Elizabeth

 The majority of people don't think of jewelry as jewelry. It's an accessory or three, four or six pieces that we put on our outfits. Certain jewelry is more than an accessory. Certain pieces are prized because of their significance and history. They're an emblem of status like owning an expensive crown or purchasing an island for yourself. The "La Peregrina pearl" is an instance of this type of jewelry. It's probably the most famous pearl in the world and was auctioned off last year at auction for $11.8 million. The previous owner of the pearl was an Oscar-winning actress, Elizabeth Taylor, may have been a factor in the value. La Peregrina was an extremely well-known pearl prior to it was purchased by Elizabeth Taylor. Its fascinating background makes it more impressive. A slave African slave who was required to work on the Gulf of Panama's Santa Margarita coast in the 16th century discovered the pearl.