Every time British businessman Robert Charlton cheated on his wife, he apparently bought her some extravagant jewelry to try to make amends.
After 26 years of marriage, Elizabeth Charlton had 43 glittering pieces. She died in 2006. Her jewelry box items have been auctioned off — bringing in about $500,000.
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