The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor | Christie's

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of our 2012 auction 'The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor' in New York - from preparing catalogues to designing the exhibition space.
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[@amalamassi5394]

She was the most beautiful jewel of them all

[@terryfriend16]

She was the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.

[@mihaelaserdenciuc8833]

She was a beautyful person,sexy,sweet,powerful woman,. She was very telent,ambition,great soul,The best friend that a person can have. She allwoeys SAS that what the other think by her It doesn,t her stuff. She was a hughe philantrophye person. Most beautyful women in the world!!!!!

[@mihaelaserdenciuc8833]

@?,?, Mike Todd sas, when he meet for the first time Liz ,he has thinking that,,it is the most beautyful women in the world,,what i see in my life"! And Mike Todd have It a lot of womens in his life!!

[@mihaelaserdenciuc8833]

@Sam Towers anyway,She was a wanderfull person. Like nowbody!!

[@AEvans36977]

She made the jewels look better

[@preciousthing101]

Dior, Chanel, Valentino, Cartier, Bvlgari. It’s just like HEAVEN. Divine.

[@mso557]

Não está traduzido para Português ???? porquê?

[@jocelynw6405]

Reminds me of Blair Waldorf's quote " Fashion is the most powerful art there is. It's movement, design. & architecture all in one. It shows the world who we are & what we want to be." I wouldn't say I'm a hardcore fashionista, but it made me enjoy & appreciate fashion more( including jewelry) 👗👚🕶👘👠💍📿

[@ellenanderson9535]

Jocelyn W I am a jewelry nut myself

[@mafafamusguitorivas1435]

Fashion does NOT define ME, MY ACTIONS DO

[@shadies6479]

Fashion is the not the most powerful art there is... art will always rank higher than fashion... that & the fact you’re quoting a fictional character is just embarrassing tbh😂

[@wendynerd1199]

@@shadies6479 fashion is art and there is nothing embarrassing about quoting a fictional character. I notice though that you didn't manage to contradict anything said though with any arguments. The idea that fashion isn't art when it is a craft that has been utilized in politics, culture, and spiritualism for centuries is just a misogynist myth since people code sartorial work as female. Please expand your mind and learn.

[@janebraun4482]

@@shadies6479 Fahion IS ART, or can be!!

[@SirParcifal]

I love this collection - today's fashion designers look like they are designing for teeny boppers and circus clowns Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, classic Hollywood will never die!

[@marthapetty1008]

Amen!!!!

[@sotoart89]

You know they are dead right? Lol

[@EricBrownBey]

@@sotoart89 You know he's talking about their legacy RIGHT?

[@emacias1980]

I've never been a person who has been a gold digger or into stuff but I now realized it's better to be rich and lonely than poor and lonely.

[@starlightlovev938]

Peaches I’m now realizing that too 💕 We only have one life, so why not have beautiful things?

[@malilixoxo197]

Truly

[@Stephanie-vn6ir]

Amen sister! 😃

[@josefinamellamohoy2571]

😝😂😂😂😂😂😪😂😂😂

[@cundie1]

AMEN SISTER

[@Kaeepe]

Her fashion sense omg 🙀

[@julierodabaugh6016]

Elizabeth was a true diamond in the rough. Her legacy will eternally sparkle on all generations. Her style was unique, timeless and versatile. Her jewelry collection top notch, talent brilliant and heart priceless. She is and will always be a true humble and compassionate Queen. She was so loving to the hurting souls battling aides. She helped protect and flourish innocent children with her charitable events. I loved that she brought Christmas magic to Neverland back in the day. I believe she was Michael Jackson’s saving grace. He was such a lost and hurting soul. Miss them both but they have created a lasting imprint on my life.

[@nan7503]

Did any of her family keep any pieces?

[@LS-dp2gs]

Before auctioning E.T. collection off, there was a public display in Beverly Hills. I got my mom and myself 2 tickets- 50 bucks a piece. It was worth every penny. Her jewels and cloths told the history of the world.

[@SciFiGirl007]

I saw the jewelry/clothes etc in NYC prior to auction. Now the jewelry is scattered to the wind. What a shame.

[@louisemiller2774]

She was beyond life......

[@conniewagner9306]

Always loved Liz!! She was a true movie star. The great days of Hollywood died with her!!

[@Ave1821]

That’s when Hollywood was classy

[@getagava2912]

Apache Warrior yes!

