He gave it to his wife, elizabeth taylor, as a valentines day gift during their first marriage. Vtg avon elizabeth taylor pave crystal rose earrings brooch pin gold book piece. Pin by sam ballard on gems in 2020 elizabeth taylor jewelry. On one occasion, the pearl went missing in the burtons suite at caesars palace, paradise, nevada. Book is in very fine condition and iss absolutely flawless. Dame elizabeth taylor is the star of more than fiftyfive films, among them national velvet, a place in the sun, cat on a hot tin roof, butterfield 8, whos afraid of virginia woolf, and cleopatra. My love affair with jewellery first editiion first printing by taylor isbn. Photo the late hollywood star amassed a dazzling jewelry collection, including a diamond ring and a century pearshaped pearl.
Called my love affair with jewelry, it was published in 2002. The quality of the photos is topnotch, many are fullpage and in gloriously rich color. The cartier ruby and diamond necklace was a gift from mike todd, elizabeths third husband. These shoulderdusting antique chandeliers were favorites of taylor s, wearing them first in 1959 and 4. Dame elizabeth rosemond taylor dbe february 27, 1932 march 23, 2011 was a britishamerican actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian. Peltason and elizabeth taylor 2002, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Here, in my own words and as i remember them, are my cherished st. If elizabeth taylors jewels could talk if elizabeth taylors jewels could talk. In this book elizabeth taylor offers a personal guided tour of her fabulous collection. Elizabeth taylors passion for jewelry unfolds before your eyes in this fascinating hardcover book. Book of elizabeth taylor my love affair with jewelry at. While elizabeth taylor s diamond collection was indeed extensive and contained a number of notable pieces, none were as famous as the krupp and taylor burtondiamonds. Elizabeth taylor owned beautiful extravagant jewelry and also some historic pieces.
The jewelry collection of elizabeth taylor christies duration. Elizabeth s incredible jewelry collection has made its way around the the world, selling at auctions for 4 to 5 times their value. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is not only a great gift idea for the elizabeth taylor fan or for jewelry lovers, it is also a wonderful book to be pored over time and time again. Elizabeth taylor was just as famous for her jewelry as she was for her beauty and acting. My love affair with jewelry from the worlds largest community of readers.
Elizabeth taylors jewellery collection to be auctioned. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Elizabeth wore the krupp diamond ring frequently referring to it as her favorite piece of jewelry. For nearly two decades, she has been a leader in aids activism, including her founding role in the american foundation. Get the best deals on elizabeth taylor ring when you shop the largest online selection at. Rare elizabeth taylor for avon elephant walk earrings blue glass. Elizabeth taylor never wrote a real autobiography a quickie in the 60s was panned as superficial but she did pen two books later in life, one about dieting an one about jewelry. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. This previously recorded video may not represent current pricing and availability. Elizabeth taylors jewels photo 1 pictures cbs news. Christies will donate all profits from the sale of this limited edition set to the elizabeth taylor aids foundation. Elizabeth taylor s my love affair with jewelry is one of the most sumptuous and beautifullymade books on the subject of fine jewelry. Sapphire and diamond sautoir by bulgari, elizabeth taylor collection, christies.
At first burton wanted to place the diamond in a ring, but for its enormous size it had to be on a necklace. Did the book have great color photos of elizabeth taylors jewelry. Lavishly produced and illustrated, the book has an introduction by the worldrenowned authority on jewelry, francois curiel, of christies. Actress elizabeth taylor s prized jewellery collection is to be sold at auction. That ring was later eclipsed by a subsequent gift from burton, when he bought a staggering 69. This box set includes the out of print book by elizabeth taylor, my love affair with jewelry and christies auction catalogue for the legendary jewels, evening sale. Wonderful stories to go along with superb photography. Elizabeth taylor s jewelry collection worth 30 m the elizabeth taylor archives. She continued her career successfully into the 1960s, and. Was it all inclusive of this legendary hollywood royals collection. Get the best deals on elizabeth taylor avon jewellery when you shop the largest online selection at. In this revealing book, elizabeth taylor offers a personal guided tour of her collection.
