Earring Collection (#43)

Elegant woman posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Woman in lace dress posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Young woman holding glass of beer, smiling, portrait

Young woman with decoration in background, portrait

Woman sitting with glass of beer, portrait

Woman leaning on pedestal and holding beer glass

Young woman with eye liner, close-up, portrait, smiling

WOMENs FASHION, 1829. Women wearing an opera dress (left) and a private concert dress. English color fashion plate from La Belle Assemblee, 1829

HENRIETTA MARIA (1609-1669). Queen consort (1625-1649) of Charles I of England. Oil on canvas by Sir Anthony van Dyck

POLLUTION CARTOON, c1828. Monster Soup. Satirical etching by William Heath, c1828, commenting on the consequences for Londons water supply resulting from the pollution of the Thames River

Girl (10-12) Havana, Cuba, portrait

Sadhu or holy man, close-up, portrait
Pushkar Camel Fair, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

Woman in headscarf and jewelry smiling, close-up, portrait
Pushkar Camel Fair, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

YANKTON MAN, c1870. A Yankton Sioux man. Photograph by William Henry Jackson, c1870

KWAKIUTL WOMAN, 1914. The daughter of a Nakoaktok chief on the coast of British Columbia, Canada, seated on a blanket-covered board and wearing a cedar bark cape

MOHAWK CHIEF, 1710. Sa Ga Yeath Qua Pieth Tow, a Mohawk chief, grandfather of Joseph Brant. Oil on canvas, 1710, by Jan Verelst

MOHAWK CHIEF, 1710. Ho Nee Yeath Taw No Row, a Mohawk chief. Oil on canvas, 1710, by Jan Verelst

CLAYOQUOT WOMAN, 1915. A Clayoquot woman, from the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, wearing a cedar bark hat and cape. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, 1915

MOHAVE & MARICOPA MEN. Men of the Mohave (standing) and Maricopa tribes. Photographed in Pasadena, California, 1876, by Elias A. Bonine

SAINT-MEMIN: OSAGE, 1804. Osage warrior. Watercolor by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin, 1804

DELAWARE NATIVE AMERICAN. A Delaware Native American man, possibly Montgomery Montour. Chalk on paper, 1807, by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

PESKELECHACO, 1821. Pawnee chief. Lithograph after a painting, 1821, by Charles Bird King

SAINT-MEMIN: OSAGE, 1804. An Osage warrior drawn, 1804, by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

KING: IOWA WOMAN, 1824. Rantchewaime [Female Flying Pigeon], Iowa Native American woman. Oil on panel, 1824, by Charles Bird King

KING: PAWNEE, c1822. Peskelechaco. Republican Pawnee. Oil on wood, c1822, by Charles Bird King

KING: OTO WOMAN, 1835. Hayne Hudjihnini (Eagle of Delight). Oto. Wood, 1835, by Charles Bird King

TENSKWATAWA (c1768-1834). Known as the Prophet. Shawnee Native American prophet and leader. Lithograph, 1836, after a painting by Charles Bird King

CATLIN: ONEIDA CHIEF, 1830. Bread, an Oneida Iroquois chief. Oil on canvas, 1830, by George Catlin

SIOUX COUPLE, c1900. Charging Thunder, a Sioux Native American, and his wife. Photographed by Gertrude Kasebier, c1900

SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1900. Amos Two Bulls, a Sioux Native American from Buffalo Bills Wild West Show. Photographed by Gertrude Kasebier, c1900

IMMIGRANTS: ELLIS ISLAND. An Syrian immigrant at Ellis Island. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1926

Young woman looking at a Cello
Young woman looking down at cello

An alley in the souks of Marrakech. The souk of Marrakech is a maze of narrow streets lined with stalls and stalls where Moroccans they shop

Smiling Moroccan Man - Tangiers with a colourful overgarment and gold ring in his right ear. Date: circa 1909

Profile portrait of a beautiful Masai woman - Kenya
A stunning profile portrait of a beautiful Masai woman - Kenya. Note the elongated earlobe piercing and remarkably decorative hair braiding. Date: circa 1930s

