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(Prepare for Elizabeth Taylor's Magnificent Jewells Collection
The month has a
rrived for Christie's auction house in New York to hold the collection of Elizabeth Taylor jewels and fashion items. With over 2,000 of Taylor’s belongings including her prized jewels worth millions, a host of her favourite fine are pieces and her some of her most stunning dresses - the auction is predicted to be a huge success. Each item on sale in the "Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" tells a magnificent, passionate story of a loved Hollywood star, whose global career spammed 5 decades and was also known for her love of beautiful jewels and diamonds, stating once “Big girls need big diamonds”. The Elizabeth Taylor jewellery auction consists of some of the worlds most stunning Jewells and diamonds she has received as gifts from her seven different husbands over the years. Such jewels include - A 33.19-carat, emerald-cut diamond ring, British Hollywood actor Richard Burton gave to her in 1968 – estimated to sell for $2.5 million to $3.5 million.
- A 16th-century pear-shaped pearl which is the centre piece of a ruby-and-diamond necklace designed by Cartier estimated to sell for $2 million to $3 million.
- A ruby and diamond set which was a gift from her third husband and film producer Mike Todd.
All of Elizabeth Taylor’s diamonds and jewels on sale have a significant meaning to the star and the fans that loved her, all extraordinary gifts to the women who had a special love for beautiful jewels, who loved sharing them with her adoring fans. The Elizabeth Taylor collection also presents a journey through her striking fashion pieces - including her glamorous red-carpet gowns. Taylor’s collection will be available on auction at Christies New York and online from December 13th to 17th - part of the proceeds going to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS foundation.
