Pearl Collection (#61)

Woman wearing glasses posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Sad woman in hat with veil posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Woman with anguished expression, (B&W), portrait

Young woman in mermaid costume sitting on shell, smiling, portrait

Man and woman buying pearl necklace in shop

Mother watching daughter applying make-up

Men and woman sitting at table in jewellery shop and looking at pearl necklaces

FASHION: HAT, c1900. Photograph, American, c1900

Pearl Farm
An image taken in Monkey Mia Western Australia of a pearl farm pontoon

AD: JEWELRY, 1890. American magazine advertisement for jewelry, 1890

The Stage and Film Actress Pearl White in WW1 Uniform
Pearl Fay White (18891938) - American film actress, the " Stunt Queen" of silent films, most notably in The Perils of Pauline (1914)

N. A. A. S. - Euston Square, London
30 Euston Square - Architect: Arthur Beresford Pite (1861-1934). 1906/8 - Building of the London, Edinburgh and Glasgow Assurance Co. - later Pearl Life Assurance Co

Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova
Alix of Hesse and by Rhine later Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova (18721918) - Empress of Russia as spouse of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Emperor of the Russian Empire. Date: circa 1909

North America, Mexico, Baja. Marinated chilis, olives and vegetables

Beautiful black pearls harvested after 18 months. Black pearl farming at Hinano Pearl Farm, Fakarava, Tuamotus, French Polynesia (Editorial Usage Only)

Black pearl farming at Hinano Pearl Farm, Fakarava, Tuamotus, French Polynesia (Editorial Usage Only)

Miss Joan Burrell, who is to be married to Lord North on June 9th. 1 June 1927

Various bits of sewing kit, including threads, needles and scissors on wooden box. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Picture No. 10873515
Pearl Kite - on wire with lizard prey (Gampsonyx swainsonii leonae) Date:

American cinema actress. Publicity still for Some Like It Hot, 1959
MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress. Publicity still for Some Like It Hot, 1959

MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress

MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress

The new Pearl property development in Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Portrait of Anna Maria Baroness Erberg (c1741-1769). Oil on canvas. Forunat Bergant (1721-1769) Slovene painter. Three-quarters portrait of fashionable woman in silks holding a fully blown pink rose

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558. Miniature by Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1619) Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Pearl Harbour, Japanese air attack sinks the USS Arizona 1941

Avenge 7th December American poster after Pearl Harbour attack by Japan 1941 Collection
AVENGE December 7 : Poster of American sailor with clenched fist vowing to punish Japan for the attack on the American fleet in Pearl Harbour, 1941. Second World War

Portrait of a Young Woman, c1475. Oil on panel. Antonioi Pollaiuolo (Pollaiolo 1429/1433-1498) Italian painter, sculptor, engraver and painter

Portrait of Suzanne Fourment. Suzanne Fourment (1599-1643) sister of Helena Fourment, second wife of the painter. Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) Flemish painter. Oil on wood

Thunderbolt or lightning, 1508. Man sheltering under a tree struck by lightning or a thunderbolt. From Margarita philosophica (The Pearl of Philosophy) by Gregor Reisch. (Basle, 1508)

Crustacea: Turtle soup: Pearl diving: Catching turtles: Leeches: Tooth powder: Pearl buttons: Crab pots: Shrimpers: Cowrie shell money: Sepia: Tortoiseshell

Elena Alexandrovna Naryshkina, 1799. Oil on canvas. Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky (1757-1825) Russian painter. Portrait Female Three-quarter Frontal Youth Romantic Pearl Rose Pink White

Maria Fyodorovna (1847-1928), 1880. Oil on canvas. Ivan Kramskoi (1837-1887) Russian painter. Formerly Princess Dagmar of Denmark, as the wife of Alexander III, Tsarina of Russia 1881-1894

World War II: Japanese attack on United States naval base at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, 7 December 1941. Battleship USS West Virginia in, flames after hits from Japanese bombs and torpedoes

