Elizabeth Taylor's jewels

"The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond," from her estate, is a 33.19 carat, D color, VS1 clarity diamond, given to Taylor by Richard Burton and estimated at $2,500,000-$3,500,000. It is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. Christie's auction house is selling the Hollywood legend's complete jewelry collection in New York on Dec. 13-14.

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Elizabeth Taylor's "The Mike Todd Tiara," estimated at $60,000-$80,000, is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

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Part of a Suite of Kunzite, amethyst and diamond "Triphanes" jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels, from Elizabeth Taylor's estate, is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. It is estimated at $70,000-$100,000.

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Elizabeth Taylor's "The Taj Mahal Diamond," circa 1627-1628, on a gold and ruby chain by Cartier, was a gift from Richard Burton for her 40th birthday in 1972. It is estimated at $300,000-$500,000 and is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

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Elizabeth Taylor's "La Peregrina" is an early 16th century pearl, ruby and diamond necklace by Cartier. It was a gift from Richard Burton and is estimated at $2,000,000 - $3,000,000. It is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

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Elizabeth Taylor's diamond, emerald and gold "Snake" bracelet watch, by Bulgari, circa 1961, estimated at $12,000-$15,000, is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

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Elizabeth Taylor's diamond and multi-colored sapphire "Ball" ear clips, from JARS, estimated at $100,000-$150,000, are shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

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Elizabeth Taylor's "The Prince of Wales Brooch," estimated at $400,000 - $600,000, is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

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"The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond," from her estate, is a 33.19 carat, D color, VS1 clarity diamond, given to Taylor by Richard Burton and estimated at $2,500,000-$3,500,000. It is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

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Elizabeth Taylor's emerald and diamond necklace and pendant, attached at the bottom, part of a suite by Bulgari, a gift of Richard Burton, are shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. Christie's auction house is selling her complete jewelry collection in New York on Dec. 13-14.

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Elizabeth Taylor's gold and ivory necklace featuring ivory opera passes, circa 18th and 19th centuries, a gift from the estate of Edith Head, is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. It is estimated at $1,500-$2,000.

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Elizabeth Taylor's "The Taj Mahal Diamond," circa 1627-1628, on a gold and ruby chain by Cartier, was a gift from Richard Burton for her 40th birthday in 1972. It is estimated at $300,000-$500,000 and is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

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Elizabeth Taylor's diamond, emerald and gold "Snake" bracelet watch, by Bulgari, circa 1961, estimated at $12,000-$15,000, is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

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Elizabeth Taylor's ruby and diamond necklace, a gift from Mike Todd, estimated at $200,000-$300,000, is shown in this photograph at Christie's in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. Christie's auction house is selling her complete jewelry collection in New York on Dec. 13-14.

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