Do you know what was one of the most expensive and famous designer pearls jewelry gifts for St. Valentine?
Richard Burton gave the legendary La Peregrina pearl to his beloved wife Elizabeth Taylor. This happened in 1969 as a gift, on St. Valentine Day.
La Peregrina pearl
Actually, La Peregrina was only one of the fabulous gifts of Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor. La Peregrina is one of the most remarkable and rarest natural pearls. It means “wanderer” in Spanish. The white pear-shaped pearl weighs 50.6-carat (or 10 gram). It has a size of a duck egg. Its history goes back to the 16th century to the coast of Panama. The name itself alludes to its frequent travels across the world. As a matter of fact, it has changed many noble Spanish, French, and English owners. Earlier, it belonged to queens including Bloody Mary. Then, it was in the possession of Joseph Bonaparte, the elder brother of Napoleon. Eventually, La Peregrina was adorning Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor.
In 1969, Richard Burton bought this gorgeous pearl for $37,000. He gave it as a Valentine’s Day gift for Elizabeth Taylor. Then Cartier created a beautiful diamond and cultured pearl necklace. The necklace helped to display this fabulous legendary pearl. It was a very nice designer pearl jewelry gift for St. Valentine’s!
After the death of Elizabeth Taylor, her famous jewelry collection was auctioned at Christie’s. There someone purchased this astounding diamond and pearl necklace crowned with La Peregrina for $11,842,500. This purchase establishes a world auction record for jewelry made of pearls. This amount had surpassed all predictions regarding the price the famous pearl would earn. Initially, La Peregrina was expected to be sold for about $3 million. Actually, we do not know who enjoys the beauty of La Peregrina at present. As a matter of fact, the buyer stays anonymous.
This huge money paid for La Peregrina prove one fact. People always love and valued pearl jewelry. Not by chance, pearls are called the “Queens of gems and gems of queens”.
Designer pearl jewelry gifts
Certainly, there has always been a tradition to give nice jewelry to the loved ones for St. Valentine’s Day. Of course, you want her to be happy. You want her beautiful eyes to shine. Then, offer her an interesting pearl jewelry gift. This gift will last for years. Definitely, she will wear it with pride. Moreover, this pearl jewelry gift will always remind her of her attention and love.
Jewelry Olga offers a beautiful collection of designer pearl jewelry gifts. You may give such a gift to your loved one as a St. Valentine’s Day. By the way, women love wearing pearl pendants. Thus, Jewelry Olga has created an interesting collection featuring different designer pearl pendants. You may take a look at our Pendant Collection. As a matter of fact, designer pearl pendants may be very different. On the one hand, we offer delicate pearl pendants featuring of a small round pearls. On the other hand, you may like a show-stopper created of a big baroque pearl. These pendants look amazing. Baroque pearls have whimsical shape and astounding bold colors. Moreover, these baroque pearl pendants are detachable. So, you may wear it not only on a chain. You will attach it to a bracelet or to a necklace. Then, you will get a new piece of designer pearl jewelry.
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