

La Peregrina (l.) a natural pearl, diamond and ruby necklace by Cartier, and a pair of natural pearl and diamond ear pendants by Bulgari are on display during a preview of the full Collection of Elizabeth Taylor at Christie's in New York on Dec. 1. The collection is up for auction in person and online, a first for Christie's, from Dec. 13-17. Mary Altaffer/AP
An emerald and diamond pendant and necklace by Bvlgari priced between $2.5 million to $3.5 million, which was a gift from Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor, is seen on display as part of the upcoming auction of Ms. Taylor's jewelry, clothing, art, and memorabilia at Christie's Auction house in New York on Dec. 1. Mike Segar/Reuters
A photograph of Elizabeth Taylor is seen behind jewels on display as part of the upcoming auction at Christie's Auction house in New York on Dec. 1. In the foreground is the Mike Todd Diamond Tiara priced between $60,000-$80,000. Mike Sega/Reuters
A Versace beaded evening jacket 'The Face,' labeled 'Atelier Versace,' circa 1992, which belonged to actress Elizabeth Taylor is seen with other jackets on display as part of the upcoming auction at Christie's Auction house in New York on Dec. 1.
A white feather evening cape by Chris Levin is on display during a preview of the full Collection of Elizabeth Taylor at Christie's in New York on Dec. 1. Mary Altaffer/AP
A sunflower yellow chiffon wedding dress for her first marriage to Richard Burton is on display during a preview of the full Collection of Elizabeth Taylor at Christie's in New York on Dec. 1. Mary Altaffer/AP
The Gina Fratini wedding dress worn by actress Elizabeth Taylor in her second marriage to Richard Burton is seen on display as part of the auction at Christie's in New York on Dec. 1. Mike Segar/Reuters
A Versace polychrome Andy Warhol-inspired suit (c.) is on display during a preview of the full Collection of Elizabeth Taylor at Christie's in New York on Dec. 1. Mary Altaffer/AP
A pair of shoes owned by Elizabeth Taylor is on display at Christie's in New York on Dec. 1. Mary Altaffer/AP
Gowns from the collection of Elizabeth Taylor are displayed as part of the auction at Christie's in New York on Dec. 1. Mike Segar/Reuters