Yahoo Lifestyle Elizabeth Taylor’s Diamond and Gold Star of David Pendant Sells for $35,750 From Julien’s Auctions
One of Elizabeth Taylor’s necklaces sold at auction for $35,750, per a March 27 press release from Julien’s Auctions. The piece from the late Oscar-winning “BUtterfield 8” star’s collection had an estimated value between $20,000 to $30,000.
Taylor’s Theo Fennell diamond and gold Star of David pendant featured a starting bid of $4,000 before the final winning bid went to $35,750. The necklace came from an extensive jewelry collection owned by the “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” star, which included emeralds, rubies and more, all of which have been placed for auction.
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The diamond and gold Star of David pendant was auctioned off as part of Julien’s “Limelight Edit,” which featured a curated collection of pieces from Cher, Marilyn Monroe, Victoria Beckham, Amy Winehouse and many more.
Theo Fennell’s design of the necklace features a detachable 18-karat yellow and white gold Star of David pendant, featuring an enhanced element with a circular-cut diamond trim. The pendant is suspended from an 18-karat gold rope twist necklace.
The pendant features Fennell’s, with English hallmarks. The chain of the necklace includes a clover-shaped hallmark stamped 18 karat.
The Star of David pendant necklace also represents a significant chapter in Taylor’s public life. In 1959, Taylor converted to Judaism for her marriage to singer Eddie Fisher. Taylor married Fisher, who was previously married to actress Debbie Reynolds, following the death of her husband Mike Todd in 1958.
Aside from Taylor’s Theo Fennell diamond and gold Star of David pendant, an illustration of Cher’s 2002 farewell tour “Turn Back Time” Bob Mackie costume design was sold at auction for $22,750. Marilyn Monroe’s cowboy boots from 1961 film “The Misfits” from the personal collection of Dee and Tommy Hilfiger sold for $78,000.
“We witnessed an extraordinary response from fans and collectors worldwide, proving yet again that the passion for high-fashion and celebrity memorabilia is stronger than ever,” said Gabriela Schwartz, the managing director and head of luxury and corporate brand partnerships at Julien’s Auctions. “These results reaffirm Julien’s Auctions as the premier destination for acquiring the most sought-after pieces of fashion, entertainment and pop culture history.”
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