Elizabeth Taylor's jewels

Elizabeth Taylor's "La Peregrina" is an early 16th century pearl, ruby and diamond necklace by Cartier. It was a gift from Richard Burton and is estimated at $2,000,000 - $3,000,000. It is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

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Credit: AP Photo/Richard Drew