Hungarian Pearls

Hungarian pearls....photos of historic pearl jewelry for you to enjoy.



Jewelry of Hungary
Ornate Hungarian Pendant with Pearls and Gold Photo by Kari

On a recent trip to Hungary, I visited the wonderful Caprice jewelry museum.

Hungarian Pearls
Hungarian Pearls Photo by Kari

Once located in the artsy city of Szentendre, it is now located in Downtown of Budapest, at Dorottya Diamond Palace.

Hungarian Pearl necklace
Hungarian Necklace with Pearls Photo by Kari

I was hoping to see some historic Hungarian jewelry and this delightful museum didn't disappoint me.

Hungarian Bracelet
Hungarian Bracelet with Pearls Photo by Kari

Included here are several photos of the jewelry that contained pearls. Solid gold jewelry was predominant at other museums in Budapest, but naturally, I was seeking jewelry decorated with pearls.

Hungarian Brooch
Hungarian Brooch with Pearls Photo by Kari

Three other reasons why I liked this museum is one...it was free, unlike most of the other many museums in Szentendre.

Hungarian Jewelry
Hungarian Jewelry with Pearls Photo by Kari

Another reason that impressed me with the Caprice museum is they picked up my husband and I downtown and brought us back for free.

Hungarian Necklace
Hungarian Necklace with Pearls Photo by Kari

The museum was located a ways out of town, so the free ride was much appreciated.

Hungarian Crown
Hungarian Crown with Pearls Photo by Kari

And, third, I could take photos! Now that will win my heart any day. At other museums in Budapest it is customary to charge for the privilege of taking photos and it's not only a token charge either.

Hungarian Jeweled Brooch
Hungarian Brooch with Pearls Photo by Kari

I also found it annoying in other museums to constantly be asked to show my "photo ticket".

Hungarian Brooch
Hungarian Brooch with Pearls Photo by Kari

But....I was able to take photos inside the Budapest parliament building which houses the famous Hungarian crown of St. Stephen from the 11th century.

Hungarian Earrings
Hungarian Earrings with Pearls Photo by Kari

The Caprice Jewelry museum in Szentendre explains the Hungarian jewelry industry in a creative way through a video presentation and also with mannequins to portray St. Stephen (first king of Hungary), monks, workers etc.

Hungarian Crown
Hungarian Crown with Pearls Photo by Kari

Hungarian Necklace
Hungarian Necklace with Pearls Photo by Kari

See photos of the official Hungarian crown.

View amazing mannequins in the Szentendre Hungarian Jewelry Museum.

Read historic recollections about Hungarian pearls here.

Learn about more famous pearls here.

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