Jun 19, 2024, 04:17 PM IST
The La Peregrina pearl necklace belonging to Elizabeth Taylor was sold by Christie’s in 2011. Elizabeth Taylor was seen wearing the La Peregrina pearl necklace in 1992.
A seven-strand pearl necklace was auctioned by Christie’s in 2013.
A ceremonial pearl necklace (chaozhu), thought to have been owned by Emperor Yongzheng, was auctioned by Sotheby’s in 2010.
A portrait from the 18th century depicting Emperor Yongzheng.
In an 1887 illustration, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III is depicted wearing the Baroda pearls. The necklace, originally comprising seven strands, was auctioned at Christie’s in 2007.
The Cowdray black pearls, formerly owned by Lady Pearson, the Viscountess Cowdray. The necklace and matching earrings were last sold at Sotheby's in 2015.
A Cartier pearl necklace that once belonged to Queen Mary, the Duchess of Windsor, and Kelly Klein, who sold it at a Sotheby's auction in 2007.
Wallis Simpson wearing the pearl necklace mentioned earlier in 1965.