10 Feb Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer – Eternal beauty
Why ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ is so fascinating
The ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ by the Dutch master Johannes Vermeer is one of the most famous paintings in the world. No one knows exactly who the girl was, who has managed to enchant every spectator for more than 350 years. The girl’s gaze is defiant, but also questioning; a little sad and at the same time sparkling. Because of this masterfully painted expression, the girl is also called the ‘Mona Lisa of the Netherlands’.
From 10 February to 4 June, 2023, she will be the guest of honor at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the city where Bonebakker jeweler has been offering pearl jewelry for more than 230 years.
The mystery of ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’
‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ was painted around 1665 and people all over the world have been fascinated by ‘The Girl’ ever since. The Girl with a Pearl Earring has even been credited with a role as a muse in the film adaptation of Tracy Chavelier’s book, ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’. In this film, the girl is played by Scarlett Johansson. No matter how much the girl has been looked at and examined, she is still a mystery. She probably never really existed, but Vermeer, ‘The Master of Light’, made her come alive. The painting has been part of the collection of the Mauritshuis in The Hague since 1902.
The famous pearl which isn’t a pearl
The Mauritshuis recently examined the painting with new techniques and something special was discovered: the pearl that the girl wears is an illusion. The ‘pearl’ floats in space and is not worn with a hook like an earring. Vermeer created the ‘pearl’ with only two strokes of lead white. Luckily, pearl jewelry that ís real, can be seen today in your favorite jewellery store.
Romantic Victorian pearls
People have been wearing pearls for thousands of years. It was mainly kings and queens who could carry these beautiful treasures from the sea. In the documented, rich history of Bonebakker it is described that ‘Paarlen- en juweelenhandel As Bonebakker & Zoon’ as court jeweler supplied many pearls to the family of Orange. Bonebakker was a purveyor to the royal household of all 19th-century monarchs of Orange. At that time, natural pearls (called ‘peres’) were richly worn by ‘ladies of good standing’. They were seen as romantic, and stylish.
One of the royal showpieces that Bonebakker was allowed to produce in the 19th century was the royal crown, made in 1840. This crown, which was made for King William II during the Early Victorian period, has: “various coloured stones, ‘peres’, as well as eight rows of descending ‘peres’.”
Willem III (1817-90), King of The Netherlands, Nicolaas Pieneman, 1856 oil on canvas, Rijksmuseum
At Bonebakker we are still fascinated by the mysticism and shine of pearls. Not only that of ‘Girl with a pearl earring’, but by every pearl that nature gives us. In the Bonebakker collection, you can find various pearl earrings; from very classic to very modern. With their soft shine, they highlight the radiance of women of all ages.
Pearl earrings from the BoHo Collection by Ole Lynggaard, available at Bonebakker
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Messika Amsterdam
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Flying sky high in the dome of the Koepelkerk in Amsterdam, spectacular aerial acrobats in a graceful tissue took the breath away of our appreciated clients, press and friends during our 225 year anniversary party. A sensational jewellery show accompagnied by Ace on Sax, infectuous tunes spun by the DJ from his golden booth…
Blue Bridge, reflection of a characteristic element on the water of this famous bridge crossing the Amstel river. 18kt white gold and diamonds. Collection ‘Bridges of Amsterdam’ To celebrate our 225th anniversary we present our jubilee collection ‘Bridges of Amsterdam’. An ode to the…
Bonebakker celebrates its 225th anniversary Bonebakker Jewelers has enjoyed a long and illustrious history since its foundation in 1792. Bonebakker was commissioned to create the Royal Crown of Holland for the Prince of Orange (1840) and the Silver Keys ot the city of Amsterdam (1806) for…
These amazing pieces have left the Jewellery Theatre in our store and appeared in Nouveau Magazine ! styling: Inge Holkenborg photography: Carlfried Verwaayen
Wishing you a Happy Easter! Sunday April 16th we are closed, we are looking forward to welcome you back on Monday April17th from 11am till 7pm.