One of the most famous jewels of elizabeth taylor was the stone that her husband richard burton bought at cartier in 1969. Elizabeth taylor avon jewellery products for sale ebay. A bvlgari sapphireanddiamond sautoir, given by richard burton to elizabeth taylor for her birthday, sound advice for buying and owning jewelry modern jewelry rosamaria g frangini. In this dazzling book, taylor shows off her collection, complementing.
My love affair with jewelry, a book that celebrates her jewelry collection, considered by many to be among the finest in the world. She takes us into her confidence, sharing personal anecdotes, witty asides, and intimate reminiscences about her life, her loves, and her collection. My love affair with jewelry by elizabeth taylor, elizabeth taylor online at alibris. Join her on a personal guided tour of her collection. Adastra jewelry elizabeth taylor inspired brooch pin for women green emerald cut simulated diamond 14k white gold over 925 sterling silver vintage halloween holiday gift handmade jewelry. My love affair with jewelry jewelry crafts elizabeth taylor isbn. My love affair with jewelry, takes readers on a tour of. The necklace featured seven oval rubies with round and baguette diamonds forming a lattice framework and finished with a ruby and diamond clasp. That you are significant enough to warrant it, and that the diamond is something special. My love affair with jewelry marks the first time this beautiful jewelry will be seen together as a collection. If i cant have elizabeths jewels this is the next best thing. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
For dame elizabeth taylor, her love affair with jewelry started early on. Ruth peltason, who collaborated with elizabeth taylor on her book elizabeth taylor. My mother says i didnt open my eyes for eight days after i was born, but when i did, the first thing i saw was her engagement ring. Ten pieces of jewelry from the personal collection of elizabeth taylor. Elizabeth taylor was the subject of many scandals during her lifetime. Liz taylor s jewelry collection hits the block ny daily news at. My love affair with jewelry marks the first time this beautiful jewelry will been seen together as a collection. Elizabeth taylor opens her jewelry case for barbara. Newly named the taylor burton diamond, it catapulted elizabeth taylor into that rarefied pantheon of great jewelry collectors. Wife loved this book, sadly the binding had completely come apart so i had to spend extra money to have it repaired. If you love liz and her jewels, do yourself a favor and buy this book. I have always loved jewellery and have coveted this book for the last few years at last i own it.
In celebration of the extraordinary life and legacy of elizabeth taylor, christies is honored to open the window into the public and private world of a true icon. Highlights from elizabeth taylors jewelry auction at. The legendary jewels, evening sale i sale 2623 new. She began her career as a child actress in the early 1940s, and was one of the most popular stars of classical hollywood cinema in the 1950s. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Elizabeth taylor for avon egyptian collection elizabeth. To have a diamond named after you usually means two things. But one ring, and one vintage diamond, in particular, have come to epitomize elizabeth taylor and her jewelry. It goes without saying what kind of legendary and iconic reputation elizabeth taylor left for herself, and her jewelry. Great coffee table book with interesting information about the stunning pieces that were in. Newly named the taylorburton diamond, it catapulted elizabeth taylor into that rarefied pantheon of great jewelry collectors. See more ideas about elizabeth taylor, elizabeth taylor jewelry and jewels.
Fascinating book with lovely photos of beautiful jewellery at mind boggling prices and of course beautiful elizabeth taylor. Image caption elizabeth taylor was proud of her jewellery, especially pieces given to her by richard burton. In an excerpt from beth bernsteins book if these jewels could talk, we hear the anecdotes of lesserknown pieces of elizabeth taylor s jewellery. Taylor really did have a fabulous collection of stunning pieces. For years now, taylor has been regarded as having the most important private jewelry collection in america. Elizabeth taylor s incredible jewellery collection, dubbed the crown jewels of hollywood, went on auction in new york yesterday. Elizabeth taylor s passion for jewelry unfolds before your eyes in this fascinating hardcover book. The fascinating history of elizabeth taylors engagement ring. Elizabeth taylor from baby to 79 year old duration.
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