Glittering memories of Taylor
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December 3, 2011, Saturday
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FROM the colorful, couture frocks worn during her two weddings with actor Richard Burton, to the dazzling ruby and diamond Cartier jewelry set, a gift from her third husband, film producer Mike Todd, "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" on display at Christie's auction house in New York tells a passionate story, spanning seven husbands and nearly five decades.
"(Through the collection) you can see that all the men were really, really fundamentally in love with her," said Orianne Collins, a jewelry designer and Taylor aficionado who hosted a preview before it opens to the public today.
Other tokens from admirers include jewelry and an autographed poster from Taylor's cherished friend, Michael Jackson. The 1987 print is signed, "To my true love Elizabeth. I love you forever."
Visitors to the exhibition, which runs until December 12, can see one of Taylor's most prized possessions - a 33.19-carat, emerald cut diamond ring. The gift from Burton in 1968 is worth between US$2.5 million and US$3.5 million.
Thomas W. Burstein of Christie's said the only time the famous ring left Taylor's hand was when she offered it up to friends to try on. "She really had this notion that the jewelry should be shared and loved by everybody," he said.
One of the most precious items of the collection is a 16th century pear-shaped pearl, the centerpiece of a ruby and diamond necklace designed by Cartier and Taylor herself. The necklace's estimated worth is US$2 million to US$3 million.
The exhibition also catalogues Taylor's evolving fashion sense, from her glamorous red carpet gowns to colorful kaftans and beaded Versace jackets.
The collection is being auctioned afterwards. Part of the proceeds will go to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Taylor died on March 23, aged 79.
"(Through the collection) you can see that all the men were really, really fundamentally in love with her," said Orianne Collins, a jewelry designer and Taylor aficionado who hosted a preview before it opens to the public today.
Other tokens from admirers include jewelry and an autographed poster from Taylor's cherished friend, Michael Jackson. The 1987 print is signed, "To my true love Elizabeth. I love you forever."
Visitors to the exhibition, which runs until December 12, can see one of Taylor's most prized possessions - a 33.19-carat, emerald cut diamond ring. The gift from Burton in 1968 is worth between US$2.5 million and US$3.5 million.
Thomas W. Burstein of Christie's said the only time the famous ring left Taylor's hand was when she offered it up to friends to try on. "She really had this notion that the jewelry should be shared and loved by everybody," he said.
One of the most precious items of the collection is a 16th century pear-shaped pearl, the centerpiece of a ruby and diamond necklace designed by Cartier and Taylor herself. The necklace's estimated worth is US$2 million to US$3 million.
The exhibition also catalogues Taylor's evolving fashion sense, from her glamorous red carpet gowns to colorful kaftans and beaded Versace jackets.
The collection is being auctioned afterwards. Part of the proceeds will go to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Taylor died on March 23, aged 79.
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