Mar 23, 2011 elizabeth taylor s most memorable jewelry. Known for her colorful couture and jawdropping jewelry, taylor, who died in 2011 at the age of 79, took special care to preserve her designer wardrobe. I am a bench jeweler myself and have my very own small fine jewelry business hush fine jewelry on etsy and have been having my own love affair with really great gemstones and jewelry creations since i was a little girl. Taylor chose to have the diamond set into a ring, and the finished piece became part of her legend as well as her collection. Elizabeth wore the krupp diamond ring frequently referring to it as her favorite piece of jewelry. Elizabeth taylors incredible jewelry collection sold for a. Most expensive jewelry sold from elizabeth taylor collection. The jewelry was chosen because they had pictures of taylor wearing the pieces in books that will be used in the display. Elizabeth taylors jewelry, including famed diamond ring. Lets find out which piece was sold as the most expensive jewelry. For elizabeth taylor, says hamish bowles, it was her jewels. Elizabeth taylor is wearing the diamond tiara that todd bought for her. This 33carat diamond ring was once a signature piece of jewelry for taylor.
Elizabeth taylors storied jewelry up for auction photos. Jul 30, 2018 originally named the krupp diamond, after its original diamond, it became the elizabeth taylor diamond after richard burton bought it for taylor in 1968. Now the lavish gifts that the two men gave elizabeth taylor to. Our favorite pieces from elizabeth taylors jewelry auction at christies what became a legend most. Shortly after the couple divorced in 1979, elizabeth taylor sold the taylor burton diamond and donated a portion of the proceeds to fund the building of a hospital in botswana. Dec 15, 2011 francois curiel leads the auction proceedings during the second day of the elizabeth taylor jewelry sale at christies. Nov 23, 2011 the mike todd diamond ear pendants, 1957. Elizabeth taylors jewels auctioned off for recordbreaking. My love affair with jewelry marks the first time this beautiful jewelry will be seen together as a collection. The important part is that it appears that the jewelry will be used and thats the way taylor, it seems, would have wanted it. The taylor burton diamond was originally owned by harriet annenberg ames. The jewelry and other items amassed will be used in all sorts of ways. On elizabeth taylor s passing, the krupp diamond was put up for auction by christies.
Originally named the krupp diamond, after its original diamond, it became the elizabeth taylor diamond after richard burton bought it for taylor in 1968. Elizabeth taylor jewelry sale is the most valuable in. May 02, 2019 one of catherine the greats emeralds, now at 75. Elizabeth taylors jewels photo 1 pictures cbs news. The sale drew unprecedented interest from bidders throughout the world, who gathered in christies flagship rockefeller center saleroom. Elizabeth taylor wore the krupp diamond as a ring, and called it her favorite piece. It goes without saying what kind of legendary and iconic reputation elizabeth taylor left for herself, and her jewelry. This historic sale set a world record for the most valuable sale of jewelry in auction history, and set a new bar for the most valuable collection of fashion ever offered at auction. While the actress expressed regrets over the years about selling the diamond, she. The free exhibit celebrates the publication of taylor s book. The elizabeth taylor diamond, formerly known as the krupp diamond, is a 33. Actress elizabeth taylors worldrenowned collection of jewelry will be auctioned off in december at a twoday sale that is expected to realize more than. Elizabeth taylor was the subject of many scandals during her lifetime. The diamond was one of a number of significant pieces of jewellery owned by taylor, her collection also included the 68 carat taylorburton diamond, which was bought by the couple in 1969.
Gems from the elizabeth taylor auction from a 33carat diamond to a pair of white hot pants, see a sampling of the stars personal treasures, auctioning dec. Catherine the greats emerald up for auction, queen. This video is a special tribute to the great humanitarian elizabeth taylor who devoted time and effort to creating awareness of the aids epidemic and educating people on its prevention and. Christies will auction the private jewelry collection of screen legend elizabeth taylor on dec. Elizabeths incredible jewelry collection has made its way around the the world, selling at auctions for 4 to 5 times their value. Dec 04, 2011 the couple is using the paper jewelry along with two jewelry pieces they purchased on the online only auction to create an elizabeth taylor display for their customers. It also marked the companys firstever onlineonly sale, which ran in parallel to the live auctions at christies new. He presented it to taylor on board their yacht whilst moored in london. Christies auction of elizabeth taylor jewelry picture.
