THE ELIZABETH TAYLOR DIAMOND
A Rectangular-Cut Diamond Ring of 33.19 carats D color, Potentially Internally Flawless, Type IIa
Estimate: $2,500,000 – 3,500,000
Elizabeth Taylor’s dazzling jewelry collection, including the famous 33 carat diamond engagement ring given to her by Richard Burton will be auctioned off in December by Christie's. Just in time for holiday gift-giving (ha-ha) Christie's will be auctioning off Taylor's legendary jewelry collection as well as fashion accessories and haute couture ensembles by the likes of Chanel, Christian Dior, Givenchy and Valentino. There's also an online auction beginning December 3rd with a vast selection of moderately priced jewelry, fashion accessories and jewelry (I'll be looking/shopping there!). Here's a sneak peak at some of the spectacular items up for auction-
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND SAUTOIR,
BY BVLGARI
Circa 1971
Estimate: $600,000 – 800,000
A TURQUOISE AND GOLD MIRROR,
BY BVLGARI
1962
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
THE BURTON WEDDING BANDS
Given to Elizabeth Taylor by Richard Burton upon their marriages in 1964 and 1975
Estimate: $6,000 – 8,000
A DIAMOND AND MULTI-GEM PENDANT,
BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
1971
Estimate: $3,000 – 5,000
TWO SATELLITE SUITCASES, A NICE BEAUTY CASE AND A DEAUVILLEBEAUTY BAG
Louis Vuitton, 20th Century
Estimate: $2,500 - 3,500
AN EMANUEL UNGARO RED, PINK, BROWN AND YELLOW STRIPED WOOL COAT
LABELED 'EMANUEL UNGARO COUTURE PARIS/661.9.67' AND 'MADE IN FRANCE EXCLUSIVELY FOR BONWIT TELLER', 1967
Estimate: $700 - 900
CLEOPATRA, 1963
An Irene Sharraf caftan, the nude chiffon ground appliqué with palmyra and lotus flowers in coffee and cream silks and beadwork, unlabeled, made for Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra
Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, 1958
A U.S. one-sheet cinema poster, signed and inscribed in black ink To Richard -- the hottest cat on any roof! Happy Birthday - ...5/18/85
Estimate: $2000 - 3,000
