The estate of Elizabeth Taylor auctioned off her entire jewelry collection—valued at $30 million. Christie’s auction house sold her complete jewelry collection in New York last Dec. 13-14, 2011.
Elizabeth Taylor's “La Peregrina,” an early 16th century pearl, ruby and diamond necklace by Cartier, that was gift from Richard Burton and estimated at $2,000,000 - $3,000,000.
A pear-shaped white pearl once owned by European royals and Hollywood movie legend Elizabeth Taylor sold for a record $11.84 million at auction in New York on Tuesday. Known as the Peregrina pearl, it has been portrayed in art for centuries.
Queen Mary, wearing the La Peregrina pearl
The painting of Queen Mary, by Flemish artist Hans Eworth. In the painting, the monarch is wearing a giant pearl - known as La Peregrina - which was bought for actress Elizabeth Taylor, 400 years later.
La Peregrina pearl - which is the size of a pigeon's egg - was given to Mary, the daughter of Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon, by her future husband.
It would be hard, however, to match the beauty and history of "La Peregrina." Apart from its remarkable size -- 203 grains, the equivalent to 50 carats -- and association with the Taylor and her equally glamorous husband, the pearl comes with a story matched by few necklaces.
Discovered in the 16th century in the Gulf of Panama, one of the first recorded owners was King Philip II of Spain. It passed on to the Spanish queens Margaret and Elisabeth, who proudly wore the pearl in 17th century portraits painted by Velazquez.
The treasure went into French hands in the 19th century when Napoleon's brother, Joseph Bonaparte, briefly ruled Spain. Richard Burton paid $37,000 at auction, outbidding a member of the Spanish royal family.
Elizabeth Taylor's emerald and diamond necklace and pendant
This emerald and diamond necklace by Bulgari went for $6.1 million, catapulting over the pre-sale estimate of $1-1.5 million.
below are more of Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection. Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection is the so-called, "Crown Jewels of Hollywood". Click on the pics for a larger view. :)
The sale of Taylor's belongings follows a public viewing that attracted thousands to the New York auction rooms. "It is by far the greatest jewelry collection to be offered in a century," said Marc Porter, chairman of Christie's Americas
i love jewelries. its one of my vices in life. its effect on me is like a magnet! hahaha... but then, its a wise investment coz its value doesn't depreciate. but i cant afford this kind of collection! this is too way over the top! lol :p
tight hugs,
AC
i love jewelries. its one of my vices in life. its effect on me is like a magnet! hahaha... but then, its a wise investment coz its value doesn't depreciate. but i cant afford this kind of collection! this is too way over the top! lol :p
tight hugs,
AC
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