10 Most Expensive Pieces of Royal Jewelry

Understand the cultural and historical significance of royal jewelry and see how much the most expensive ones are worth.

La Peregrina

La Peregrina worn by Queen Mary I and later on by Elizabeth Taylor – The Huffington Post

Originally from Panama in the 16th century, La Peregrina pearl is a necklace valued at US$11.8 million. 

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Allegedly, after being taken from Panama, this necklace traveled the world, first being owned by Spanish queens and then being gifted to Queen Mary I of England as a gift from her future husband King Philip II of Spain. 

Later on, La Peregrina was bought by the American actor Richard Burton as a gift for his wife, Elizabeth Taylor, who now owns the necklace.