The Perlan (The Pearl) in Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth 1st, detail
Detail from a Portrait of Queen Elizabeth Ist of England by an unknown artist circa 1585-95. Queen Elizabeth was a Tudor House monarch who reigned from 15558-1603

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth 1st of England
Detail from a Portrait of Queen Elizabeth Ist of England by an unknown artist circa 1585-95. Queen Elizabeth was a Tudor House monarch who reigned from 15558-1603

Pearl White and actor in movie, Perils of Pauline

Italy, Milan, Portrait of Maria Callas (1923 - 1977)
Ulisse Sartini (1943), Portrait of Maria Callas (Maria Anna Sophia Cecilia Kalogheropoulos, New York, 1923 - Paris, 1977), Greek Soprano

Ceremonial turquoise, pearl and mor-of-pearl mosaic disc
Maya civilization. A ceremonial turquoise, pearl and mother-of-pearl mosaic disc

Etruscan civilization, goldsmith art. Gold clasp. From Spina, Ferrara Province
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Goldsmith art. Gold clasp. From Spina, Ferrara Province

Etruscan civilization, Embossed gold clasp. From Spina, Ferrara Province
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Embossed gold clasp. From Spina, Ferrara Province

Portrait of Anne of Austria (1601 - 1666), Queen of France
Unknown French painter (17th century), Portrait of Anne of Austria (Valladolid, 1601 - Paris, 1666), Queen of France

Lancet case with 2 lancets, circa 1800 C017 / 3588
Silver lancet case with two steel lancets with mother of pearl handles. Lancets are double edged surgical blades with a pointed end

Queen Mother arriving for Remembrance Service
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother arriving for a Service of Remembrance at St Margarets Church, Westminster, on 10 November 1983

Boloria selene, small pearl bordered fritillary
Varieties of the small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly from the collection of the late R.M. Craske. Now in the National Collection of British Lepidoptera

Salamis augustina vinsoni, Mauritaian mother of pearl butter
The last specimen of the Mauritaian mother of pearl butterfly ever seen, collected in 1757. Now considered to be extinct

Freshwater pearls are formed within freshwater mollusc shells. They do not appear as spherical shapes as oyster pearls do and they are less valuable

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"Pearl: A Symbol of Royalty, Elegance, and Resilience" Pearls have long been associated with royalty and elegance throughout history. From the regal portraits of Queen Elizabeth I by George Gower to the graceful presence of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, pearls have adorned the necks of queens and empresses. Intricately crafted pearl jewelry has always been a favorite choice for powerful women like Gabrielle Coco Chanel, who understood their timeless allure. Just as Queen Elizabeth I's Ermine Portrait captured her majesty in 1585, pearls continue to exude sophistication and grace today. However they can not limited to royal courts alone. They also hold significance in historical events such as the attack on Pearl Harbor when the USS Coral Sea entered its waters during World War II. This event marked a turning point in history but also reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction, beauty can still be found. Beyond monarchs and military conflicts, pearls have touched the lives of remarkable individuals like Bess of Hardwick (Elizabeth Talbot), Countess of Shrewsbury. Known for her resilience and strength during challenging times, she too appreciated the beauty that pearls brought into her life. Pearls transcend traditional boundaries; they can be found not only in natural oyster shells but also created artificially with equal splendor. Their lustrous glow symbolizes purity while adding an exquisite touch to any ensemble or piece of art. Even unexpected encounters with pearls leave lasting impressions - just imagine stumbling upon a bus embedded within a house on Blackstock Road in London. Such extraordinary moments remind us that beauty can emerge from even the most unconventional circumstances. The tradition continues through Pearly Kings & Queens who proudly display their intricate pearl-adorned outfits since 1920. These community leaders embody unity while celebrating heritage through their unique style choices. Finally, we cannot forget how Queen Elizabeth II herself embraced pearls at Balmoral in 1952, radiating grace and poise.