Category Archives: 2011 Collections

KIM Kardashian feels “honoured” to have purchased Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s jewellery. The reality TV beauty was among the bidders at the late actress’ Christie’s auction in New York this week. The fashion and jewellery pieces broke world records for the most expensive collection sold in one night. Kim was present at one of the auction days, and paid s42,000 for a set of Lorraine Schwartz jade bangles. The stunning star is thrilled with her purchase. She said: “Jade transfers energy, so I will cherish these bracelets with her energy in them for the rest of my life.” The late star’s personal items were expected to fetch s19million, but instead made s75million. The haul, which sparked a bidding frenzy, included a world-record s7.6million for a pearl necklace given to the actress by Richard Burton. It contained the “La Peregrina” pearl – once owned by Queen Mary I and King Phillip II of Spain. Burton, who was twice married to Taylor, paid s23,000 for the necklace at an auction in 1969. A 33.19-carat diamond ring also given to the actress by her actor husband was sold for s5.6million to a buyer in Asia. The jewels were part of an auction of Taylor’s … Continue reading →