[@anitastodolak9882]

I agree 100! Liz Taylor was/is an icon and the GRANDE DAME OF HOLLYWOOD!

[@lauranyc4966]

100%!!!!!

[@samantham9056]

It looked that way. Who knows as social media has helped drastically with the showing the lack of class in Hollywood.

[@robertobrien4465]

Now, "classy" is having your chest exposed.

[@deebars7413]

She Had everything a woman could think of, beauty, style, elegance, wealth, loving people around, famous and rich. what else one would want..

[@tsunamirique8628]

Deeba RS a man 🤣🤣🤣

[@jo5707]

eternity

[@cathyblackhall3448]

Her health,she was in incredible pain all her life from falling off her horse whilst filming as a child.

[@Liz-vd4lj]

Tsunami Rique she had 8!!

[@s.r.r.]

@@tsunamirique8628 She had whomever she chose.

[@a.a.p3254]

On my way to college at the time in 1980 my boyfriend called me to let me know Elizabeth Taylor was filming on location at Union Station, Toronto Canada. ( Between Friends) I left school and made my way to Front Street to see the most beautiful woman in the world. She was just breath taking it’s been one of the most memorable moments of my life as I spent the whole afternoon watching them. Elizabeth and Carol Burnett finally at the end of shooting I ran to get some cheap flowers at the flower stand …it was a bit tacky, as she made her way to the Royal York Hotel across the street. I will never forget her as I just turned 60. What beauty! Blessing 🇨🇦

[@danielkim7841]

She had such a dark life, such a painful, tortured life, yet this is why we connect to her, to her uniquely human self. I feel like I get her without ever having met her. She is a symbol for life itself, how life can be beautiful, can be grim, can be lonely, can be glamorous, she is so complex in her persona

[@nan7503]

She had some work done on her face, but it never showed. She was so beautiful. Unique beauty. Not like the so called stars of today.

[@chrisg4584]

Wow, I sure would love to have seen that collection in person, especially the jewels!

[@crystalm4324]

It reminds me how much I idolize Elizabeth Taylor. Her style, her talent, her beauty, her jewels! I so wanted to be able to buy any single piece of that collection. A mere mortal grasping at the stars. Trying to touch the flames of Elizabeth and Richard, to hold a piece of that history and passion.

[@giamilaor3664]

our one and only "Maggie the Cat" a true legend!

[@brendastephens5265]

Her jewelry collection was second to none!

[@flagal519]

She was a stunning woman who really knew how to live life.....and she had one of my favorite men, Richard Burton !

[@MTMF.london]

Yes. He was her greatest love (she said so) - they got married and divorced twice! In the end, both agreed they had to part because they were killing each other, almost literally - their fights were legendary.

[@christinescheiner5194]

My favorite man.

[@yvonneplant9434]

​@@MTMF.londonWell alcohol was also a BIG part of their lives. 😮

[@MTMF.london]

@@yvonneplant9434 It was more than alcohol. They were both very temperamental and obsessive people, plus Elizabeth's struggles with addiction to painkillers and Richard's infidelities, the marriage had no chance.

[@Miumiu0404]

0:51 my god those diamonds and emeralds look so beautiful.

[@englishrose4388]

Only someone like Elizabeth could have worn some of her jewelry and dresses and made them look so fitting and absolutely stunning.

[@normasouthwood3182]

Oh! English Rose! How I'd love to try! 😊😉

[@carolweaver3269]

She truly was beautiful, and knew just how to dress so regally! Just love it! Wish I could shop, and choose some of her clothing to wear, even today! A style I would absolutely adore wearing! The jewelry makes it all just stand out as it should. But one must choose the proper jewelry to go with the outfit, of course.

[@1171]

She’s one person that was even more beautiful with jewels and her looks were so beautiful she complimented the jewels to my notion. Just very lucky to have had those jewels and looks . Wonderful actress!

[@TheViciousnessNow]

Not one member of the Christie's team wearing conservation gloves?

[@pennynorthcutt5833]

She was rich in everything except good health.

[@JoyJoy-ge4ce]

There's a lot of people in the world with no HEALTH, no SO FLAWED LIKE HER...ECC....SHE WASN'T INTELLIGENT. SHE MUST WENT TO A PSYCHOLOGIST IMO

[@Cheiko18]

@@JoyJoy-ge4ce what's wrong with visiting a psychologist?

[@mrbutch308]

What an extraordinary collection of jewels and fashion!

