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In 1979, the Taylor-Burton diamond was sold by actor Richard Burton, who had originally purchased it for Elizabeth Taylor in 1969. After their marriage ended, Burton decided to sell the diamond at auction, and it was sold for approximately $3 million. The diamond, a 69.42-carat pear-shaped stone, became famous not only for its size but also for its association with the iconic couple.
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How much was the Taylor-Burton 69-carat diamond sold for?
In 1979, Elizabeth Taylor sold the Taylor-Burton Diamond for US$5,000,000 to the New York jeweler Henry Lambert. The present owner, Robert Mouawad purchased it from the jeweler for an undisclosed sum.
Where did Elizabeth Taylor spend her vacations in Mexico?
Prior to 1963, she mostly visited Acapulco. In 1963 she and Richard Burton bought Casa Kimberly in Puerto Vallarta. She sold Casa Kimberly in the 1990's.
What famous jewels did Elizabeth Taylor own?
Dame Elizabeth owned numerous large diamonds. The largest ones are listed below. I chose only diamonds larger than 10 carats for this list: 1. A pair shaped 17 carat colorless diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds and sapphires. This ring was a gift from Michael Jackson. 2. A square cut 27.42 carat fancy yellow colored diamond with smaller colorless diamonds on the sides. She bought this ring as a gift for herself. 3. An emerald cut 29.4 colorless diamond. Engagement ring from Mike Todd. 4. The Burton Cognac Diamonds: The ring: A pear shaped 32.14 carat fancy colored deep brownish orangy yellow diamond surrounded by smaller colorless diamonds. The earrings: Each suspending a detachable modified pear-shaped fancy deep brown-yellow diamond, weighing approximately 7.87 and 6.83 carats, within a circular and baguette-cut diamond frame, to the circular and baguette-cut diamond shield-shaped surmount. All other diamonds in the earrings are colorless. 5. A set of earrings: Each suspending a detachable modified pear-shaped fancy yellow diamond, weighing approximately 15.60 and 15.38 carats, to the circular-cut, marquise-cut and pear-shaped diamond cluster surmount. All other diamonds in the earrings are colorless. A gift from Eddie Fisher for Elizabeth's 30th birthday. She was later sent the bill From Bulgari, which Eddie seemed to have forgotten to pay. A ring and a brooch of smaller colored and colorless diamonds accompanied the earrings. 6. The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond: Formerly named, "The Krupp," is an Asscher cut Type IIA D color (colorless) potentially internally flawless 33.19 carat diamond with smaller triangular cut diamonds at the side. This Ring was a gift from Richard Burton in 1968. 7. The Taj Mahal Diamond is an approximately 50 carat heart shaped yellow diamond set set in jade and surrounded by red stones. The pendant is attached to a gold and colorless diamond and cabochon ruby necklace. The first record of the stone is in 1627-28 when Shah Jahangir had three inscriptions carved into the top of the stone: Nur Jahan, Baygum-e Padshah 23; and 1037. This means that Nur Jahan was a lady of Padshah, while the number 23 refers to the regnal year of Shah Jahangir, which was 1037 or the equivalent of 1627-8 A.D. While it is not known if Nur Jehan ever wore the stone, at some point Shah Jahangir presented the jewel to his son, Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan who in turn gave it to his favorite wife, Mumtaz-I-Mahal. After bearing him fourteen children, she died in 1631. Her mausoleum eventually came to be called The Taj Mahal. Richard Burton gave the necklace to Elizabeth as one of the spectacular gifts he presented her with for her fortieth Birthday in 1972. 8. The Taylor-Burton Diamond is a 69.42 carat Type IIA D color internally flawless diamond set in a ring which could also be detached and worn as a pendant. Elizabeth chose to wear the stone as a pendant after 1970 as she considered it too large for her hand. Richard Burton gave her the diamond in 1969. She subsequently sold it in 1979 while married to John Warner. After divorcing Warner in 1982 she expressed regret at selling the diamond. Burton paid 1.1 million US dollars for the Taylor-Burton. When Elizabeth sold it, she received 5 million US dollars.
Where is Teri Jon apparel sold?
Teri Jon apparel is sold at Saks Fifth Avenue, the Teri Jon website, and Lord and Taylor. Designers who design for Teri Jon have some of their apparel sold at Neiman Marcus as well.
Is it true that Taylor lautner and Taylor swift are dating?
Of course not, because if anyone should be hated its Taylor lautner, because he is some what of a player (a hot one). Taylor Swift is loved by millions of fans and will always be, and for proof, her 2010 concert sold out in 10 minutes! not meaning to sond rude but Taylor is not a player and Taylor swift isn't well liked
How much was the Taylor-Burton 69-carat diamond sold for?
In 1979, Elizabeth Taylor sold the Taylor-Burton Diamond for US$5,000,000 to the New York jeweler Henry Lambert. The present owner, Robert Mouawad purchased it from the jeweler for an undisclosed sum.
What happened to Elizabeth Taylor's 69 carat diamond ring?
According to the Famous Diamonds Web site, the stone was sold for US$5,000,000 in 1979, and recut. When he purchased it for Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton bought a stone named Taj Mahal, which later became known as the Taylor-Burton Diamond. Read more, below.
How much would Elizabeth Taylor's 69 carat diamond ring be worth today?
A diamond of this size with this provenance would only be sold at an auction -- unless it was sold at a private sale. Its pre-sale auction estimate would be in the multiple millions of dollars US. It's last sale fetched US5,000,000 in 1979, and it was sold again -- privately -- for an undisclosed sum. You can read more below, about large diamond auction prices.
How large is the world's largest wedding ring?
