Earring Collection (#44)

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

Gold cluster earring from Spina, Ferrara Province
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Goldsmith art. Gold cluster earring. From Spina, Ferrara Province

Peru, Inca civilization, silver statuette of man
Inca civilization, Peru. Silver statuette

Portrait of woman, distemper painting on wood, from El Fayum
Egyptian civilization, Roman Period, 4th century. Portrait of a woman. Distemper painting on wood, from El Fayum

Fresco depicting a womans profile, Roman civilization, 1st century a. d
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fresco depicting a womans profile

Phoenician civilization, golden earring, from Tharros, Sardinia, Italy
Phoenician civilization, 7th-6th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Golden earring. From Tharros, Sardinia Region, Italy

France, lyon, Gold and emeralds earrings 3rd-4th century A.D.. Gallic art, From the treasure of a lady from Lyon, Musee de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine (Archaeological Museum)

Head of Artemis with gold diadem and earrings
Greek civilization. Goldsmithery. Head of Artemis with gold diadem and earrings

Goldsmithery, Gold earrings with amphora shaped pendant, from Vulci, Tuscany Region, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 3rd-2nd century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold earrings with amphora shaped pendant. From Vulci, Tuscany Region, Italy

Italy, Florence, Gold and enamel earrings 5th century A.D.. Byzantine art, Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Bargello National Museum)

Gold bauletto (bag) earrings from Volterra, Tuscany Region, Italy, Etruscan civilization
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold bauletto (bag) earrings, from Volterra, Tuscany Region, Italy

Italy, Milan, Portrait of Italian soprano and second wife of Giuseppe Verdi, Giuseppina Strepponi (1815 - 1897)
Italy - 19th century. Portrait of Giuseppina Strepponi (born Clelia Maria Josepha Strepponi, Lodi, 1815 - Sant Agata di Villanova sull Arda, 1897), Italian soprano and second wife of Giuseppe Verdi

Gold earring with pendant, from Todi, Perugia province, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold earring with pendant. From Todi (Perugia province, Italy)

Six strand gold bead bracelet, ring bracelet gilded in gold leaf and gold button or earring, late Mohenjo-daro period
Indus Art - Gold jewels

Goldsmithery, gold necklace, rings and cluster earring, from graves in surroundings of Zadar, Croatia
Roman civilization. Goldsmithery. Gold necklace, rings and cluster earrings. From graves in the surroundings of Zadar, Croatia

Gold filigree earring or ear-stud
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold filigree earring or ear-stud

Etruscan gold curved earring, decorated with Achelous head, from Spina, Italy, 5th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold curved earring, decorated with Achelous head. From Spina, Italy

Achaemenid civilization, Gold earring with relief depicting god Ahura-Mazda, 6-4th century b. c
Achaemenid civilization, 6th-4th century b.C. Gold earring with relief depicting god Ahura-Mazda

Colombia, Pre-Columbian civilization, Terracotta male statuette with golden earrings, From Calima
Pre-Columbian civilization, Colombia, 10th century A.D. Terracotta male statuette with golden earrings. From Calima

Gold earrings from Spina, Italy, 5th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold earrings. From Spina, Italy

Peru, gold earring, 400 - 900 A. D
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 4th-9th century. Moche culture. Goldsmithery. Gold ornament with semi-precious stone and shell mosaic depicting anthropomorphic figure

Necklaces, pendants and bracelets from magnificent tomb in Susa. Iraq, Goldsmith art
Achaemenid civilization, 4th century b.C. Goldsmith art. Necklaces, pendants and bracelets from a magnificent tomb in Susa. Iraq

Gold earrings with god Ahura Mazda between two mountain goats, Goldsmith art
Achaemenid civilization, 6th-5th century b.C. Goldsmith art. Gold earrings with the god Ahura Mazda between two mountain goats

Italy, Marche, Castel Trosino, Fibula, earring and ring, goldsmithery 7th Century A.D. Italy, Rome, Museo Dell alto Medioevo (Medieval Museum), Lombard civilization

Gold bauletto (bag) earring with curved shape, goldsmithery
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold bauletto (bag) earring with curved shape

Ear ornament made from gold, lapis lazuli and shells, Moche culture (first-seventh century A. D. ), 4th-9th century A
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 4th-9th century A.D. Moche culture. Goldmithery. Ear ornament made from gold, lapis lazuli and shells

Gold earring, Colombia, Sinu civilization
Pre-Columbian civilizations, Colombia, 13th century. Goldsmith Art. Sinu civilization. Gold earring

Gold earrings with semi-precious stone mosaic and shells with animal motifs, Peru, Moche culture
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 1st-7th century. Goldsmith Art. Moche culture. Gold earrings with semi-precious stone mosaic and shells with animal motifs

Hellenistic gold earrings C014 / 6338
A pair of Hellenistic gold earrings with calf heads. 3-2nd century BCE (private collection)

Canaanite and Iron Age Jewellery
Various Canaanite and Iron Age Jewellery rings and earrings

Silver headdress, Chimu Imperial Epoch C016 / 2371
Silver headdress and ear ornaments dating from the Chimu Imperial Epoch (1300 AD-1532 AD). In ancient Peru silver was considered of equal importance to gold as it was not easily found in its pure

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

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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.