[@geoffreydunn8451]

What a phenomenal collection from a phenomenal lady. RIP beautiful.

[@angeladallimore8079]

Exquisite Richard truly loved her 💕

[@taraalan1131]

Angela Dallimore She certainly helped his career ...

[@MTMF.london]

@@taraalan1131 He was already an established stage and screen actor when they met. Hollywood ruined him.

[@yvonneplant9434]

​@@MTMF.london Well, over drinking ruined him. He was an alcoholic.

[@MTMF.london]

@@yvonneplant9434 So were many of his contemporaries including his then wife, Elizabeth Taylor, but she could hold her liquor. Unfortunately, she was addicted to pain-killers which she had to take due to her various health issues throughout her life.

[@MTMF.london]

@@taraalan1131 He was a much better actor than she was and even she admitted it. She was the classic Hollywood movie star though. They helped each other's careers: he gave her gravitas and she gave him the star power.

[@athirahwan9156]

Lovely~ Those jewels are far beyond brialliant...

[@ratherbenapping10]

I can’t believe her children want to get rid of all of these beautiful pieces

[@ellemathews9840]

Agree... such a shame. Hopefully they kept some stuff

[@MTMF.london]

Where would they wear them - they live a different life and none of them in showbusiness.

[@user-vl3oq2ik1l]

she wanted it to be sold anyway and the money to go to charity

[@bellapetite8915]

Auctioning brings more amount than its real worth. They are making huge money. Good choice. They can buy even more .n keep pics as momentous

[@tracieholland6784]

GREED

[@fob1xxl]

The jewels are as exquisite and as rare as she was. All breathtakingly beautiful, just as she was. Completely irreplaceable and priceless, just as she was. The ledgenday jewels will live on forever.....just as she will.

[@Mirabelle69]

Thank you for these videos. So beautiful. Priceless And I'm glad to see again the Elisabeth Taylor auction collection, because somewhat the newspaper focused only on the most impressive pieces of jewelery. Here we can realize that, indeed, it seems every item of her collection is exquisite, lively, and holds a breath of life of its own, maybe Elisabeth's.

[@nenettejavines9840]

Well there are others as well that is not so good cause it is snakes and the ruby of the snake so ugly to see so some of the not really good to feast cause of the snakes collection that some of her envious friends gave her I guess cause Liz is so beautiful that every guy would fall for that eyes of hers. Women are envious of her beauty. That is why they gave her snake jewels.

[@estherganzon6700]

If I were rich I would buy everything

[@magadishamagali4245]

Why your are not rich?

[@normamimosa5991]

Sorry these collections were auctioned off, instead of being donated as permanent collections to a top museum.

[@Ronkyort0dox]

There are Photos and catalogues

[@christinacahill5742]

she wanted the money to go to animal society. I loved cat on a hot tin roof

[@helenchappell6502]

He children were very well,provided for.her collections were auctioned off to benefit AIDS research, a cause she believed in passionately and worked very hard for when she was alive.

[@theexmann]

Agreed, though she always said that jewelry should be worn and enjoyed. To that end, she wanted to sell the collection for someone else to enjoy and the monies collected from the sales would go to humanitarian causes like HIV/AIDS charities. It would have been great to have a billionaire buy the entire collection and donate it to a museum so the world could continue to enjoy it and the wonderful stories behind the jewelry.

[@donniehagy5125]

I agree 100% Norma. But, my mom always said the buzzards always come out after a death.

[@linethgonzalez5878]

She was a legend she collected jewelry and men lol

[@whutzat]

At any age below...say, 34 or so...I would have been drooling over this collection of personal possessions and awed by it all. Impressed. Now, at a wise 52, though my eyes can still appreciate the beauty, all I really see is a life filled with avarice and gluttony.

[@YourGrace_06]

I love Elizabeth Taylor. My spirit animal. I only wish I could have her grace

[@yazlenegautier2919]

Everything about her was amazing, but the most insuperable was her beauty.

[@s.r.r.]

That's garbage. People like you denigrate others to feel better about themselves. Elizabeth had the most classic, symmetrical bone structure and magnificent eyes ever. Her face was a perfect balance. Gorgeous skin. She was breathtaking in her physical perfection.

[@yazlenegautier2919]

@@s.r.r. Precisely what I mean is that Elizabeth Taylor was the most beautiful woman ever. Much more beautiful than her magnificent jewels. All the qualities you mention are totally correct. She had a face too perfect. And that's why I admire her. I think you didn't understand the hyperbole I used.

