The La Peregrina pearl is one of the most famous pearls in the world. Its owners include the Spanish monarchs, the history of the pearl spans almost 500 years and recently belonged to actress Elizabeth Taylor. [1][2] The jewel is now in private ownership.

May 25, 2021 · The pearl in question – known as La Peregrina – was one of the most famous in world history, prized for its size, perfect shape and impressive provenance.

Jul 24, 2019 · Few pearls have created more excitement, enthusiasm and even obsession as the world renowned “La Peregrina.” The pear-shaped pearl is believed to be one of the most symmetrical natural pearls ever found. It is steeped in history, glamour and folklore.

La Pelegrina pearl is one of the most famous pearls in the world. Its history spans more than 350 years, and it has survived both the French Revolution of 1789–99 and the Russian Bolshevik (Communist) revolution of 1917.

When Burton purchased the "La Peregrina" it was suspended as a pendant on a delicate pearl necklace. They decided to have the necklace re-designed by Cartier and the result was a masterpiece of pearls, rubies and diamonds.

"La Peregrina" in Spanish means "the Pilgrim" or "the Wanderer." The large pear-shaped white pearl, which originally weighed 223.8 grains, and was the largest pearl ever discovered during this period, was discovered in 1513 off the Pearl Islands in the Gulf of Panama by a negro slave.

Here, we explore the intertwined history behind two of the most famous (and natural) pearls: La Peregrina and La Pelegrina. Both terms mean "pilgrim" in Spanish, a traveler who journeys for religious reasons, and both of these "pilgrim" pearls surprisingly have a very similar origin according to the history we can trace.

Oct 30, 2020 · La Peregrina is one of the most famous pearls in the world, with a fascinating recorded journey of ownership that began nearly 500 years ago. Being worn by royals, infamous bloodthirsty queens, and an English-American actress Elizabeth Taylor, La Peregrina pearl remains one of the oldest and best-documented historical jewels today.

Dec 14, 2023 · La Peregrina Pearl holds a rich historical lineage dating back to its discovery in 1513 off the coast of Panama. It was found by a slave in the Gulf of Panama's Pearl Islands.

Dec 2, 2017 · La Peregrina lore tells that it was discovered on a tiny island off the coast of Panama. As one of the stories goes, it was found by a slave who was brought there from Africa, for which he was granted freedom.