Men in pearls

Posted by Baxter on June 16, 2012, 4:01 pm
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Since we are still in June, for the banner I thought I'd highlight some male rulers from a broad spectrum of periods and cultures who wore pearls. They are from left to right, Philip III of Spain, Fat'h-Ali Shah Qajar of Persia, Justinian I Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, Maharaja Sir Sri Krishnaraja Wodiyar IV Bahadur of Mysore, and Charles I as Prince of Wales.

Fantastic!

Posted by Cynthia on June 16, 2012, 4:41 pm, in reply to "Men in pearls"
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Love it! I also thought "men in tights..."

Re: Men in pearls

Posted by Christian on June 16, 2012, 4:43 pm, in reply to "Men in pearls"
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Thank you very much Baxter - this banner is so beautiful done

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Posted by Maridje on June 16, 2012, 5:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"
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Gorgeous thank you Baxter --Previous Message-- : Thank you very much Baxter - this banner is so : beautiful done : : : Maridje

Re: Men in pearls

Posted by Nellie on June 16, 2012, 8:09 pm, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"
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Yes gorgeous. I let out an Ooooooooh!! when it opened this morning. Thanks Baxter. I could not resist this pic I have. No idea where I got it. --Previous Message-- : Gorgeous thank you Baxter : : --Previous Message-- : Thank you very much Baxter - this banner is : so : beautiful done : : : : :

Re: Men in pearls

Posted by ErikS on June 17, 2012, 2:20 am, in reply to "Men in pearls"
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Pearls look great on men. We should reintroduce that custom. --Previous Message-- : : Since we are still in June, for the banner I : thought I'd highlight some male rulers from : a broad spectrum of periods and cultures who : wore pearls. : : They are from left to right, Philip III of : Spain, Fat'h-Ali Shah Qajar of Persia, : Justinian I Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, : Maharaja Sir Sri Krishnaraja Wodiyar IV : Bahadur of Mysore, and Charles I as Prince : of Wales. :

Re: Men in pearls

Posted by Boris on June 17, 2012, 7:20 am, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"
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Great banner! And a great reminder of the fact that the perception of grand jewelry being reserved foremost to female wearers is actually a very recent one in history, and also limited to the western world. Perhaps a good occasion to post a few more pics of male Royals from the past wearing jewelry? King Henry VIII, 1509 Also in the banner, a pearl earring that set a male fashion trend at the time: King Charles I as Prince of Wales, 1615 Prince Albert von Thurn und Taxis, ca. 1890 Left: Sri Krishna Wadiyar Bahadur, Maharaja of Mysore, ca. 1920; center: ?, right: the King of Nepal, ca. 1920 --Previous Message-- : Pearls look great on men. We should : reintroduce that custom. : : --Previous Message-- : : Since we are still in June, for the banner I : thought I'd highlight some male rulers from : a broad spectrum of periods and cultures who : wore pearls. : : They are from left to right, Philip III of : Spain, Fat'h-Ali Shah Qajar of Persia, : Justinian I Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, : Maharaja Sir Sri Krishnaraja Wodiyar IV : Bahadur of Mysore, and Charles I as Prince : of Wales. : : :

Re: Men in pearls

Posted by Lorenzo on June 17, 2012, 7:35 am, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"
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The third one on the right is not the king of Nepal but Maharadjah prime minister Chandra Shumshere Rana wearing the Rana crown (very similar to the nepalese that's true!!) --Previous Message-- : Great banner! : And a great reminder of the fact that the : perception of grand jewelry being reserved : foremost to female wearers is actually : a very recent one in history, and also : limited to the western world. : Perhaps a good occasion to post a few more : pics of male Royals from the past wearing : jewelry? : : King Henry VIII, 1509 : : : Also in the banner, a pearl earring that set : a male fashion trend at the time: King : Charles I as Prince of Wales, 1615 : : : Prince Albert von Thurn und Taxis, ca. 1890 : : : Left: Sri Krishna Wadiyar Bahadur, Maharaja : of Mysore, ca. 1920; center: ?, right: the : King of Nepal, ca. 1920 : : : : --Previous Message-- : Pearls look great on men. We should : reintroduce that custom. : : --Previous Message-- : : Since we are still in June, for the banner I : thought I'd highlight some male rulers from : a broad spectrum of periods and cultures who : wore pearls. : : They are from left to right, Philip III of : Spain, Fat'h-Ali Shah Qajar of Persia, : Justinian I Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, : Maharaja Sir Sri Krishnaraja Wodiyar IV : Bahadur of Mysore, and Charles I as Prince : of Wales. : : : : :

