Last week Martha and I had the opportunity to attend the preview of the collection of Elizabeth Taylor to be auctioned at the legendary Christie's auction house in NYC. We were able to see pieces from her renowned collection of jewels and haute couture as well as fine decorative arts and film memorabilia. It was an amazing evening. If in NYC I encourage you to visit the exhibition that runs through Monday December 12th. Given my birthday and Christmas are both in December I have high hopes that lots # 80, 78, 433, and 330 may find their way into my stocking/closet. My colleagues have some favorites of their own which I am happy to share with you. Kudos to Lauren Land for throwing one of my favorite events of the Christmas season.
2 The invitation is brilliantly designed with perforated life-size pieces of jewelry that you can pop out and try on.
4 Erin Furey, assistant style editor at Martha Stewart Weddings, wears an ornate diamond, ruby, and pearl necklace.
6 Diamonds aren't just for women! Anthony Luscia, special projects editor at Martha Stewart Weddings, wears this Egyptian-themed bracelet.
2 This room was one of my favorites--EH meticulously labeled each jewelry box with who the gift was from and when it was given to her.
16 EH with her ruby-and-diamond jewelery just given to her by her husband at Villa Fiorentina. (photo from My Love Affair With Jewelry)
21 This cape was what Elizabeth wore to Grace Kelly's Scorpion themed birthday in Monte Carlo. (photo, Elizabeth Taylor:My Love Affair With Jewelry)
22 HEre is the Duchess of Windsor wearing the diamond clip that would later become Miss Taylor's. (photo, Elizabeth Taylor:My Love Affair With Jewelry)
23 Isn't this sapphire and diamond piece just stunning? (photo, Elizabeth Taylor:My Love Affair With Jewelry)
24 Look at this fantastic amethyst, kunzite, and diamond jewelry. (photo, Elizabeth Taylor:My Love Affair With Jewelry)
25 Here are the Burton cognac diamond ear pendants and diamond ring. (photo, Elizabeth Taylor:My Love Affair With Jewelry)

































From: Rowaida Flayhan | 12/9/11 at 9:35 am
Hi Kevin, so lucky to attend this auction I can imagine it an amazing evening. Love love her beautiful breathtaking pieces of jewelry.
Loving her book My Love Affair With Jewellery, and recently People Elizabeth Taylor 1932-2011
PS Yesterday I was buying Christmas gifts from villeroy-boch, I had the new issue of 'Friends', I was so impressed to see the beautiful home of Rebecca Robertson and Marco Pasanella for the holidays in the pages of the Autumn/Winter issue. Beautiful!
Best Wishes
From: KTrader | 12/9/11 at 6:03 pm
Hi Kev,
This is one of your best posts. I so loved seeing the Martha Stewart employees rocking the cut out jewelry pics! I could so see myself in the Krupp's diamond! Happy Holidays and Happy Birthday!