Elizabeth's Jewels

The late Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor was known for more than her acting capabilities.  She had many love interests and aside from the husbands she entertained throughout her life, her number one passion was her jewelry. It has been said that Liz acquired the majority of the gems from the men in her life.  She had an amazing diverse collection of rubies, sapphires, diamonds and emeralds.  A variety of the most precious stones.  Now up for auction, her pieces total out at an estimated $30,000,000.00! 

The jewelry worn by Taylor was just a little sneak peak into her extravagant lifestyle that entailed money as being an expendable commodity.  Over 269 diamonds, pearls, rings, necklaces and even a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond crown tiara are up for grabs to the highest bidder.  These vintage treasures come from all over the world...  The most acclaimed item she had was the diamond and ruby Cartier necklace and earring set given to her by husband Richard Burton.

Her entire collection is going to be exhibited at Christie's New York Galleries from December 3rd through December 10th 2011 and a portion of the proceeds from admission to the exhibit and sales will be going to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.


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Elizabeth Taylor...The Passing Of A Hollywood Icon

Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor...known to the world as Liz Taylor, passed away this morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles California.
In spite of her wealth, fame and star status, she had a lifetime of ill health, failed romances and personal tragedies through which she always remained consistent in maintaining an air of grace and dignity...

Not only was she a two time Academy Award Winner, she was also a devout humanitarian and dedicated AIDS fundraiser who helped start The American Foundation For AIDS Research.

Her 1st major screen role was in the 1950 film 'A Place In The Sun' opposite Montgomery Clift but it wasn't until thirteen years later that her rise to fame began to take off, as her role in the 1963 movie Cleopatra opposite soon to be husband Richard Burton sealed her spot in the ranks of Hollywood movie starlet status.  

As a Fashion Icon, Elizabeth Taylor had the ability to turn simple into sexy with her ability to make mundane clothing seem magnificent with accessories. She quoted "Enough is never enough" in describing her personal style.  She was such a force to be reckoned with, so much so that she made the simple white slip she wore in the 1960's film 'Butterfied 8' seem like a haute couture dress!

In 1989 she said..."I think I'm becoming fantalistic...too much has happened in my life for me not to be fantalistic."   And that she was...completely and utterly fantalistic as she leaves us with her legacy of strength & beauty.




Elizabeth Taylor ~ February 27th 1932 - March 23rd 2011

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