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The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond, a gift to actress Elizabeth Taylor from husband Richard Burton, on display during a preview of "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor," Dec. 1, 2011, at Christie's in New York. Taylor's jewelry collection fetched more than $137 million at the Dec. 13, 2011, sale. This ring alone brought in $8,8 million.
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"La Peregrina," a Cartier pearl, diamond and ruby necklace, left, and a pair of Bulgari pearl and diamond ear pendants owned by actress Elizabeth Taylor are on display during a preview of "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor," on Dec. 1, 2011, at Christie's in New York. The necklace was sold for $11.8 million.
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A Bulgari emerald and diamond necklace and emerald and diamond brooch, bottom, owned by actress Elizabeth Taylor (both gifts from Richard Burton), on display during a preview of "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor," Dec. 1, 2011, at Christie's in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jewelry owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Dress owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York. The dress was worn during her first wedding to actor Richard Burton in 1964.
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A Gina Fratini wedding dress owned by actress Elizabeth Taylor and worn at her second marriage to Richard Burton is on display during a preview of "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor," Dec. 1, 2011, at Christie's in New York. It sold for sold for more than $62,000 on Dec. 14, 2011.
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Three Versace beaded evening bolero jackets, "Queen Elizabeth," left, "The Face," center, and "Greek Faces," owned by actress Elizabeth Taylor, on display during a preview of "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor," Dec. 1, 2011, at Christie's in New York.
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Objects owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Dress owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Dresses owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Dresses owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Jackets and purses owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Objects owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Outfits owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Dresses owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Dresses owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Elizabeth Taylor's handbags and shoes on display during "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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General atmosphere at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Objects owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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General atmosphere at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Dress owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Dresses owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Dresses owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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A poster of Michael Jackson with a note written from Jackson to Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Dresses owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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An Andy Warhol portrait of Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York. It sold for for more than $662,000 at auction on Dec. 14, 2011.
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General atmosphere at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Artwork owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
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Objects owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" auction press preview at Christie's on Dec. 1, 2011, in New York.