[@margomazzeo1680]

@@s.r.r. Learn how to read the comments .😂😂

[@amirablue.b186]

I truly love this woman's voice and the words she uses and the way she talks until the story is it elaborates and brings it to life I'm fascinated by the swimming and I like who's telling a story really

[@ronadorey3069]

She was so beautiful

[@ahill4642]

She was impossibly beautiful, such an icon. It seems Christie's did her collections justice. Bravo.

[@lindagrasse]

she was a prolific collector. now that is real money. everything was kept in pristine condition. a detailed history of her life. if there is anything sad about life it is that no matter how beautiful we are or how rich we are age gets us all in the end

[@Soda3000Pop]

She was and will always be our biggest diamond!

[@paulsimon5966]

So true! Genuinely priceless and irreplaceable!

[@kathreilly7050]

Absolute perfection beautiful beautiful beautiful

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

That collection was beyond stunning - much like E.T. herself!

[@alesjamsek2324]

*BEAUTIFUL*BEAUTIFUL*BEAUTIFUL*

[@gardenia73mccready79]

The most gracious beautifully dressed Lady to ever hit Showtime.

[@tiko9171]

Beautiful

[@lynnegladwin6728]

Just a beauty no other word to describe her, and he was so generous showing her is love.💝

[@bbt5358]

Absolutely FABULOUS!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@elvirastokes1335]

My first time to hear Elizabeth Taylor name was from my dear mum (I was only around 5 years old and my mum was an Avid fan of Elizabeth Taylor, I remember my mum always say , ELizabeth the most beautiful woman in the world 🌎 especially her violet eyes 👀 and the rest is History, RIP Elizabeth Taylor 🙏🌺❤️

[@jakre10]

She was what she wore, elegent, expensive and unique

[@joanneadair9227]

Absolutely stunning jewels.

[@Axi.444]

I watched this video about 12 times. This video made me a Elizabeth Taylor fannnnn

[@DaleJMack1]

I own the insurance policy she filled out before she filmed Cleopatra. Of course it's not an active policy now but the forms she filled out on Christmas Eve, 1961 is beyond fascinating and I feel very fortunate to have it.

[@LS-dp2gs]

Wow. That is amazing. And a bit ironic since that film financially tanked Fox studios…

[@emmacowles7695]

Love this woman she was pure class I couldn’t wait for her book to come out which showed her collection of jewels and it’s still my pride and joy

[@shaz2868]

The jewellery is just beautiful.

[@lindahilton9482]

When she passed away I thought more should have been said about her. She was a great actress. I loved all the movies she was in. She was the true example of a real woman good and bad but beautiful.

[@juliam.mallen9019]

How fun to see inside the team of expertise working together to bring together a unforgettable collection as beautiful and mysterious as Elizabeth Taylor herself was. Totally unapologetic Ms. Taylor an exaordinary actress had excellent taste in everything from husbands to special friends to this one of a kind iconic collection. A life well lived a screenshot legend to always and forever be remembered! Really great video thanks for sharing this fabulous fashion bonanza of Total substance.

[@sushmitabanerjee8328]

Wow!! Amazing collection of the lady👌👌

[@tammanthashaw9299]

love her style and her jewelry collection. My son brought me a couple pieces from Qvc Elizabeth Taylor collection. They are gorgeous. I love that big huge ring. Studding, I told my friend Alton I want that ring. He brought it but also brought me a ring from a jewelry store.

[@Hooverpixie24]

Tammantha Shaw bought*

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

You don’t have the original ring. No one will be able to have the original. It belongs in the muse. Enjoy the fake ones and learn how to spell. Keep dreaming! 🙄

[@ronadorey3069]

Beautiful piece of art.

[@lovemoon9803]

She is just sooo beautiful💕

[@megaswenson]

I see some extraordinarily beautiful graphic design done for the catalogue and advertisements.

[@nenettejavines9840]

Yes me too!

[@callalilly4743]

What a wonderful collection 😍

[@derickadutoit3102]

It's a beautiful collection must go to a museum

[@ilianasapien8904]

Que hermosa mujer Elizabeth Taylor.......tan bella como las joyas!

[@lepetitchat123]

I worked as an exhibition assistant for the Hong Kong leg... I got to see these incredible jewels up close and worked with some nice people.

[@mathewmcfaden1551]

Elizabeth Taylor's face is the most beautiful jewel in the world.

