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Life is but a bowl of cherries (which also make splendid earrings, complete with over-ear attachment). Date: circa 1940s
The Coronal of RussiaCoronal hairstyle, modelled by Andrea Majinski, a model for sculptor Jacob Epstein. 1927
Advert for Faulkner diamond jewellery 1901A selection of novelty Edwardian diamond brooches, pearl necklace, earrings for non-pierced ears, and also a personalised name brooch to order. 1901
Les Elegances Parisiennes by Lanvin -- a woman in a black and grey striped dress and long earrings. 1916
Tatler cover - Christmas Shopping Number 1959Front cover of The Tatler magazines Christmas Shopping Number featuring a model wearing a 9000 diamond tiara and 2000 diamond and pearl drop earrings, both from Wartski of Regent Street
Advertisement for natural silk -- Really elegant people wear real jewels and real silk. 1929
Advert for Ciro jewellery 1936Advertisement for Ciro jewellery, If she already has pearls you can give her nothing more delightful than a Jewel by Ciro. 1930s women looks delighted with her christmas gift. 1936
Vegetable hair stylist, London -- a cabbage leaf, tomato and egg creation, with Brussels sprouts earrings. Date: 1960s
Advert for Ciro jewellery 1937Ciro will inevitably attend the years Courts... A variety of their twinkly products are displayed and in the middle, a woman, perhaps a debutante, in court dress by Marshall and Snelgrove
Gallant Company, 1633, by Pieter Codde (1599-1678)Pieter Codde (1599-1678). Dutch painter. Gallant Company, 1633. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Engraving. ColoredIsabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Queen of Spain. Isabella II infant. Engraving. Colored
Lady Castlehaven. Engraving. ColoredLady Castlehaven. Engraving after a painting by Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen (1593-1661). The Iberian Illustration, 1891. Colored
Etruscan sarcophagus of Seianti Hanunia Tlesnasa. 150-140 BCEtruscan sarcophagus of Seianti Hanunia Tlesnasa. Polychromed terracotta. 150-140 BC. Is depicted reclined and resting on a pillow
Golden earrings with shaped like a NikeEarrings with shaped like a Nike. Gold. 4th -3rd century BC. From near Bolsena. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom
Maria Antonia Gonzaga Caracciolo by Francisco de GoyaFrancisco de Goya (1746-1828). Spanish romantic painter. Portrait of Maria Antonia Gonzaga Caracciolo (1795). Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain
Poster advertising India, a Shillong BellePoster by Dorothy Newsome, advertising India, depicting a Shillong Belle. Printed for the Government of India by Bolton Fine Art, Bombay. Date: circa 1930
Music cover, Les Yeux d Amour Valse, dedicated to Jeanne et Victor, by Edouard Odele. circa 1910
Young woman in a scrap bookPortrait of a young woman in a scrap book. 19th century
Masai young women adjusting iron wireThree young Masai women sitting on the floor, while one of them gets her ornamental coil rings adjusted on her leg
Autumn and winter style hats 1882 - 83American catalogue, showing women wearing the latest fashionable hats. 1882 -1883
Advert for Godwin & Son, jewellery 1892A seletion of bracelets, brooches, earrings, in black with fine pearls, onyx and diamonds, designed for the mourning for the death of Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence & Avondale
Necklace pendants and earrings 1929Sapphire and diamond necklace pendants and long drop earrings, products for Harrods catalogue jewellery department. Date: 1929
Kitty Gordon (1878 1974), English stage and silent film actress, wearing a tiara, pearl drop earrings & a double string of pearls around her neck. Date: circa 1905
Alexandra FedorovnaALEXANDRA FEDOROVNA of Prussia Wife of Nicholas (Nikolai) I of Russia (1796 - 1855) (ruled 1825 - 1855) Date: 1798 - 1860
Hairstyles / Evening 1868Fashionable evening coiffures, with ringlets and various ornaments and hoods. (2 of 2) 1868
Racial / Africa / Egypt 1919Egyptian woman wearing large earrings and smoking a cigarette in pensive mood Date: 1919
Lili Damita (1904 - 1994), French film actress based in America - she married Errol Flynn
Lady Carew DrawingJULIA MARY, (NEE LETHBRIDGE), LADY CAREW Wife of the 3rd Baron
Karen Morley (1909 2003) (Mildred Linton) American film actress
Georges Sand / Nadar EngGEORGES SAND alias AURORE DUDEVANT French writer Date: 1804-1876
Advert for Bensons Edwardian jewellery 1906Selection womens Edwardian diamond jewellery, a system of 20 monthly payments obtainable by The Times. Date: 1906
Fashionable jewellery 1933Model wearing simple clothing with jewelled clip that is fastened to the top of her sweater and a wide decorative bracelet. Date: 1933
Raymond hair style advertisementAdvertisement for the Hurrican Line hair style, achieved with the help of products from Raymond - a summer rose colour rinse, hair lacquer and liquid make up. Quite wild for 1958. Date: 1958
Advert for Faulkner diamond jewellery 1892Selection of jewellery available from Faulkner, Regent Street. 1892
1960s fashionModel wearing a lilac spotted Tricel shirt with deep plum bellbottoms. Both by Londonus. The leather flat shoes are from Russell and Bromley and the hoop earrings from Corocraft
Margaret Thatcher on a visit to CornwallMargaret Thatcher, nee Roberts (1925 -2013), first woman to be British Prime Minister (Conservative), 1979-1990. Seen here during a visit to Cornwall. Date: 1980s
Charles of the Ritz cosmetics advertisement, 1961Fabulous advertisement for make up brand, Charles of the Ritz, showing a woman emerging from a column comprising of various shades of face powder which could be made-to-order. Date: 1961
London Life jewels presentationModel wearing a pear-shaped, round and baguette diamond necklace, a pear-shaped, marquise, round and baguette diamond clip, an emerald-cut diamond ring, a round diamond ring, marquise diamond
Carter advertisement 1965Cartier advertisement from 1965 featuring (top) diamond pieces including earrings with a pearl centre, brooch and bracelet
White jasmine mink cape-jacket by BradleysA white jasmine mink cape-jacket by Bradleys of Welbeck Street, with Peter Pan collar and large, black, decorative buttons. The pendant earrings of rhinestones and river pearls are by Christian Dior
Pueblo Indians with pottery, New Mexico, USATwo prizewinning pottery makers, Maria and Julian, San Ildefonso Indian Pueblo, New Mexico, USA. Date: 1940s
Fashion trends AdvertisementAdvertisement for the latest fashion trends in 1966. Date: 1966
Arabian girl in hat, striped dress, animal skin, earrings and bracelets.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845
Yakut woman wearing earrings, fur-lined coat decorated with beads.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845
Greek and Thessalian accessories. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages. 1798
Nautch girl or singing girl, India.. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828
Nautch girl or dancing girl, India.. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828
Bhugtee or dancing boy, India.. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828