Elizabeth taylor greeted every jewelry giftlarge and smallwith enormous enthusiasm. Oct 31, 2018 known for her colorful couture and jawdropping jewelry, taylor, who died in 2011 at the age of 79, took special care to preserve her designer wardrobe. Necklaces from elizabeth taylor s private collection are on display in the first floor lobby of christies auction house in 2002. Highlights from elizabeth taylors jewelry auction at.
These shoulderdusting antique chandeliers were favorites of taylor s, wearing them first in 1959 and 4 decades later in 1992 at the academy awards. By erika winters the crown jewels of hollywood to be auctioned christies has announced the first of a fourday series of sales celebrating elizabeth taylors extraordinary jewelry collection. That ring was later eclipsed by a subsequent gift from burton, when he bought a staggering 69. Elizabeth taylors incredible jewelry collection sold for. The elizabeth taylor diamond, from her estate, is a 33. Even upon her passing, elizabeth taylors name is still pretty much alive in the entertainment industry. On elizabeth taylors passing, the krupp diamond was put up for auction by christies. Francois curiel leads the auction proceedings during the second day of the elizabeth taylor jewelry sale at christies. Fake or fine, no one delighted more in receiving gifts of jewelry than elizabeth taylor.
Sep 07, 2011 this video is a special tribute to the great humanitarian elizabeth taylor who devoted time and effort to creating awareness of the aids epidemic and educating people on its prevention and. The taylorburton diamond was originally owned by harriet annenberg ames. Who bought what at the elizabeth taylor auction and why. See more ideas about elizabeth taylor, elizabeth taylor jewelry and jewels. The fascinating history of elizabeth taylors engagement ring. The taylorburton diamond, a diamond weighing 68 carats. Elizabeth taylors estate and christies auction house are playing hot potato with the stunning socalled taj mahal diamond and ruby pendant. Lavishly produced and illustrated, the book has an introduction by the worldrenowned authority on jewelry, francois curiel, of christies. The collection of elizabeth taylor will undoubtedly be considered one of the most iconic in auction history.
Elizabeth taylor diamonds fetch record prices at auction. Elizabeth taylor and joan collins were among the auction buyers. Results of elizabeth taylors recordbreaking jewels. The elizabeth taylor diamond rectangularcut diamond of 33. Why elizabeth taylor once burned all of her designer clothes. Newly named the taylorburton diamond, it catapulted elizabeth taylor into that rarefied pantheon of great jewelry collectors. Elizabeth taylors rubies the cartier earrings and bracelet from mike todd will be sold at christies. She was in paris with husband mike todd when she saw these. She was a child bride at 18 shortlived marriage no. Christies to auction elizabeth taylors jewelry collection. Shortly after the couple divorced in 1979, elizabeth taylor sold the taylorburton diamond and donated a portion of the proceeds to fund the building of a hospital in botswana. A rare piece of jewelry that belonged to wallis simpson goes up for auction. Suspending a detachable pendant, set with an ovalcut kunzite within a circularcut diamond detail, to the neck chain designed as a graduated series of ovalcut kunzites, each within a circularcut diamond surround, alternating with amethyst bead hoops, joined by circularcut diamond links, mounted in.
With well over a thousand pieces, it has toured the world and is currently on display to the public until december 12, 2011 at christies auction house in new york city, its last stop before bidding begins. Catherine the greats emerald up for auction, queen elizabeth. Elizabeth taylors jewels up for auction she once said that the three loves of her life were mike todd, richard burton and jewellery. Even upon her passing, elizabeth taylors name is still pretty much. I heard about this book on a segment on 60 minutes and immediately went to order it. Elizabeth taylors jewels photo 9 pictures cbs news. In this revealing book, elizabeth taylor offers a personal guided tour of her collection. Elizabeth taylor jewelry sale is the most valuable in auction. After all, this is a woman who wore a 33carat diamond. While the actress expressed regrets over the years about selling the diamond, she most likely chose to do so because the prohibitive insurance policy. Results of elizabeth taylors recordbreaking jewels auction. I have heard anecdotes from people who presented her with pieces on the smaller side about her pure joy. Why elizabeth taylor once burned all of her designer.
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