Often our jewellery is used for photoshoots in renowned magazines, but this weekend was a special one! In the Style magzine (distributed with the Financieel Dagblad, Financial Times) a magical setting was created. Models floating in the water dressed in beautiful gowns. Our bracelet paved…
Hints of green grass and bright blue sky are a prelude to the promise of warmer weather. Cheerful daffodils smile as crocuses bring forth hope in their glorious yet all too brief return. Joy and anticipation abound, optimism blooms and the flowers of the season…
Amethyst is the most prized variety of Quartz, which occurs in a variety of shades of purple, ranging from deep purple to lilac. Amethyst is found in India, Brazil, Uruguay, Madagascar and the United States. Quartz also has a yellowish orange variety called Citrine. In…
Also this year the oldest jeweller of the Netherlands will be celebrating Christmas in style. Located in Museum Square, the Conservatorium Hotel is the perfect location in which to share festive cheer and merriment. On Friday December 9th, Bonebakker has started the festive season by switching…
When you think of a sapphire you may think of the rich blue color that sapphires are famous for. But did you know that besides blue sapphires and red rubies, the corundum family also has ‘fancy sapphires’? These sapphires come in shades of green, yellow,…
#1 Chokers Make a statement with a sparkling choker necklace like this stunning flowered piece from Pasquale Bruni, made in 18kt gold and diamonds, inspired by the hidden gardens of Milan. #2 Navettes Navette is the shape of the season! Show off some length with luscious long earrings…
Summer is here! Let this season be filled with sunshine, cocktail party accessories and extraordinary jewels at Bonebakker. Bonebakker selected our favorite pieces for a fabulous summer. The perfect accessory for a summer cocktail party? Jewelry of course! Make your ears sparkle with the Bucellati 18kt gold ear studs with diamonds from…
Bonebakker is excited and honored to announce that the world famous Italian jewelry brand Buccellati will be joining the Bonebakker collection. Buccellati famous for textural gold jewelry and exquisite silver objects Since 1919 Bucellati has been designing gorgeous creations, with its signature ‘silky effect’ engraving techniques….
Vibrant green Emerald, birthstone of the month May Emerald is the lush and vibrant green specimen of the mineral Beryl. Aquamarine (blue), Heliodor (yellow) and Morganite (pink) are other specimens of Beryl. It’s original name, Smaragd, is derived from the ancient Greek word for green…
Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Flowers. Chocolate. Breakfast in bed. Mother’s Day gifts are great, but nothing says, “I love you, mommy” like a drawing. Find an extra special present to spoil your mum at Bonebakker from our wide range of jewellery and gifts this Mother’s day….
As the famous Dutch song goes, ‘Ik geef je een roosje, mijn roosje’, give her a Piaget Rose for Mother’s Day. ENJOY OUR PIAGET SALE Our favorite pieces from the Piaget collection have come down to the last items, which we can offer at lovely…
Happy Easter from Bonebakker Juwelier Let’s fly into the spring season with grace, elegance and some sparkle! 18kt pink gold Liberty Butterfly ring pavé set with white and brown diamonds by Pasquale Bruni exclusively available at Bonebakker
Jewellery and accessories are a unique way to embellish your look and to add some details to your own style. Not just for her, also for him! Bonebakker suggests some beautiful accessories selected for men from our always expanding collection. Some of our favourite pieces…
Found in just one place on earth, tanzanite is a relatively recent discovery. It is said that the Masai tribesman Ali Juuyawatu found the first Tanzanite crystal in 1967 in the hills of Merelani in northern Tanzania. The name “tanzanite” is used for blue to bluish…
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A JOYFUL 2016 Best wishes from the Bonebakker Jewelers team Jannie Iwema, Aron Kegel, Barbara Bots, Nona Joanes, Lara Geijsen and Asal Al Khamisy OPENING HOURS DURING HOLIDAY SEASON Daily from 10:00 – 20:00, Sunday from 11:00 – 19:00 December 24th and…
Get your Christmas gifts during the festive shopping night in the in-house Van Baerle Shopping Gallery and enjoy live music, Champagne and exclusive promotions in all shops – including Bonebakker Jewelers. YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED FOR THE CONSERVATORIUM CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NIGHT 17 DECEMBER 2015 17:00…
The spectacular event we hosted with Boucheron to celebrate our exclusive collaboration and of course the beautiful creations of Maison Boucheron. A great day with a Royal Tea and a Dinner with deliciously gorgeous jewelry! >
Spinel an under-appreciated gemstone This month Bonebakker will showcase the vibrant and colorful gemstone spinel. Spinel is one the most under-appreciated gemstones and has long been mistaken for ruby. Many of the famous “rubies” of history were actually spinels. In ancient times, the gem mines…
Happy birthday to dinh van! This year the famous French jewellery house dinh van is celebrating its 50th anniversary with several festivities and a very special collection. Jean Dinh Van has been designing iconic collections since 1965, creating a specific style; contemporary and timeless. In…
Inspired by the spectacular ‘supermoon’ total lunar eclipse visible early this morning, our gemstone expert will highlight another magical natural phenomenon; the dazzling and beautiful orange gemstone Spessartine. Spessartine or spessartite is one of the lesser-known, bright orange varieties of garnet, also called ‘mandarine garnet’. It…
The Netherlands celebrates 200 years of Dutch Kingdom The Kingdom of The Netherlands celebrated its 200 year anniversary on Saturday 26th of September. After two years of 200 celebrations and activities around the country, the closing celebration is primarily a story of recognizable themes that…
Prinsjesdag 2015 Today will be the last time the Golden Carriage (Dutch: Gouden Koets) is used to carry the Dutch monarch from the Noordeinde Royal Palace to the Ridderzaal in order to deliver the Speech from the Throne. The golden coach is to be refurbished and will disappear from view for several years….
