GREAT MOMENT IN PEARL HISTORY: Billie Holiday Looks Stunning Singing in Pearls

We love to go back and find some of the most iconic women of all time wearing pearls!

Today’s feature is an American Jazz legend.

The late, Billie Holiday is a woman known for her melodious voice, gorgeous face, and her beautiful signature of flowers that she wore in her hair. We think she is a great addition to our “Great Moment in Pearl History” because she made pearls a sophisticated and stylish statement in her jazzy look.

Eleanora Fagan, most commonly known as Billie Holiday and nicknamed “Lady Day” by friend and musical partner, Lester Young, was born on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She later died in   New York City, New York, United States on July 17, 1959 at the age of 44. read more

GREAT MOMENT IN PEARL HISTORY: Old Photo Postcard of Woman Wearing Pearls and Art Nouveau Costume

We love to go back and find some of the most iconic women of all time wearing pearls!

Today’s feature is a very old postcard photo of a woman wearing pearls.

This rare and old photo postcard seems to be in pretty great condition!

The image features a stylish French Lady wearing a beautifully Art Nouveau Costume! The way she is dressed in the picture is so amazing because women have long changed this style of dress and this style was actually quite refreshing.

It is also truly amazing because in the image she displays numerous layers of pearls from her headdress all the way to her neck making for a regal look. read more

GREAT MOMENT IN PEARL HISTORY: Audrey Hepburn Wearing Pearls

We love to go back and find some of the most iconic woman of all time wearing pearls!

Today’s feature is a movie legend.

British actress, Audrey Kathleen Hepburn (May 4, 1929– January 20, 1993) was a woman of style best known for her little black dress and pearsl in her role as Holly Golightly/ Lula Mae Barnes on Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961).

We all loved her class and how can we forget her famous saying, “how do I look?”

Off camera, Ms. Hepburn had the same amount of panache and she could be often found in great dresses, darling accessories, and hairstyles that were cute and grand. read more