Chandra Shumshere Rana and his sons

Posted by Lorenzo on June 17, 2012, 8:59 am, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"
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The Rana was the most powerful family of Nepal who ruled as prime ministers for decades while the king was seclused in his palace and reverted like a god. The last two queens of Nepal Aishwarya and Komal were from the Rana family. Here is maharadjah Chandra Sumshere Rana who was prime minister for 28 years from 1901 to 1929. He's here surrounded by his sons, all wearing crowns with hudge emerald drops

Re: Men in pearls

Posted by TMN Raugravine on June 17, 2012, 10:35 am, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"

Very interesting and quite different!!! More men in jewels please!!!!!! --Previous Message-- : Thank you very much Baxter - this banner is so : beautiful done : : : "Without social history, economic history is barren and political history is intelligible" G.M. Trevelyan

Re: Men in pearls

Posted by jinja on June 17, 2012, 1:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"

That portrait of Henry VIII looks more like his father than like himself. What a rather poignant picture of Charles I as a teenager! It has youthful optimism, and yet a hint of wistfulness that seems to foreshadow his fate. Quite different from his mature portraits. Men indeed have historically worn elaborate jewels. The sociology of plainer dress would be interesting, though western men are still entitled to elaborate military dress and glitter. jinja

Re: Men in pearls

Posted by Boris on June 17, 2012, 1:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"
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King Gustaf III of Sweden painted by Alexander Roslin in 1775 - note the large diamond ornament/brooch which secures the sash: --Previous Message-- : That portrait of Henry VIII looks more like : his father than like himself. : : What a rather poignant picture of Charles I : as a teenager! It has youthful optimism, : and yet a hint of wistfulness that seems to : foreshadow his fate. Quite different from : his mature portraits. : : Men indeed have historically worn elaborate : jewels. The sociology of plainer dress : would be interesting, though western men are : still entitled to elaborate military dress : and glitter. : :

Re: Men in pearls

Posted by Ljuba on June 17, 2012, 1:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"
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It would certainly be an interesting topic for a book!! Research would be fascinating. Any volunteers? --Previous Message-- : That portrait of Henry VIII looks more like : his father than like himself. : : What a rather poignant picture of Charles I : as a teenager! It has youthful optimism, : and yet a hint of wistfulness that seems to : foreshadow his fate. Quite different from : his mature portraits. : : Men indeed have historically worn elaborate : jewels. The sociology of plainer dress : would be interesting, though western men are : still entitled to elaborate military dress : and glitter. : :

Bejewelled men...

Posted by Barbara D. on June 17, 2012, 5:59 pm, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"
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Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Maharajah of Baroda compared to others a modest amount of jewels, but three strings of most wonderful pearls http://data13.gallery.ru/albums/gallery/162894-a432f-38393610-m750x740-ua2ce0.jpg Pratapsing Gaekwar, Maharajah of Baroda with the incomparable seven stringed "Baroda Pearls" (a two stringed necklace of the Baroda Pearls was sold in November 2004 at Christie's in Geneva for US 3.1 million!) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CVuZ8jhSQho/TL_2ASgGr-I/AAAAAAAAAhg/7CD31knqzFw/s640/Sita+Devi+014.jpg Bhupinder Singh, Maharajah of Patiala with the amazing, glittering whopper: The Patiala Necklace. Please don't overlook that tiara... http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CVuZ8jhSQho/TTjC8h6ZonI/AAAAAAAABxI/9vADHAcunBk/s1600/sto06.jpg Another Maharajah of Baroda (don't know his name) encrusted in diamonds and again, some most lovely pearls... http://learntobead.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/maharaja1.jpg?w=283&h=318 And here my absolute favourite picture of a bejewelled man. Queen Mary in all her finery would have looked 'naked' beside this gentleman, The Maharajah of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh ... (I bought a copy of this sitting in format A3 some time ago from the NPG and don't become tired to look at these amazing mount of jewels ) http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CVuZ8jhSQho/TTjDEB3uKvI/AAAAAAAABxk/dr5_C2tP7Ks/s640/web-Bhupinder+Singh+of+Patiala.jpg

More bejewelled men...

Posted by Barbara D. on June 17, 2012, 6:18 pm, in reply to "Bejewelled men..."
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Sir Sayaji Rao III, Maharaja of Baroda http://images.npg.org.uk/800_800/4/8/mw149748.jpg Sir Bhawani Singh Bahadur, Maharaja Rana of Jhalawar http://images.npg.org.uk/800_800/6/6/mw61166.jpg Ranjitsinhji ('Ranji') Vibhaji, Maharaja Jam Sahib of Navanagar The emerald and diamond necklace reminds a lot the one in The Duchess of Cornwall's possession, received during the Gulf tour a few years ago... http://images.npg.org.uk/264_325/4/2/mw196142.jpg And once again my favourite - from a slightly different angle than in the post before: Sir Bhupindra Singh, Maharaja of Patiala http://images.npg.org.uk/800_800/2/5/mw57625.jpg

Re: Bejewelled men...

