famous pearl jewelry pieces in history too?

 

Great choice — pearls have an amazing history in jewelry! Let’s look at a few famous pearl jewelry pieces and stories:

Famous Pearl Jewelry in History:

1. La Peregrina Pearl

• One of the most famous pearls in the world.
• Discovered in the 1500s in the Gulf of Panama.
• Owned by kings and queens of Spain.
• Later given to Elizabeth Taylor by Richard Burton — she had it set into a beautiful necklace by Cartier.

2. The Imperial Crown of Russia

• Worn by Empress Catherine the Great.
• Decorated with over 75 large pearls and thousands of diamonds.

3. Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara

• A famous British royal tiara made for Queen Mary.
• Features beautiful dangling pearl drops.
• Worn by Princess Diana and now by Catherine, Princess of Wales.

4. The Hope Pearl

• One of the largest and most famous natural saltwater pearls.
• An unusual grey to greenish-brown color.
• Part of the collection of Henry Philip Hope, who also owned the famous Hope Diamond.

Famous Pearl Jewelry Brands Today:

• Mikimoto (Japan) — Inventor of the cultured pearl, known for perfect, classic pearl necklaces.
• Cartier — Famous for luxury pearl and diamond pieces.
• Tiffany & Co. — Classic American brand with elegant pearl collections.
• Bulgari — Often mixes pearls with colorful gemstones.