There is historical precedent. Napoleon, to mark the long-awaited arrival of his heir, and to thank the woman who made it happen, summoned all the jewelers in the land to send their absolute best ...

Taylor wearing the pear-shaped diamond purchased for her by Burton (right). There is historical precedent. Napoleon, to mark the long-awaited arrival of his heir, and to thank the woman who made it ...

Whether they know it or not, Elizabeth Taylor and Napoleon made them do it. Recall now one of Taylor’s most famous and photographed jewels: the 69.42-carat Taylor Burton pear-shaped diamond, bought ...