History’s Famous Pearl Necklaces

History’s Famous Pearl Necklaces

A pearl necklace has long been considered to be the epitome of class. And it’s because of these leading ladies.

Anne Boleyn

Although King Henry VIII of England’s second wife was eventually beheaded by her husband in 1536, she is immortalised in historic portraits wearing her gold initial ‘B’ hanging from a string of pearls. Channel this Tudor queen’s style with a pearl choker paired with a vintage-style jacquard dress.

Elizabeth Taylor

On the first Valentine’s Day of their marriage, Richard Burton gifted Elizabeth ‘La Peregrina’, a huge pearl that is to this day one of the largest most symmetrical, most expensive pearls in the world and has been worn by monarchs such as Queen Mary of England. Get the silver screen icon’s style decked out in excessive bling and an elegant wide v-neck dress.

Jackie Onassis

The First Lady’s famous three-strand pearl necklace hung permanently around her neck. She’s been photographed wearing it while doing everything from visiting diplomats to holding her son JFK Jr. while he tugs at it. Channel America’s sweetheart in a boatneck dress, oversized sunglasses and, if you’re really daring, a pillbox hat.

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey’s black Givenchy dress wasn’t the only thing that made her Breakfast At Tiffany’s role iconic. Her ensemble simply wouldn’t have been complete without the stack of pearls gracing her LBD’s neckline. Modernise the look with a slit black maxi dress and Wayfarers to go with your statement pearls.

Coco Chanel

The famed designer was rarely seen without her signature strings of pearls. In fact, she is quoted as saying “A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls.” So take heed, because anything this artist said was golden fashion advice. Wear a boucle jacket and matching miniskirt to continue the legacy of history’s classiest fashion house.

Just like these revered women, in a white pearl necklace you’ll both embody grace and command respect.

Carry on a legacy of elegance with a white pearl necklace.

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