Elizabeth Taylor's Jewelry Fetches Big Bucks at Auction

Although iconic Elizabeth Taylor passed away in March at 79, her legacy, not to mention jewelry, will live forever. Her elaborate jewelry collection fetched $115 million at Christie's which included more than $11.8 million for a pearl necklace!

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According to The Washington Times, the 33.19 carat diamond ring ex-husband Richard Burton gave her brought in $8.8 million. It was purchased by a private buyer in Asia.OK! NEWS: ELIZABETH TAYLOR TWITTER TRIBUTE — KARDASHIANS LEAD CELEBS IN HONORING THE ICONThe legendary pearl, diamond and ruby necklace was purchased at auction for $37,000 in 1969 by Richard and was estimated to rake in between two and three million dollars. Well, the final bid of nearly $12 million certainly left jaws dropping!Part of the proceeds from the Cleopatra actress' collection will go to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.