

Part of a suite of kunzite, amethyst, and diamond 'Triphanes' jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels, from Elizabeth Taylor's estate, is shown at Christie's in New York on Sept. 1. It is estimated at $70,000 – $100,000. Christie’s auction house is selling her complete jewelry collection in New York on Dec. 13-14. Richard Drew/AP
'The night of the Iguana' brooch is part of a show of Elizabeth Taylor's collection of jewelry, paintings, and costumes held in Moscow's GUM shopping center on Red Square on Sept. 15. The two day show is the first of a world tour of the items from the late actress's estate due to be auctioned in December. Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters
'The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond' from her estate, a 33.19 carat, D color, VS1 clairty, a gift of Richard Burton, estimated at $2,500,000 - $3,500,000, is shown at Christie's in New York on Sept. 1. Richard Drew/AP
Elizabeth Taylor's 'The Mike Todd Tiara,' estimated at $60,000 - $80,000, is shown at Christie's in New York on Sept. 1. Richard Drew/AP
Diamond and sapphire necklace and earrings of Mouaward from the Elizabeth Taylor collection are shown in Moscow's GUM department store at a pre-auction Christie's exhibition on Sept. 14. Misha Japaridze/AP
The so-called 'Grandmother's Necklace,' left, and 'Grandmother's Earrings' of Van Cleef & Arpels from the Elizabeth Taylor collection are shown in Moscow's GUM department store at a pre-auction Christie's exhibition on Sept. 14. Misha Japaridze/AP
Elizabeth Taylor's diamond, emerald, and gold 'Snake' bracelet watch, by Bulgari, circa 1961, estimated at $12,000 - $15,000, is shown at Christie's in New York on Sept. 1. Richard Drew/AP
Elizabeth Taylor's 'The Prince of Wales Brooch,' estimated at $400,000 - $600,000, is shown at Christie's in New York on Sept. 1. Richard Drew/AP
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 at Christie's in New York on Sept. 1. Richard Drew/AP
Elizabeth Taylor's ruby and diamond necklace, a gift of Mike Todd, estimated at $200,000 - $300,000, is shown at Christie's in New York on Sept. 1. Richard Drew/AP
Elizabeth Taylor's 'La Peregrina' is an early 16th century pearl, ruby, and diamond necklace by Cartier that was gift from Richard Burton and is estimated at $2,000,000 - $3,000,000. It is shown at Christie's in New York on Sept. 1. Richard Drew/AP
Elizabeth Taylor's diamond and multi-colored sapphire 'Ball' ear clips, from JARS, estimated at $100,000 - $150,000, are shown at Christie's in New York on Sept. 1. Richard Drew/AP
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 at Christie's in New York on Sept. 1. Richard Drew/AP
Visitors photograph an exhibit in a display of Elizabeth Taylor's collection of jewelry, paintings, and costumes held in Moscow's GUM shopping center on Red Square on Sept. 15. Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters