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Elizabeth Taylor's Peregrina pearl--a gift from Richard Burton--the rubies and diamonds from Mike Toddwill, and 269 other items from her closet will go up for auction at Christie's Dec. 13.
Taylor, who died in March at age 79, had a very extravagant collection thanks to her fame and the generosity of her husbands.
Her collection will go on tour starting this month and making stops in Moscow, London, Los Angeles, Dubai, Geneva, Paris, and Hong Kong before ending in New York.
The Burton Wedding Bands estimated at
$6,000-$8,000
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The Cleopatra Mirror estimated at $8,000-$12,000
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The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond, 33.19 carats
from Richard Burton.
from Richard Burton.
Estimated at $ 2.5 million to $3.5 million
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Suite of Ruby bracelet by Cartier estimated at $80,000-$120,000
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Suite of Ruby necklace by Cartier
Estimated at $200,000 to $300,000
Estimated at $200,000 to $300,000
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"The Ping-Pong Diamond"
from Richard Burton estimated at $5,000-$7,000
from Richard Burton estimated at $5,000-$7,000
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Pair of Diamond and Multi-Colored Sapphire “Ball” Ear Clips
by JAR estimated at $100,000 to $150,000
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Charm Bracelet, with 20 assorted charms estimated at
$25,000 to $35,000
$25,000 to $35,000
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Taj Mahal Diamond circa 1627
A gift from Richard Burton
Estimated at $300,000 to $500,000
Estimated at $300,000 to $500,000
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The Night of the Iguana Brooch
A gift from Richard Burton
Estimated at $200,000 to $300,000
Estimated at $200,000 to $300,000
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A suite of emerald ring estimated at
$600,000 to $800,000
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Richard Burton gave Elizabeth Taylor the set
from BVLGARI
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A Suite of Emerald necklace estimated
from $1 million to $1.5 million
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Suite of Emerald pendant estimated at
$500,000 to $700,000
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Ruby Diamond Ring, of 8.24 carats
A gift from Richard Burton, estimated at
$1 million to $1.5 million
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“The Granny Suite,” a gift from Richard Burton
upon Elizabeth Taylor becoming a grandmother,
estimated at $120,000 to $180,000
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Gold and ivory necklace estimated at
$1,500 to $2,000
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