[@TheRealKingMichael]

I agree with you. It is. Pity though that in America blondes are so extremely overrated

[@feliciamrobles8980]

Absolutely beautiful

[@furryfeathers4108]

Surprised how much I'm enjoying these clips! Oddly entertaining to see the life collection of someone so public & truly living her life, organized and valued - noticed no prices were mentioned, lol just as well, I'm sure the history adds twice if not more to the already pristine & vintage of the items that were already expensive.

[@marciamcgrail5889]

if you have to ask how much they are, you can't afford them!

[@furryfeathers4108]

@@marciamcgrail5889 that's an elitist mindset, asking how much something costs isnt a bad thing, its financially responsible.

[@wendynerd1199]

@@furryfeathers4108 No one was saying there was anything wrong with not affording something. Also: it's true. Luxury items like this simply have a price tag the vast majority of people cannot afford.

[@eleanorjpoindexter4299]

Love between a man and woman used to be soooooooooooo romantic. Chivalry is just about dead! Elizabeth Taylor was a very beautiful woman with her rare violet eyes.

[@ameenarampersad4839]

Her collections are very exquisite.

[@reneecrotty6910]

My angel ♡ I literally got teary eyed watching this

[@ThePiratonmayor]

YESSS all for the MOST BEAUTIFUL DIVA IN THE WORLD Liz forever dic 2019

[@blackwolf9524]

Unreal.....BEAUTIFUL! Want the ring!!!! 👍💜😳

[@junipertanyoutube6661]

Wow Elizabeth Taylor cared and looked after her jewellery so well :) 💜

[@peg202xo7]

It would be head spinning just to be allowed to clean this jewelry. It's so beautiful!

[@lanahylana664]

8 times i fell asleep 8 times i repeat.. i need a sleep. Love Elizabeth Taylor.

[@barryreed4255]

FABULOUS!!!🤩🤩🤩

[@MoniqueSinha]

The best collection by a non royal. Just wow!

[@jennifer801]

She was such a beautiful woman, impeccable style, And that jewelry 😱 stunning.

[@mogznwaz]

I grew up hearing about the legendary Elizabeth Burton as she was known then, then read an autobiography about her and was hooked. Extraordinary woman, extraordinary life.

[@lisadorward2255]

She's a beautiful lady. O can see why men fell in love.. Those beautiful blue eyes..

[@ellenanderson9535]

Lisa Dorward and the boobs let's be honest men love big boobs

[@pickerina]

She doesn't had blue eyes was violet so beautiful

[@leongardner710]

@@pickerina ...sure u right, not blue

[@redredwine1277]

I enjoyed watching, very entertaining, thanks for sharing❤️

[@christophermyers3758]

My biggest regret was never seeing her in person... I do have a slight connection to her though... my grandfather's cousin, actor Keefe Brasselle was in a movie with Elizabeth... "A Place in the Sun"! This was the famous movie where she was with Montgomery Cliff, and became a star! 😎 I've seen the movie twice so far, and quite a thrill to watch Keefe in the same scenes with Elizabeth! Be sure to check out the movie and the credits.

[@donnabanks7656]

Fascinating!!

[@Only-interested-in-the-truth]

Absolutely Inspiring.

[@frenchyontravel]

My god that’s amazing how much cash she was spending. Insane!!!

[@gilbydog7350]

@gateaux addicted I thought so too.

[@kylieknight2365]

Absolutely breathtaking gems clothes and woman

[@makelimonada9426]

Empire of shine and glamour. Unique in the history.

[@leni6864]

Style Class & Sass - she had it all! A true movie star!

[@kiraharlamor391]

It’s beautiful!

[@7eyeswideopen177]

My Grandmother's name was also Elizabeth Taylor born 60 years before. Yes indeed she was so exquisitely beautiful

[@AkshayWilliam]

This is wonderful and reminds that fashion is all and wonderful.

[@cejamieson2024]

She was a beautiful.

[@ineedthekrup5333]

Going to the exhibition at the MOCA Pacific Design ranks as one of the highlights of my life.

[@ritataylor324]

She had such exquisite taste in her jewelry.. beautiful lady.

[@umolhar9993]

Lindas jóias, roupas elegantes: magníficas! Uma composição perfeita para uma mulher brilhante!

[@goinbulilit3846]

I love ET taste. . . Cleopatra of the new age

[@silvergirl7810]

Magical..