Posted by Henri M on June 17, 2012, 6:22 pm, in reply to "Bejewelled men..."
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Today's western royals are also 'bejewelled'. Sometimes, when wearing white tie, you see the royals having buttons and cufflinks with diamonds, sapphires or other stones. Here Grand Duke Henri with buttons containing a red stone (garnet?).

Re: Bejewelled men...

Posted by TMN Raugravine on June 17, 2012, 7:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Bejewelled men..."

n/t --Previous Message-- : Today's western royals are also 'bejewelled'. : Sometimes, when wearing white tie, you see : the royals having buttons and cufflinks with : diamonds, sapphires or other stones. : : Here Grand Duke Henri with buttons : containing a red stone (garnet?). : : : : : "Without social history, economic history is barren and political history is intelligible" G.M. Trevelyan

Link: Henry VII of England

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Posted by jinja on June 17, 2012, 9:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"
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Does that piece belong to an order? It has a cross, and apparent crown in the diamonds, and ribbons above the cross. I think it is hanging from continuing ribbons and maybe a chain around the king's neck. There is also a bar of glitter at his shoulder. jinja

Re: Men in pearls

Posted by Dawn on June 17, 2012, 10:19 pm, in reply to "Men in pearls"
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Unique way to showcase the pearls, the birthstones of the month of June, Baxter! --Previous Message-- : : Since we are still in June, for the banner I : thought I'd highlight some male rulers from : a broad spectrum of periods and cultures who : wore pearls. : : They are from left to right, Philip III of : Spain, Fat'h-Ali Shah Qajar of Persia, : Justinian I Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, : Maharaja Sir Sri Krishnaraja Wodiyar IV : Bahadur of Mysore, and Charles I as Prince : of Wales. :

Re: Men in pearls

Posted by Baxter on June 17, 2012, 10:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"
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Henry IV of France

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Posted by Baxter on June 17, 2012, 11:01 pm, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"
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Isn't that the type of (or the) jewel which was the source of CP Victoria's pre-wedding earrings?

Re: Bejewelled men...

Posted by Baxter on June 17, 2012, 11:05 pm, in reply to "Bejewelled men..."
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Barbara, just before reading your comment I was thinking how different it must have been for Queen Mary to have been 'outjeweled' by so many gentlemen when she went to India. The Durbar must have been an incredible sight!

Bejewelled men...and Queen Mary

Posted by Barbara D. on June 20, 2012, 12:55 am, in reply to "Re: Bejewelled men..."
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--Previous Message-- : : Barbara, just before reading your comment I : was thinking how different it must have been : for Queen Mary to have been 'outjeweled' by : so many gentlemen when she went to India. : The Durbar must have been an incredible : sight! : : Coming back to the recent discussion about the Delhi Durbar and the new parure Queen Mary brought with for this occasion, it might have played a role why the queen then decided to wear a new tiara with those huge emerald drops. Everyone expects a queen wearing a crown, but the crown is less a jewel than a symbol. Might it be, that finery-addicted Queen Mary wanted to show substantial jewels by her own beside all these jewel bedecked Indian dignitaries? I guess we will never know .

Re: Bejewelled men...and Queen Mary

Posted by Nellie on June 20, 2012, 2:39 am, in reply to "Bejewelled men...and Queen Mary"
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I suspect we need to take a peek at her correspondence with Aunt Augusta. : --Previous Message- :Coming back to the recent discussion about : the Delhi Durbar and the new parure Queen : Mary brought with for this occasion, it : might have played a role why the queen then : decided to wear a new tiara with those huge : emerald drops. Everyone expects a queen : wearing a crown, but the crown is less a : jewel than a symbol. Might it be, that : finery-addicted Queen Mary wanted to show : substantial jewels by her own beside all : these jewel bedecked Indian dignitaries? I : guess we will never know . :

Re: Men in pearls

Posted by Count75 on June 28, 2012, 9:09 am, in reply to "Men in pearls"
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Why should the ladies have all the fun wearing pearls and looking grand? Very nice. --Previous Message-- : : Since we are still in June, for the banner I : thought I'd highlight some male rulers from : a broad spectrum of periods and cultures who : wore pearls. : : They are from left to right, Philip III of : Spain, Fat'h-Ali Shah Qajar of Persia, : Justinian I Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, : Maharaja Sir Sri Krishnaraja Wodiyar IV : Bahadur of Mysore, and Charles I as Prince : of Wales. :