Friday, December 23, 2011

Christmas 2011


Ah! Dearest Jesus, Holy Child
Make thee a bed
soft, undefiled
within my heart,
that it may be
a quiet chamber.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

The Elizabeth Taylor Jewellery Auction

And it continues....


The Richard Burton "Red is for Wales" Ruby and Diamond Ring


Estimate $1,000,000 - $1,500,000 Sold $4,226,500



The Mike Todd Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings


The Earrings Estimate $80,000 - $120,000 Sold $782,500

The Necklace Estimate $200,000 - $300,000 Sold $3,778,500


The Taj Mahal Diamond Necklace




Estimate $300,000 - $500,000 Sold $8,818,500




The Mike Todd Tiara


Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Sold $4,226,500





The Sapphire Sautoir
Estimate $600,000 - $800,000 Sold $5,906,500





The Prince of Wales Feather Brooch

Estimate $400,000 - $600,000 Sold $1,314,500



The Engagement Ring from Richard Burton

Image © Erika Winters
Estimate $2,500,000 - $3,500,000 Sold $8,818,500
purchased by a private buyer in Asia





The La Peregrina Pearl Necklace


Estimate $2,000,000 - $3,000,000 Sold for $11,842,500


Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor Jewellery Auction

So far.....


Estimate $100,000-$150,000 Sold $782,500


Estimate $300,000 - $500,000 Sold $4,002,500


Estimate $500,000 - $700,000 Sold $6,578,500




Estimate $1,000,000 - $1,500,000 Sold $6,130,500


Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Sold $194,500



Estimate $150,000 - $200,00 Sold $3,218,500



Estimate $10,000 -$15,000 Sold $122,500



The Earrings Estimate $25,000- $35,000 Sold $374,500
The Necklace Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Sold $386,500




Estimate $2,000,000 - $3,000,000

Sold for $746,500


Monday, December 12, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor Jewellery Auction

December 13 is the day the impressive collection of jewellery owned by Elizabeth Taylor will be auctioned by Christie's.

Starting with number 5, these are my favourites.



The Taj Mahal Diamond



Set with an inscribed heart-shaped table-cut diamond, within a red stone and jade mount set with table-cut diamonds, the reverse decorated with an enamel latticework motif, hanging from a gold neck chain set with cabochon rubies and old mine-cut diamonds mounted in gold. The heart shape diamond is engraved with the Islamic date 1037 (1627-1628). The gold chain circa 1972.
Estimate $300,000 - $500,000





Sapphire and Diamond Sautoir
A necklace of pave-set diamond and calibre-cut sapphire set in platinum. The pendant is set with a cabochon sapphire of approx 52.72 carats surrounded with calibre cut sapphire and diamonds. The pendant is detachable. Made by Bulgari in 1969.

Estimate $600,000 - $800,000




The Mike Todd Diamond Tiara


Old mine-cut diamonds set in platinum and gold. Circa 1880. Because every girl needs to wear a tiara while cleaning the house.

Estimate $60,000 - $80,000




The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond Ring



A rectangular diamond weighing approx 33.19 with tapered baguette diamonds on the shoulders mounted in platinum. The ring was given to Elizabeth by Richard Burton.




The Prince of Wales Brooch


Designed as a plume of three circular-cut diamond feathers signifying the Prince of Wales, with baguette-cut diamond spines, gathered by a circular and single-cut diamond crown, mounted in platinum and gold, circa 1935

Originally given to the Duchess of Windsor by King Edward VIII while still the Prince of Wales. Among the jewellery auctioned after the Duchess' death, Elizabeth outbid Prince Charles. I wonder if he will be bidding again.

Estimate $400,000 - $600,000






La Peregrina


The natural pearl weighs approx 202.24 grains or 50.56 carats measuring approx 17.35-17.90 x 25.50mm. This pearl dates from the late 16th century. The bail is set with mine and rose cut diamonds in silver. The bail dates from the early 19th century. The necklace consists of 56 natural pearls, 4 cultured pearls and diamond and ruby stations made of platinum and gold. Elizabeth had Cartier make the necklace in 1972. Personally I prefer the seed pearl and platinum chain that accompanied the pearl drop when Richard Burton purchased it in 1969.

Estimate $2,000,000 - $3,000,000





Check back later in the week when I will update the actual selling prices.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Pink Saturday - December 10

How about a handmade Christmas this year?




















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Happy Pink Saturday! Thank you Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for hosting our Christmas pink parties.



Thanks for visiting.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Pink Saturday - December 3

Every year I say I want new Christmas ornaments for the tree. So today while browsing my favourite handmade site, I came across a lovely shop called Ornament Boutique

Handmade Quilted Christmas Ornaments in Pink!!!


This one is perfect for the brand new princess in your life



My favourite

Oh there are so many to choose from! Be sure to check out the selection for yourself.

Happy Pink Saturday! Thank you Beverly of How Sweet The Sound for hosting these pink weekly meetings.

Thanks for visiting!