Elizabeth Taylor had many loves in her life (famously marrying eight times), but diamonds really were this girl’s best friend.
Photos: Elizabeth Taylor’s Famous Jewels to Hit the Auction Block
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This ruby and diamond necklace by Cartier features a pear-shaped pearl that was once one of the Crown Jewels of Spain. "La Peregrina" was a 1969 Valentine's Day gift to Taylor from Burton, and is now valued at $2-$3 million.