Wearing jewellery seems rooted in the human desire to show off. Prehistoric people fashioned early forms of necklaces, headdresses and bracelets from objects such as shells, horns and feathers. As the art of jewellery-making evolved, jewellers made greater use of rare metals and gemstones. Gold has been the most prized material for making jewellery, due to its malleability and its bright colour.
The Jewellery Collection of the Late Dame Elizabeth Taylor
Even though she had an impressive film career and was known for her humanitarian efforts, Elizabeth Taylor will be forever synonymous with bold, ostentatious jewellery. Upon her death, her jewellery collection was sold at auction by Christie’s for an astronomical $137 million.
One of the most magnificent sets in Liz taylor’s former collection was the famous Grand Duchess Vladimir Suite by Bulgari. The suite is a stunning marriage of exquisite Colombian emeralds, surrounded by sparkling diamonds. The set comprises a necklace with a pendant, a bracelet, teardrop earrings and a brooch. The brooch was actually Elizabeth’s engagement present from Richard Burton.
The Jewellery Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum
This astonishing collection showcases some fabulous and exquisite pieces. The priceless collection comprises 3,500 jewels that cover a period 800 years. There are pieces that were worn by European royalty, and jewels from Tsarist Russia. The collection features pieces by designers such as Réné Lalique, Cartier, and Boucheron. They include jewels such as diamond bangles as well as diamond and emerald pieces.
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