The Diva's Jewels

Sep 07, 2011, 16:29 PM IST
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Part of a Suite of Kunzite, amethyst and diamond “Triphanes” jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels, from Elizabeth Taylor's estate, is shown in this photograph at Christie's, in New York. It is estimated at $70,000 – $100,000. Christie’s auction house is selling her complete jewelry collection in New York o

Part of a Suite of Kunzite, amethyst and diamond “Triphanes” jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels, from Elizabeth Taylor's estate, is shown in this photograph at Christie's, in New York. It is estimated at $70,000 – $100,000. Christie’s auction house is selling her complete jewelry collection in New York o

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"The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond" from her estate, a 33.19 carat, D color was a gift of Richard Burton. It's estimated price is between $2,500,000 - $3,500,000.

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 Elizabeth Taylor's gold and ivory necklace featuring ivory opera passes, circa 18th and 19th centuries was a gift from the estate of Edith Head to the late actress.

Elizabeth Taylor's gold and ivory necklace featuring ivory opera passes, circa 18th and 19th centuries was a gift from the estate of Edith Head to the late actress.

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 Elizabeth Taylor's

Elizabeth Taylor's "The Prince of Wales Brooch," estimated at $400,000 - $600,000, is shown in this photograph at Christie's, in New York.

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Elizabeth Taylor's

Elizabeth Taylor's "La Peregrina" is an early 16th century pearl, ruby and diamond necklace by Cartier, that was gifted to her by her former husband Richard Burton.

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Elizabeth Taylor's diamond and multi-colored sapphire

Elizabeth Taylor's diamond and multi-colored sapphire "Ball" ear clips, from JARS, estimated at $100,000 - $150,000, are shown in this photograph at Christie's, in New York.

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Elizabeth Taylor's

Elizabeth Taylor's "The Mike Todd Tiara," estimated at $60,000 - $80,000, is shown in this photograph at Christie's, in New York.

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Elizabeth Taylor's diamond, emerald and gold

Elizabeth Taylor's diamond, emerald and gold "Snake" bracelet watch, by BVLGARI, circa 1961, estimated at $12,000 - $15,000, is shown in this photograph at Christie's, in New York.

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 This ruby and diamond necklace was a gift from Mike Todd to Taylor. It is estimated at $200,000 - $300,000.

This ruby and diamond necklace was a gift from Mike Todd to Taylor. It is estimated at $200,000 - $300,000.

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Elizabeth Taylor's

Elizabeth Taylor's "The Taj Mahal Diamond," on a gold and ruby chain by Cartier, was a gift from Richard Burton for her 40th birthday in 1972. It is estimated at $300,000 - $500,000.