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A Sparkling Legacy: Elizabeth Taylor Auction

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<p>This breathtaking 33.19-carat rectangular cut diamond ring is known as the Elizabeth Taylor diamond. It was purchased for Taylor in 1968 by her then-husband Richard Burton. The auction price was estimated at around $3.5 million. The winning bid was more than $8.8 million.<br /> <em>(All images courtesy of Christie's Images Ltd. 2011)</em></p><p>This distinctive Versace beaded evening jacket was made for Elizabeth Taylor in the 1990s. Her famed role as Cleopatra is one of the faces featured on the jacket. Its estimated worth was $20,000, and it sold for more than $128,000.</p><p>Purchased by the actress in 2001, this pair of diamond and multicolored sapphire earrings was estimated at around $150,000. The earrings sold for more than $600,000.</p><p>This one-of-a-kind bracelet features 20 different charms with some that feature Elizabeth Taylor's name. All five of her charm bracelets drew strong interest and fetched a combined total of more than $1.1 million at auction.</p><p>A diamond and multi-gem brooch from Tiffany & Co. The item was a gift from Richard Burton for the premiere of the film <em>Night of the Iguana </em>in 1964. Its estimated cost was around $300,000, and it sold for $1.2 million. </p><p>This stunning sapphire and diamond sautoir by Bvlgari joined the actress's collection in 1971 as a 40th birthday gift. The price was estimated at around $800,000, and it sold for $5.9 million. </p>
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