A sapphire and diamond sautoir, by Bulgari © Christie's Images Limited 2011

Suspending a detachable pavé-set diamond octagonal pendant, set with a sugarloaf cabochon sapphire, weighing approximately 52.72 carats, with calibré-cut sapphire trim and bullet-cut diamond accents, to the pavé-set diamond neckchain, spaced by calibré-cut sapphire geometric links, mounted in platinum, 1969, 29¾ ins., pendant may be worn as a brooch. Pendant and neckchain signed BVLGARI. Estimate $600,000 - $800,000. Price Realized $5,906,500 

With report CS 44765 dated 31 May 2011 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this sapphire would be classified as Classic Burma (Myanmar). No gemological evidence of heat

Accompanied by an additional letter from the American Gemological Laboratories attesting to the rarity and prestige of this sapphire

The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor

Gift from Richard Burton upon the occasion of Elizabeth Taylor's 40th birthday, February 27, 1972

Literature: Amanda Triossi, Bulgari: Between Eternity and History, exhib. cat. (Rome, Palazzo delle Esposizioni), Milan 2009

A sapphire and diamond "Trombino" ring,by Bulgari © Christie's Images Limited 2011

Set with a sugarloaf cabochon sapphire, within a pavé-set diamond surround, the shoulders set with graduated baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, 1971 Signed BVLGARI  Estimate $150,000 - $200,000. Price Realized $866,500

With report CS 44766 dated 31 May 2011 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this sapphire would be classified as Classic Ceylon (Sri Lanka). No gemological evidence of heat

Accompanied by an additional letter from the American Gemological Laboratories attesting to the rarity and prestige of this sapphire

The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor

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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