Pearl Collection (#64)

ANNE OF AUSTRIA (1601-1666). Queen of France, 1615-1643

JULIA DENT GRANT (12826-1902). Wife of Ulysses S. Grant

QUEEN ANNE (1665-1714). Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, 1702-1714. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

CHILD AND PET, 19th CENTURY. Bedfellows. Line and stipple engraving after the painting by Thomas Sully (1783-1872)

Amalfi. The pearl of the Mediterranean. Amalfi. The pearl of the Mediterranean

JH La Pearls combination of sure hits the most versatile and high grade artists on earth. Date c1900

JH La Pearls combination of sure hits moral, refined, and up to date. Date c1900

Rainy day, Indianapolis, Indiana. Date 1942 Jan

JH La Pearls combination of sure hits. Date c1900

A fashionable woman wearing pearls and smoking
A 1920s fashionable flapper woman wearing pearls and smoking a cigarette. The caption reads: " Dazzle lights". Date: 1928- 1929

Royal Wedding 1913 -- Connaught Fife
Princess Arthur of Connaught, formerly Alexandra, Duchess of Fife. She married Arthur, Prince of Connaught, in the Chapel Royal, St Jamess Palace, London, on 15 October 1913. Date: October 1913

Royal Wedding Presents at St Jamess Palace - jewels
Worth a Kings ransom, some of the jewels presented to Princess Marina of Greece on her marriage to Prince George, Duke of Kent on 29 November 1934

Royal Wedding 1893 -- Princess Marie of Edinburgh
Portraits of Princess Marie of Edinburgh and Prince Ferdinand Victor, Crown Prince of Romania, who married in Sigmaringen, Germany, on 10 January 1893

Romanian Royalty - Queen Maria (1875-1938) and Princess Ileana (1909-1991) - who later became the Archduchess of Austria. Date: circa 1910s

Advert for Asprey cigarette cases
Asprey of Bond Street displaying a wide variety of Christmas present ideas for the woman, including lots of cigarette cases, cigarette holder, vanity case and powder boxes. Date: 1930

Elegant woman in visiting dress by Beer
An elegant young woman wearing a coral pink visiting dress in satin crepe with pearl and diamante embroidery on the skirt and a matching long scarf, by Beer. 1924

Young woman in head and shoulders portrait
A young woman poses for a head and shoulders portrait in the photographers studio. Date: circa 1920s

Fashionable young lady in a pearl necklace
A fashionable young lady of the late 1930s, wearing a pearl necklace. Date: late 1930s

Advert for Mappin & Webb bracelets and clip brooches 1937
Mappin & Webb quality diamond and pearl bracelets and clip brooches. Date: 1937

Algeria - Pretty Dancing girl
A Pretty Moorish dancing girl from Algeria. Date: 1901

Reclining Oriental Beauty with Hookah Pipe - sprawled across a divan covered witha beautiful patterned fabric. Date: circa 1902

Oyster Shell and Pearls
Oyster shells and pearls. Date: 1988

Three outfits by Lucien Lelong and Philippe et Gaston
Three fashionable ladies in the latest outfits. On the left, a brown cape with pink border design, fur collar and leather details, by Lucien Lelong

Two ladies in summer dresses by Jeanne Lanvin. On the left, an organdy dress with floral pattern and blue ribbon trimming

Young woman in green dress and pearl necklace
A young woman in a patterned green and red dress and a pearl necklace, looking up and smiling. Date: early 20th century

Miss Pearl White
A silhouette of the actress, Miss Pearl White, on the cover of The Sketch in 1925. Miss White was starring in The London Revue at the Lyceum, London. Date: 1925

Yvonne Printemps (Madame Sacha Guitry)
The Wittiest and Prettiest Light-Comedy Actress in all of France The actress Yvonne Printemps (1894-1977) photographed from the front and in profile

Two ladies in summer outfits by Doucet and Jenny
Two ladies in fashionable summer outfits, standing near a tennis court. On the left, a 3/4 length light yellow and black patterned crepe de chine dress with black rosette at the hip

Young lady in patterned dress by Philippe and Gaston
Young lady wearing a white crepe embroidered long sleeved Scottish style patterned dress, by Philippe and Gaston. 1924

Young lady in evening dress by Jeanne Lanvin
Young lady wearing a sleeveless gold sheer lace evening dress worn over a white slip, with a pearl and emerald belt, by Jeanne Lanvin. 1924

Outfits by Doeuillet, Beer and Drecoll
Three young ladies wearing the latest spring outfits. On the left, a brown 3/4 length coat with black fur on cuffs and high standing collar, with tie at the hips, by Doeuillet

Young lady in green theatre dress by Beer
Young lady wearing green theatre dress with fur-trimmed border and a diamond patterned belt, by Beer. 1924

Arab pearl divers at work, 1903
Arab pearl divers at work. As a result of long practice, they are able to remain underwater for some minutes, during which time they collect the pearl oysters from the ocean bed. Date: 1903

Wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip smiling and waving from the royal coach during the procession through London following their wedding. 20 November 1947

Myanmar - Pearl Fishing Boat at Mergui
Myanmar (Burma) - Pearl Fishing Boat at the Mergui Archipelago Date: circa 1910s

A String of Pearls
A stylish woman shows of her pearl necklace. Date: 1940s

Female Type with Roses
A demure young woman with a bunch of yellow and red roses. circa 1910

Womens Costume Mid C17
Mourning Dress with a pointed bodice & a cloak-like garment with hood; a bodice with tabs, large slashed sleeves, lace falling collar, hitched up over-skirt & floral petticoat Date: mid 17th century

Pearl between teeth. Conceptual image of a pearl held between a womans teeth. This could represent teeth that are clean, healthy, white, polished or " pearly"

Scallop shell and pearl

Cultured freshwater pearls
Cultured pearls from freshwater mussels. Pearls are accretions of nacre (calcium carbonate) secreted by certain oysters and mussels

Natural freshwater pearls
Natural pearls from freshwater mussels. Pearls are accretions of nacre (calcium carbonate) secreted by certain oysters and mussels

Pearl in a shell. Pearls are accretions of nacre (calcium carbonate) secreted by certain oysters and mussels. The presence of a foreign body (such as a parasite or a grain of sand)

ANON: AMERICANS FISHING. The Americans Fishing for Pearls by Anonymous. Oil on Lapis Lazuli, 17th century

PEARL WHITE (1889-1938). In The Black Secret, 1919

HEART SPECIALIST, 1922. Starring Mary Miles Minter

THE PERILS OF PAULINE. The Cursed Necklace. Lithograph poster for an episode of the silent serial film, The Perils of Pauline, 1914

FILM: FAIR LADY, 1922. Betty Blythe

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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.