Necklace Elizabeth I, Tudor

This Elizabeth I pendant is made of lead-free pewter and is plated in 22k gold. It comes with red glass. The pendant is suspended on a chain. It is attached to a folding information card which has a portrait of Elizabeth I on the front. On the reverse is a brief history of jewellery in the Tudor period.

Jewellery was an important part of Tudor fashion for the wealthy and prominent as it showed their wealth and social status. The most common types of jewellery included rings, brooches, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. This jewellery was made of gold, silver and bronze.

Pearls were very popular and were worn by both Anne Boleyn and her daughter Elizabeth I. Pearls were worn as a necklace, as single pearls or in a combination of both. This can be seen in the front picture of Queen Elizabeth I, who has individual pearls sewn onto her dress.

• Material: jewellery metal
• Imported from the UK