Actress Elizabeth Taylor poses with a bottle of perfume during an appearance in New York September 20 to promote new additions to her "Fragrant Jewel Collection."Reuters
Actress Elizabeth Taylor poses with a bottle of perfume during an appearance in New York September 20 to promote new additions to her "Fragrant Jewel Collection."ReutersThe Elizabeth Taylor Diamond was a gift from Richard Burton. This was the ring that Taylor wore every day. It was purchased at auction for $300,000 in 1968 as the Krupp Diamond It is estimated to fetch around $2.5 million to $3.5 million at the auction.www.jckonline.comA suite of emerald and diamond jewelry by BVLGARI, this was a gift from Burton as well. Check out the jaw dropping estimates each piece in this set is expected to fetch. Necklace estimate: $1 million to $1.5 million - Pendant estimate: $500,000 to $700,000 - Ring estimate: $600,000 to $800,000 - Bracelet estimate: $300,000 to $500,000 - Earrings estimate: $150,000 to $200,000www.jckonline.comThis exquisite piece is a group of three diamond rings, gifted by Burton as well. It is expected to fetch around $5,000 to $7,000www.jckonline.comThis unique necklace features an early 16th century 203-grain pearl, once part of the crown jewels of Spain. No prizes for guessing, this was a gift from Burton too. Cartier has designed this necklace with pearls and rubies. It is estimated to fetch around $2 million to $3 million.www.luxuo.comThis is a stunning suite of ruby and diamond jewelry by Cartier. It was a gift from Mike Todd. The necklace is expected to fetch around$200,000 to $300,000. The earrings and bracelet are estimated at $80,000 to $120,000 and $150,000 to $200,000 respectively.www.jckonline.com
The legendary Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection is set for a December auction at Christie's. The auction house says that the sales will showcase "the greatest private collection of jewelry ever assembled in one place."
The first part of the two-day sale, involving 80 of Taylor's jewels, will take place at Christie's New York on the evening of Dec. 13. The auction house will sell 189 additional jewels on Dec. 14.
The total selection of 269 jewels is estimated to achieve well in excess of $30 million, Christie's said.
Check out the slideshow to view some of the most exquisite pieces in the auction.
