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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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Elizabeth Taylor’s Jewel Collection Nets $116 Million

Even in death, Elizabeth Taylor is capable of earning a fortune. Her jewelry collection was recently sold at auction for $116 million.

[BBC] December 2001 - Christie's sale of 80 items had been estimated to raise about $20m (£13m), but took more than double the record for a single collection.

A portion of the sale has reportedly been donated to The Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation. A portion.

Read about the individual objects >>

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