wearing animal skin and carrying a bow and arrow
5856476 "The Hottentot Man." Khoisan man of South Africa wearing animal skin and carrying a bow and arrow.; (add.info)

Koisan woman of South Africa in full dress wearing animal skin cape; beaded belt, bracelet, hat and necklace
5856475 Koisan woman of South Africa in full dress wearing animal skin cape; beaded belt, bracelet, hat and necklace.; (add.info)

"The Caffre Man." Native of South Africa holding three spears, naked
5856471 "The Caffre Man." Native of South Africa holding three spears, naked, but wearing a necklace of bones and a red belt around his waist.; (add.info)

Mrs. William Bonham (Ann Warford), 1825 (oil on panel)
5861112 Mrs. William Bonham (Ann Warford), 1825 (oil on panel) by Bonnell, William (1804-65); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By William Bonnell)

Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058299 Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058297 Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

North America Red skin Indian, 1861 (engraving)
6947879 North America Red skin Indian, 1861 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: North America Red skin Indian. Human races)

Postcard, greeting "Happy Fete": portrait of a smiling young woman
LET4395511 Postcard, greeting "Happy Fete": portrait of a smiling young woman. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Postcard)

Postcard of April 1st (01/04 or First April): A little girl smiling with a fish on shells
LET4395428 Postcard of April 1st (01/04 or First April): A little girl smiling with a fish on shells. Beginning of the 20th century

Angelica Singleton Van Buren, 1842 (oil on canvas)
8735819 Angelica Singleton Van Buren, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 107.32 x 85.42 cm; White House, Washington D.C. USA; (add.info.: By Henry Inman); Copyright Universal Images Group

An antique rose-cut diamond necklace, c.1820 (diamond)
1766491 An antique rose-cut diamond necklace, c.1820 (diamond); Private Collection; (add.info.: An antique rose-cut diamond necklace, circa 1820.); Photo © Christie's Images

Portrait of an Edwardian Lady, Rosalie Sinclair
GG47000 Portrait of an Edwardian Lady, Rosalie Sinclair by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Frank Moss Bennett); Photo © Gavin Graham Gallery, London, UK

The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel)
5859904 The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel) by Gerung or Gerou, Matthias (c.1500-68/70); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Matthias Gerung)

Margherita of Savoy (engraving)
8631649 Margherita of Savoy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margherita of Savoy, (1851-1926), later Queen of Italy. Illustration from Black and White

People of Manipur, India (engraving)
8631326 People of Manipur, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People of Manipur, India. Illustration from Black and White)

Woman portrait
3570868 Woman portrait by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Woman portrait Photographer: Michetti, Francesco Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of Lina Cavalieri
3570824 Portrait of Lina Cavalieri by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Portrait of Lina Cavalieri Photographer: Michetti, Francesco Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence

8622590

Madeleine Dolley, French stage actress (b/w photo)
8672255 Madeleine Dolley, French stage actress (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madeleine Dolley (1874-1949), French stage actress

Lady of Honour to Marie Antoinette, 1777. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Moreau the younger
FLO4974721 Lady of Honour to Marie Antoinette, 1777. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Moreau the younger from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

One of Wyngyno's wives, an Indian leader Powhatan. Contemporary of the colony of Roanoke (North Carolina, USA)
NWI4896075 One of Wyngyno's wives, an Indian leader Powhatan. Contemporary of the colony of Roanoke (North Carolina, USA), circa 1585

Representation of Attila King of the Huns (ca. 406-453) (Attila the Hun (c 406-453)
ELD4897460 Representation of Attila King of the Huns (ca. 406-453) (Attila the Hun (c 406-453)) Engraving from " La hongrie historique" 1851 Private collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) (engraving)
ELD4831935 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) (engraving); Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Charles X (1757-1836) King of France - Charles X, King of France 1824-1830, ultraroyalist member of the Bourbon family
NWI4945736 Charles X (1757-1836) King of France - Charles X, King of France 1824-1830, ultraroyalist member of the Bourbon family

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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.