The Elizabeth Taylor diamond. A diamond ring © Christie's Images Limited 2011

Set with a cut-cornered rectangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 33.19 carats, flanked on either side by a tapered baguette-cut diamond, mounted in platinum. Estimate $2,500,000 - $3,500,000. Price Realized $8,818,500

With report 1132411262 dated 9 May 2011 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D color, VS1 clarity; accompanied by a working diagram indicating that the clarity may be potentially internally flawless

Accompanied by a supplemental letter from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond has been determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency. Type IIa diamonds were first identified as originating from India (particularly from the Golconda region) but have since been recovered in all major diamond-producing regions of the world. Among famous gem diamonds, the 530.20 carat Cullinan I and the 105.60 carat Koh-i-noor are examples of Type IIa

Accompanied by a hardbound Monograph from the Gemological Institute of America, featuring additional photography, data collection charts and gemological research, attesting to the rarity and prestige of the Elizabeth Taylor Diamond

The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor

Gift from Richard Burton, purchased from Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, May 16, 1968

Christie's. The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: The Legendary Jewels, Evening Sale (I), 13 December 2011. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com

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