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Mr.T

Elizabeth Taylor's belongings have finally ended their world tour, breaking records when sold at Christie's in New York. Some 269 diamonds, pearls, rubies, rings, and necklaces were among the lots, as well as outfits and Oscars owned by the star, who died in 2011. Here's a tour round some of the trinkets, if you missed your chance to snap up a Christmas present bargain

Over $115m (£74m) was fetched at the auction …

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Mr.TI pity the fool

… including $8.8m for the 'Elizabeth Taylor Diamond,' a 33.19 carat a gift to the star from Richard Burton, here displayed in mauve suede presentation holster

12/15/1110:46 AM

Mr.TI pity the fool

12/15/1110:47 AM

Mr.TI pity the fool

12/15/1110:48 AM

Mr.TI pity the fool

12/15/1110:49 AM

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Elizabeth Taylor's belongings have finally ended their world tour, breaking records when sold at Christie's in New York. Some 269 diamonds, pearls, rubies, rings, and necklaces were among the lots, as well as outfits and Oscars owned by the star, who died in 2011. Here's a tour round some of the trinkets, if you missed your chance to snap up a Christmas present bargain

Over $115m (£74m) was fetched at the auction …

Look at all dem rich chinee!

12/15/1111:59 AM