In this ‘design derby’ the design icons of the Netherlands and Belgium will face each other in an exciting confrontation. From the sumptuous and elegant Belgian Art Nouveau to the more austere Dutch version and from the contemporary traditional tours de force from Belgium to…
September 10th 2015: Vogue Fashion Night’s Out at Bonebakker Bonebakker Jewelers is getting ready for this year’s Vogue Fashion Night Out! We are proud to announce the unique collaboration between Bonebakker and international fashion brand Spijkers en Spijkers. To celebrate this alliance of couture and…
The 18kt gold&silver reversible classic chain bracelet by John hardy complements every summer look, from breezy white dresses to your favorite beach look. A hand-woven bracelet crafted from polished silver and warm 18kt gold is designed with John Hardy’s signature flair and ultra-versatile reversibility.
Sail Amsterdam has truly unique character among the nautical events because of the participation of the biggest world’s sailing ships. Seeing them sail near the old city of Amsterdam, gives a lasting impression to a visitor. Bonebakker has been supplying silver hatches to the Royal…
WIN this beautiful silver piece by Parisian jeweller dinh van, On July 14th we celebrate Bastille Day with you by announcing here on our news page how to WIN this playful pendant. Stay tuned!
Private shopping event with Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Bonebakker Jewellers was proud to organize a press presentation and private shopping event with Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen. The favourite jewellery brand of the Danish royal family is taking the world by storm with their stunning and sensual jewellery…
Opening hours Easter 2015 April 5th: closed April 6th : 11 – 19 h above: Vintage piece by Boucheron: gold and enamel clip/brooche below: Boucheron added a new animal to their great collection ‘animaux’. This spring 2015…
Happy Chinese New Year! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Cute little silver sheep from the animal collection from our Jewellery Theatre. Wishing you all the best this year of the sheep.
Surprise your love with a heart, flower or -why not- a cute hedgehog. Valentines Day 2015
Find the perfect earrings for New Years Eve ! MORE>>>
This set is just stunning, made in 18kt rosegold with diamonds! Aaahhhhhhhhhh….. Browse our selection of Christmas gifts to suit any budget.
Shop for your Christmas presents at Bonebakker Jeweler. We carry a special mix of pieces from renowned jewellery houses as well as our own collection. Precious silver gifts for small prices and exclusive jewellery customized to your wishes. For your convenience we are open every…
SWEET ITALIAN MORNINGS During the month of October Bonebakker has a special early bird promotion! Purchase a jewel before noon and receive 10% discount on one of our Italian jewellery brands. In addition we offer the special jewel cleaning service for your favorite piece, while…
This year we celebrated Vogue Fashion Night Out with the models of Modellist-ID. Marc Cox presented his own designed shirt showing various sky-lines melted into each other, a reflection of his own life as a topmodel working in another city every day. Models travelling all over the…
This year, in 2014, Piaget is celebrating its 140th anniversary and on the occasion of the 27th Biennale des Antiquaires the company is highlighting a stellar period in its creative history from the 1960s and 70s, enhanced by the most precious materials: diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, hard…
During the summer all the animals come out to play. Why not show a little pizzaz by wearing something with a lion or bird? Animals are HOT during the summer of 2014 and you can be to! You can wear anything with an animal on…
Today the summer holidays started in Amsterdam. Dutch people will start travelling to their summer destinations and tourists will visit Amsterdam. We welcome everyone to our beautiful city and wish you a very pleasant stay. Amsterdam is heaven for those who love shopping, although you…
Take a fresh look at the world of fashion this spring with Bonebakker. Treat yourself to something special from our selection of must-haves, like this striking 24kt gold pi pendant by the French jewellery house dinh van. more about the dinh van collection
Jewellery Theatre by Maxim Voznesensky … Do not let the dim interior and the quirky design of our Jewellery Theatre in our boutique make you hesitate before entering. The atmosphere resembles a jewellery fairy tale: whimsical gold, precious stones, and pearl jewels are displayed in cabinets…
