Elizabeth Taylor's Trinkets: Treasures for $ale

Own a jem that belonged to the legendary Queen of Hollywood!

In celebration of the extraordinary life and legacy of Elizabeth Taylor, Christie's plans to open the window into the public and private world of a true icon.  Elizabeth Taylor played many roles in her time: international film and fashion star, loving mother, successful businesswoman and brave and generous humanitarian. Miss Taylor's collection of her cherished and fabulous jewels, fashion, art, decorative arts and memorabilia will form a landmark series of public exhibitions and special events culminating in four consecutive days of sales which will make auction history. For this pivotal event, slated for December 3 to December 16, 2011, Christie's New York will devote its Rockefeller Center gallery space to the public exhibition and sales.

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On the other hand, here are some items that will soon belong to the highest bidder...

Luggage from Louis Vuitton, 20th Century, Estimated: $2500-$3500

Emanuel Ungaro striped wool coat exclusively for Bonwit Teller.  1967.  Estimated: $700-$900

Versace Beaded Evening Jacket, "The Face" 1990's.   Estimated: $15-$20,000

Pearl, Ruby + Diamond Necklace by Cartier.  Estimated: $2-3 million

Sapphire + Diamond Sautoir by Bvlgari.  Circa 1971.  Estimated: $600-$800,000

Diamond + Gem pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels.  1971.  Estimated: $3000-$5000

Turquoise + Gold Mirror by Bvlgari.  1962.  Estimated: $8-$12,000

The Burton Wedding Bands.  Given to Liz + Richard upon their marriages in 1964 +1975. Price must be a typo in the program.

The Rock. 33.19 carats.  Potentially flawless, naturally.  $2.5-3.5 million, no typo.

"It would be very glamorous to be reincarnated as a big ring on Elizabeth Taylor's finger"

Andy Warhol

"I'm not like anyone... I'm me"

Elizabeth Taylor

In keeping with Elizabeth Taylor's life-long devotion to humanitarian causes, a portion of the monies generated by exhibition admissions, events and select publications related to the sales will be donated to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.