[Precious romances] E03⏐La Peregrina

[Precious romances] E03⏐La Peregrina

From Voice of Jewels by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

February 26, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 3

About this episode

The episode explores the story of La Peregrina, a royal pearl gifted by Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor, highlighting its historical significance and romantic context.

Richard Burton, one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors, decided to give his beloved an extraordinary piece of jewelry... For Richard’s heart belonged to a star. An immense, internationally renowned star by the name of Elizabeth Taylor. And his gift is unlike any other... It's a royal pearl, once worn by the queens of England and Spain: La Peregrina. Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History’s most fascinating jewels. With Inezita Gay-Eckel, Jewelry Historian and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, and Léonard Pouy, Art Historian and Content and Transmission Manager at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Martin Quenehen, Aram Kebabdjian, Edoardo Ballerini

Guests: Inezita Gay-Eckel, Léonard Pouy

Topics covered

  • jewelry history
  • Hollywood
  • pearls
  • romantic gifts
  • famous couples

Keywords

  • La Peregrina
  • Richard Burton
  • Elizabeth Taylor
  • royal pearl
  • jewelry history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, Bababam

Places: England, Spain

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