Monday, October 24, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor's BVLGARI Sapphire Sautoir for September

Christie's is set to auction Elizabeth Taylor's most celebrated jewels including the BVLGARI sapphire sautoir and "trombino" ring. The sapphire sautoir was a gift to Ms. Taylor from Richard Burton in 1972. The centerpiece is set with a sugarloaf cabochon sapphire weighing 52.72 carats. The Art Deco style sautoir is expected to fetch betweeen $600,000-$800,000 at Christie's Evening Sale on December 13, 2011 in New York.
Elizabeth Taylor wearing the BVLGARI Sapphire Sautoir and Trombino Ring
Photo: Terry O'Neill/Getty
1988 - Elizabeth Taylor wearing the sapphire sautoir, the sapphire "trombino" ring (pinky) and the Elizabeth Taylor Diamond (formerly called the Krupp) on her left hand ring finger.
Elizabeth Taylor's BVLGARI Sapphire Sautoir
Christie's image (above) of the BVLGARI sapphire and diamond sautoir

Elizabeth Taylor's BVLGARI Sapphire Sautoir


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