Modern celebrities seem satisified with lousy 20 carat diamond rings, which are a poor comparison to the 69 carat stone Elizabeth Taylor was given by Richard Burton back in 1969. Following their divorce, it sold for 5 million
How much is Elizabeth Taylor's diamonds and rubies?
If the question pertains to the fragrance, Elizabeth Taylor's Diamonds and Rubies perfume, you may find the alluring scent online from US$14.99 and up. If referring to the beautiful Diamond and Ruby suite of jewelry given to her by her third husband, Mike Todd, the earrings sold for US$782,500. The bracelet sold for $842,500. The necklace sold for $3,778,500. These jewels were designed by Cartier. Among her other famous diamond and rubies, was a ring by Van Cleef and Arpels, a Christmas gift from Richard Burton in 1968 that sold for $4,226,500. The Cartier suite and the Van Cleef and Arpels ring were sold at auction December 13, 2011 at Christie's, New York.
What is the average price of a Burton Audex jacket?
The average price of a Burton Audex jacket is $1000 if sold in the Burton Audex store and $800 dollars when sold anywhere else. It is a top-of-the-line design of a jacket from Burton Audex and is critically reviewed by fashion experts and critics.
Where did Elizabeth Taylor spend her vacations in Mexico?
Prior to 1963, she mostly visited Acapulco. In 1963 she and Richard Burton bought Casa Kimberly in Puerto Vallarta. She sold Casa Kimberly in the 1990's.
What does commercial diamond mean?
Commercial diamond is diamond sold for money.
Did elizabeth Taylor own a diamond which was of shah jahans wife?
Yes. The Taj Mahal Diamond as it is known today was given to Elizabeth by her husband Richard Burton for her 40th birthday in 1972. The diamond was originally owned by Shah Jahangir who had it inscribed in Parse partly commemorating the year 1627 during his rule. Jahangir passed the approximately 50 carat yellow diamond to Shah Jahan who gave it to his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Burton paid $950,000 for the heartshaped stone which over the centuries was mounted in a yellow gold, jade, and red stone pendant. Cartier designed a woven gold, ruby and diamond adjustable necklace. In the auction of Dame Elizabeth's legendary jewelry collection, The Taj Mahal sold for $8,818,500 setting a world record for the auction price of an Indian jewel.
What is the exact number of albums Taylor Swift has sold?
Taylor swift has sold 2 albums so far
What famous jewels did Elizabeth Taylor own?
Dame Elizabeth owned numerous large diamonds. The largest ones are listed below. I chose only diamonds larger than 10 carats for this list: 1. A pair shaped 17 carat colorless diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds and sapphires. This ring was a gift from Michael Jackson. 2. A square cut 27.42 carat fancy yellow colored diamond with smaller colorless diamonds on the sides. She bought this ring as a gift for herself. 3. An emerald cut 29.4 colorless diamond. Engagement ring from Mike Todd. 4. The Burton Cognac Diamonds: The ring: A pear shaped 32.14 carat fancy colored deep brownish orangy yellow diamond surrounded by smaller colorless diamonds. The earrings: Each suspending a detachable modified pear-shaped fancy deep brown-yellow diamond, weighing approximately 7.87 and 6.83 carats, within a circular and baguette-cut diamond frame, to the circular and baguette-cut diamond shield-shaped surmount. All other diamonds in the earrings are colorless. 5. A set of earrings: Each suspending a detachable modified pear-shaped fancy yellow diamond, weighing approximately 15.60 and 15.38 carats, to the circular-cut, marquise-cut and pear-shaped diamond cluster surmount. All other diamonds in the earrings are colorless. A gift from Eddie Fisher for Elizabeth's 30th birthday. She was later sent the bill From Bulgari, which Eddie seemed to have forgotten to pay. A ring and a brooch of smaller colored and colorless diamonds accompanied the earrings. 6. The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond: Formerly named, "The Krupp," is an Asscher cut Type IIA D color (colorless) potentially internally flawless 33.19 carat diamond with smaller triangular cut diamonds at the side. This Ring was a gift from Richard Burton in 1968. 7. The Taj Mahal Diamond is an approximately 50 carat heart shaped yellow diamond set set in jade and surrounded by red stones. The pendant is attached to a gold and colorless diamond and cabochon ruby necklace. The first record of the stone is in 1627-28 when Shah Jahangir had three inscriptions carved into the top of the stone: Nur Jahan, Baygum-e Padshah 23; and 1037. This means that Nur Jahan was a lady of Padshah, while the number 23 refers to the regnal year of Shah Jahangir, which was 1037 or the equivalent of 1627-8 A.D. While it is not known if Nur Jehan ever wore the stone, at some point Shah Jahangir presented the jewel to his son, Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan who in turn gave it to his favorite wife, Mumtaz-I-Mahal. After bearing him fourteen children, she died in 1631. Her mausoleum eventually came to be called The Taj Mahal. Richard Burton gave the necklace to Elizabeth as one of the spectacular gifts he presented her with for her fortieth Birthday in 1972. 8. The Taylor-Burton Diamond is a 69.42 carat Type IIA D color internally flawless diamond set in a ring which could also be detached and worn as a pendant. Elizabeth chose to wear the stone as a pendant after 1970 as she considered it too large for her hand. Richard Burton gave her the diamond in 1969. She subsequently sold it in 1979 while married to John Warner. After divorcing Warner in 1982 she expressed regret at selling the diamond. Burton paid 1.1 million US dollars for the Taylor-Burton. When Elizabeth sold it, she received 5 million US dollars.
What is a diamond market?
An area where diamond gemstones are bought and sold.
