La Peregrina Pearl

This La Peregrina pearl necklace is the next million-dollar treasure. La Peregrina is a Spanish word that means "pilgrim" or "wanderer." As it passed from the hands of an African slave who discovered it to England's royalties, the history surrounding the stated necklace has never been more accurate. La Peregrina Pearl has a total of 500 years of history behind it.

The jewelry, dubbed "one of the perfect pear-shaped necklaces," costs a staggering $11.8 million. Once owned by Queen Mary of England, now held by Prince Philip II of Spain, and Richard Burton's gift to his beloved Elizabeth Taylor (despite his good fortune, he only paid $37,000 for it). A floral pattern is painstakingly crafted on the lovely pearl necklace with fascinating rubies. The total weight of La Peregrina is 55.95 carats.

This pear-shaped pearl was originally 223.8 grains in weight. It was the largest pearl ever discovered at the time of its discovery. To fasten the pearl to its setting in 1913, it had to be drilled and cleaned. The pearl's weight was reduced to 203.84 grains after drilling and cleaning. La Peregrina is still one of the world's largest symmetrical pear-shaped pearls.

Price: $11.8 million