Through Classical Eyes

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Perfect, classic pearls from the 1950s. More information about them from
Sassy Classics.
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All the images in this slide show come from Sassy Classics
because it is almost the sole source of inspired web images of pearls. It is also an excellent site.
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The Empress Theodora wore a necklace just like this! Well, hers was real, of course ... This one dates to the 1950s, and there is more information about it at Sassy Classics.
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Here is Empress Theodora in her necklace, shown in a 6th century mosaic at Ravenna. This image comes from the Nova site, which you may have just visited.

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The central bow in this Victorian pearl choker is nearly 3" tall.
From Sassy Classics.
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Another classic design. Scroll down to see it all. I found this one too at Sassy Classics.
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