Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery to be sold

NEW YORK - Actress Elizabeth Taylor's renowned collection of jewellery will be auctioned off in December at a sale that is expected…

NEW YORK - Actress Elizabeth Taylor's renowned collection of jewellery will be auctioned off in December at a sale that is expected to realise more than $30 million, Christie's said yesterday.

Some 269 items will be sold, with several of the most valuable pieces tied to Taylor's complicated relationship with Richard Burton.

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