jewelry affair of the Century

"When I die and they go off to auction I hope whoever buys them gives them a really good home- said once Elizabeth Taylor.

Now was the opportunity to realised Her wish.

Her spectacular collection she made on her own, mostly received as a gift from Richard Burton, one of the 7 husbands, are now set to be auctioned by Christie’s on December 13 and Today.

                                       A pair of emerald-and-diamond ear pendants by Bvlgari.
                                                               Gift from Richard Burton.

The Taj Mahal, ruby-and-gold chain by Cartier.
Gift from Richard Burton

The "Mike Todd Tiara"

 Emerald and diamond necklace and pendant, attached at the bottom, part of a suite by Bvlgari,

  A gift from Richard Burton.

 Ruby and diamond necklace with matching earrings by Cartier.

Gift from Mike Todd.

An ivory-and-gold necklace.
Gift from Edith Head.

An emerald and diamond necklace, by Bvlgari. 

Her Oscar for 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf' in 1967

 A titanium evening bag with diamonds, rubies, and cultured pearls.
Gift from Michael Jackson.

 The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond.
Gift from Richard Burton.