Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Jewels Auction at Christie's

The Love Stories Behind Elizabeth Taylor's Jewels

December 14, 2011

Love of Her Life

Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Jewels Auction at Christie's

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by Annie Scudder 2

Love of Her Life

Elizabeth Taylor's husband Mike Todd gave her this collection of Cartier rubies and diamonds in August 1957. Todd was the only husband she didn't divorce; Elizabeth once said the three great loves of her life were Mike Todd, Richard Burton, and her jewelry. Todd died tragically in a plane crash in 1958, and Liz soon became close to his married best friend Eddie Fisher. She managed to make Eddie husband number four and cause a tabloid firestorm.

Source: Christie's

2 / 10

by Annie Scudder 2

Love of Her Life

Elizabeth Taylor's husband Mike Todd gave her this collection of Cartier rubies and diamonds in August 1957. Todd was the only husband she didn't divorce; Elizabeth once said the three great loves of her life were Mike Todd, Richard Burton, and her jewelry. Todd died tragically in a plane crash in 1958, and Liz soon became close to his married best friend Eddie Fisher. She managed to make Eddie husband number four and cause a tabloid firestorm.

Source: Christie's

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2 Comments

Ellenora 1 year

It must have been amazing to be Elizabeth Taylor and receive those jewels. They're all stunning. They ruby set in the first photo is gorgeous (as is the photo of her husband and her. She looked she genuinely happy.) The ruby ring and sapphire necklace are also pretty as as well. It's hard to pick one piece from her vast jewels as a favorite as she had so many beautiful pieces!

Lizzie Fuhr 1 year

Completely amazing. I especially the Ping-Pong diamond and her outfit in that shot.