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엘리자베스 2세 영국 여왕이 왕관을 쓰고 6일(현지 시간) 영국런던 의회연설을 위해 런던 의사당인 웨스트민스터궁으로 들어서고 있다. 엘리자베스 여왕이 쓰고 있는 왕관은 다이아몬드 2868개, 진주 273개, 사파이어 17개, 에메랄드 11개, 루비 5개로 장식된 것이다.

1622년 키웨스트 서쪽으로 30마일(약48km) 떨어진 곳에서 폭풍으로 침몰한 스페인 갈레온선 ‘산타 마르가리타(Santa Margarit) 호’에서 건져 올린 황금 장신구들 모습. 블루워터벤처스(Blue Water Ventures)社는 멜피셔스트레져스(Mel Fisher's Treasures)社와 공동으로 침몰한 마르가리타 호를 조사하고 있으며 각종 ..

Iran Crown Jewels Iran crown jewels contain some of the finest natural pearls in the world. Persian Gulf pearls fill this treasure chest which is enameled with intricate Qajar period Persian paintings and floral patterns. Coronation Empress Necklace with rare yellow diamonds, emeralds, and fine pearls. 황후 즉위식 목걸이 희귀 노란색 다이아몬드, 에메랄드, 진주 The Imperia..

Pearls in the Political World Above 1st Row: First Ladies Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson 2nd Row: Jackie Kennedy, Mamie Eisenhower, Barbara Bush No matter your political stance, pearls have always had a prominent place in political history, dancing across party lines atop the necks of first ladies from Jackie Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, and Barbara Bush’s renowned triple stra..

1900's-1950's Movie Stars with Pearls Movie stars bedecked with pearls took center stage in 1900’s-50’s Hollywood. Silent Films relied heavily on visual impact. The use of elaborate strands of white pearls effectively projected the exotic storylines filmed for silent film audiences. The lavish use of pearls continued through the 1950’s as a way to portray glamour and elegance, especially i..

Chest full of Natural Pearls Empress Farah Coronation Coronation Necklace Gem-encrusted Globe, Golden Flagon and a gemstone plate cover. Darya-ye Noor Diamond, a 182 carat fancy pale pink diamond Darya