Zanzibar - Swahili Girl in a spotty hat and outfit Date: 1911

Carved jade figure of a lohan and a monkey in a grotto. Ching Dynasty, late 17th century
CHINA: LOHAN AND MONKEY. Carved jade figure of a lohan and a monkey in a grotto. Ching Dynasty, late 17th century

Amida, or Amitabha, principal buddha of the Pure Land sect of Buddhism. Copper engraving, English, late 18th century
BUDDHISM: AMITABHA. Amida, or Amitabha, principal buddha of the Pure Land sect of Buddhism. Copper engraving, English, late 18th century, from Richard Hurds Religious Rites & Ceremonies of All Nations

(1819-1901). Queen of Great Britain, 1837-1901. American bank note engraving, late 19th century
VICTORIA OF ENGLAND (1819-1901). Queen of Great Britain, 1837-1901. American bank note engraving, late 19th century

American cinema actress. In The Seven Year Itch, 1954
MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress. In The Seven Year Itch, 1954

Unique gold covering for the body and face of infant
A unique gold covering for the body and the face of an infant, consisting of pieces of gold foil. A distinctive detail are the ring-shaped earrings

France, Portrait of Pauline Borghese Bonaparte, younger sister of Napoleon I of France, 1808
Francois Joseph Kinson (1771-1839), Portrait of Pauline Borghese Bonaparte (Ajaccio, 1780 - Florence, 1825), younger sister of Napoleon I of France, 1808, oil on canvas, 83x68 cm

Italy, Liguria region, Earrings decorated with female heads, from pre-Roman Chiavari necropolis
Prehistory, Italy, 7th-6th century b.C. - Earrings decorated with female heads, from pre-Roman Chiavari necropolis, Liguria region

Earring with female heads, from necropolis of Chiavari, Province of Genoa, Italy
Italic civilizations, Liguri. Earrings with female heads. From the necropolis of Chiavari, province of Genoa

Gold earring
Etruscan civilization. Goldsmithery. Gold earring

Gold earrings
Greek civilization, 4th-3rd century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold earrings

Mexico, Sculpture depicting Goddess of Thirteen Snakes
Zapotec civilization, Mexico, 1st century A.D. Sculpture depicting the Goddess of Thirteen Snakes

Etruscan gold earring with pendant, from Chiusi, Siena Province, Italy, 4th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Gold earring with pendant. From Chiusi, Siena province, Italy

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"Earrings: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Power" From the regal ears of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, to the enchanting lobes of Empress Theodora in Italy's Basilica of Saint Vitale, earrings have adorned influential figures throughout history. These delicate accessories hold a significant place in our culture, transcending time and continents. PETALESHARO II, also known as Man Chief or Chaui, a revered Grand Pawnee Native American chief, wore earrings that symbolized his leadership and connection to his tribe. Just like these tribal chiefs who used earrings to express their authority, HRH Queen Elizabeth II donned exquisite pairs during her reign. Intricately crafted by talented artists like Sterling Henry Nahum Baron and Isaac Oliver I, earrings have been immortalized in portraits capturing the essence of their wearers. Whether it was HM Queen Elizabeth II proudly wearing them at Buckingham Palace alongside HRH Duke of Edinburgh or Arabella Stewart's captivating gaze from centuries ago - each earring tells a unique story. Earrings have also graced the ears of beloved celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor and Peggy Lee. Their glamorous presence on red carpets added an extra touch of sparkle to their already radiant personas. Even ordinary individuals can transform into extraordinary beings with just a pair dangling from their earlobes. These small but mighty adornments possess an undeniable allure that captivates both young girls seeking self-expression and mature women embracing sophistication. They effortlessly elevate any outfit while reflecting one's personality and style choices. Let us not forget Jan Vermeer's iconic painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring, " where this simple accessory becomes the focal point - enhancing beauty through simplicity. Whether you choose dazzling diamonds fit for royalty or opt for bohemian-inspired hoops reminiscent of Tamati Waka Nene's era-defining oil portrait; earrings remain timeless symbols representing elegance, power, individuality, and cultural heritage.