Remembering History: This Peregrina Pearl was a Valentine’s Day gift from Burton to Elizabeth Taylor. It is thought to be one of the finest examples of a pear-shaped natural pear, weighing in at 55.95 carats. The stone was once owned by Queen Mary Tudor (right) and was made into a stunning necklace by Cartier.

This Peregrina Pearl was a Valentine’s Day gift from Burton to Elizabeth Taylor. It is thought to be one of the finest examples of a pear-shaped natural pear, weighing in at 55.95 carats. The stone was once owned by Queen Mary Tudor (right) and was made into a stunning necklace by Cartier.

This Peregrina Pearl was a Valentine’s Day gift from Burton to Elizabeth Taylor. It is thought to be one of the finest examples of a pear-shaped natural pear, weighing in at 55.95 carats. The stone was once owned by Queen Mary Tudor (right) and was made into a stunning necklace by Cartier.