Bonebakker’s suggestions for Valentines Day. Shop our handpicked collection to find something for someone special ! Lovely pieces & special offers can easily be purchased in our pop up online Valentine Shop * delivery before February 14th 2014 when ordered before February 12th 2014 * purchases can be changed for different sizes /…
The Monica Rich Kosann collection is designed to offer customers heirlooms for our generation. Our goal is to capture the essence of fashion while maintaining the timeless elegance of design. A woman can tell her story through her jewelry. Living with and celebrating the memories…
This year’s collection of the Italian Jewellery House Pasquale Bruni is highlighted by Mandala, which blossoms from the lotus flower. It’s the power of color, fused with an intimate and fascinating light and a labyrinth of emotions from which one emerges full of regenerative energy…
For Christmas shopping Amsterdam be sure to visit the Bonebakker Salon in Amsterdam. Open daily from 10h – 20h. Our boutique is a place of discovery and inspiration where you can find a special Christmas gift. December is traditioneel een feestelijke maand bij Bonebakker Wij verwelkomen u bij ons in…
Just arrived at our store in Amsterdam Platinum Ring with a fine 4.06ct tanzanite. A stunning colour play of violette and blue hues can be seen in this rare gemstone. The half moon diamonds have been cut especially for this ring to enhance the beauty…
NEW Bonebakker Jeweler presents a fresh interpretation of an ancient piece of jewelry ! Bonebakker’s jewelry store has been selling jewelry in Amsterdam for over two centuries. As early as the nineteenth century Bonebakker received numerous prestigious commissions culminating in a new crown…
Ever since 1994, MTV’s annual European music awards have been bringing the world’s biggest pop stars together to perfectly capture the zeitgeist of each musical movement. Bonebakker is ready for the MTV EMA 2013 taking place in Amsterdam this weekend! We just got some new beautiful pieces…
At Bonebakker Jeweller in Amsterdam we like autumn storms, check out these spectacular earrings by Maxim Voznesensky !
For this edition of Vogue Fashion’s Night Out, The Conservatorium Hotel will be completely in the theme of “Fashion Icons”. Bonebakker Jewelers and the other exclusive shops in the Van Baerle Shopping Gallery will be dedicated this evening to fashion and style icons, inspired by…
In our beautiful Magnolia tree 7 special vintage evening bags are hanging in between the blossoms. A stunning silver jewel is hidden in each fabegg… Select your favourite surprise egg this Easter and get spoiled with a piece of jewellery by Pesavento or John Hardy…
We celebrate the beautiful Piaget Rose today ! Piaget Roses can be found everywhere in the Conservatorium Hotel … Our precious Piaget Rose Collection is complemented with some stunning pieces. All senses are pleased by this unique rose, enjoy!
Miniature Key of Amsterdam as a pretty pendant. Sterling silver, gold plated on colorful cords or chain. Silver Keys of Amsterdam made by Bonebakker in 1811 Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte visited Amsterdam Ocotber 9th, 1811. Symbolically he received the silver keys of Amsterdam. These silver keys,...
Thank you for all your kind messages for our 1 year anniversary in the Conservatorium Hotel. We thankfully remember our founder Adrianus Bonebakker who came to Amsterdam and established as a silversmith in 1792. More images of the Bonebakker family on the website of the…
Piet Paris, the Dutch fashion illustrator who counts Marni, Viktor & Rolf and Saks Fifth Avenue among his clients, is decorating the windows of Amsterdam Fashion Week venue The Conservatorium hotel to launch the Dutch capital’s eighteenth official fashion week that starts today. At Bonebakker…
With a successful charity auction on June 3rd 2012 a start has been made to raise the extra funding necessary for the preservation of the Bonebakker Archive for posterity. Facsimiles of presentation drawings and exclusive arrangements with museums and shopkeepers raised 7,900 euros. In addition,…
During the official opening of Bonebakker Jeweler in the Conservatorium Hotel March 22nd, 2012, dancers of the Scapino Ballet performed beautiful scenes from their show ‘Pearl’. Bonebakker Jeweler opened its doors in Amsterdam in 1792 and has been an institution in the Netherlands ever since. Adrianus Bonebakker was…