Famous Necklaces

Celebrities, monarchs, diplomats and affluent people throughout history have purchased or worn some of the world's most famous and provocative pieces of jewelry. Elizabeth Taylor is one such person who was fortunate enough to be showered with such lavishness as the 33.19 Krupp Diamond, a 69.42 carat pear-shaped diamond, as well as one of the largest pearls ever found weighing over 200 carats. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis often was adorned with lavish jewelry from Van Cleef and Arpel and diamonds from Harry Winston, including a $2.6 million engagement ring. Mouna Al-Rashid, the former wife of Saudi billionaire, has amassed a collection of jewelry with an estimated value over $100 million, including an elegant ruby and emerald necklace valued at over $10 million. Queen Elizabeth II shamelessly sports over $50 million worth of personal jewelry articles including the Timur Ruby, Stars of Africa and the Cullinan Diamonds.