Christie's To Offer New Jewelry Line By Elizabeth Taylor
Film icon Elizabeth Taylor has always been known as much for her fabulous jewels as for her legendary beauty (and her numerous husbands). She now has her own jewelry line called House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. and has designed select jewelry pieces to be offered at auction by Christie's in New York, Hong Kong and Geneva.
"We are honored to partner in this important endeavor with one of the most adored artists, humanitarians and now certainly designers of our time," said Stephen Lash, Chairman, Christie's. "This marks a fantastic continuation of our many years of working with this legend, having teamed with her in historic fund-raising auctions in support of her work through amfAR and the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation to promote the research and treatment of HIV/AIDS, as well her own purchases of great jewelry pieces. Her knowledge of jewels stems in large part from her pre-eminence and aesthetic taste as perhaps the world's greatest private collector of great jewelry."
The first exclusive and unique creations to be sold directly by Christie's will be featured in their October 11th Magnificent Jewels auction in New York.
Dame Elizabeth conveyed her personal excitement about creating special pieces for the world's leading auction house, stating, "Until the launch of House of Taylor Jewelry, many people didn't know how much I love to design pieces that I wear and for people that I love. I've never thought of the jewels in my collection as trophies. I don't believe I own any of them or the designs I create that become jewelry. Like the pieces in my personal collection I am their custodian ... here to enjoy them, give them love and to share them.
"As they go off to auction at Christie's, I hope whoever buys them gives them a really good home. My relationship with Christie's began many years ago. My love affair with Christie's came about with the launch of my book, My Love Affair With Jewelry, with a wonderful introduction by François Curiel, Christie's worldwide head of jewelry. This magnificent auction house did such a beautiful job of displaying my personal collection and celebrating my passion for beautiful jewels that they eclipsed the possibility of my ever designing for any competitor.
"Stephen Lash and the extraordinary team at Christie's have been quietly generous and greatly supportive of my work for people with HIV/AIDS. They make loving, ongoing contributions to my foundation and brought tremendous energy to the launch of my book.
You can see the catalogue of jewelry (which has some stunning peices) here.
Film icon Elizabeth Taylor has always been known as much for her fabulous jewels as for her legendary beauty (and her numerous husbands). She now has her own jewelry line called House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. and has designed select jewelry pieces to be offered at auction by Christie's in New York, Hong Kong and Geneva.
