I bought the book several years ago just for my own reference and collection, never knowing the price of the. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. I took photos of almost every piece on exhibition for those who cannot attend. The quality of the photos is topnotch, many are fullpage and in gloriously rich color. Beautiful jewelry worn by a beautiful lady in fab pictures wearing fab clothes with fab people. Large jewellery, of course, because she never did anything small. I am a bench jeweler myself and have my very own small fine jewelry business hush fine jewelry on etsy and have been having my own love affair with really great gemstones and jewelry creations since i was a little girl. Elizabeth taylors my love affair with jewelry is one of the most sumptuous and beautifullymade books on the subject of fine jewelry. Dec 01, 2011 taylors jewelry collection was world renowned with iconic rocks like the 33.
Elizabeth taylor s my love affair with jewelry is a sumptuous affair. If i cant have elizabeths jewels this is the next best thing. Lavishly produced and illustrated, the book has an introduction by the worldrenowned authority on jewelry, francois curiel, of christies. Taylor s famous love affair with jewelry reportedly began when she was an infant and continued throughout her eventful life as she collected some of the most precious gems on the face of the earth. Im a girl who loves clothes, accessories, shoes, bags and jewelry. This is not only a great gift idea for the elizabeth taylor fan or for jewelry lovers, it is also a wonderful book to be pored over time and time again. Jewelry affaire celebrates the beauty that can be found in easytomake jewelry. I heard about this book on a segment on 60 minutes and immediately went to order it. There are droolworthy pictures of the magnificent jewels and her wearing them as well as her delightful stories. Many things have been said about elizabeth taylor, but richard burtons droll quip is the best. Jewelry affairs is a family online jewelry store based in new york city offering necklaces, earrings. Elizabeth taylors tumultuous love life often made the headlines, but theres one passion that she sustained for a lifetime.
First edition of elizabeth taylors lavishly illustrated celebration of her life, loves and the jewels she treasured, inscribed by her on the title page, to paul, best wishes always, elizabeth taylor. Elizabeth taylors love affair with jewellery tatler. Elizabeth taylors jewelry, a pricescope love affair part. My love affair with jewelry, elizabeth taylor recounts her meaningful relationships, reminiscing about her life through the stories of her jewelry. Here, in my own words and as i remember them, are my cherished st. All of these jewels and more are beautifully catalogued in my love affair with jewelry. Her love for her jewellery is further defined when she published her book, elizabeth taylor. She wrote a book featuring her jewelry aptly titled, elizabeth taylor. If you are drawn in by storytelling, buy this book. If you are infatuated by elizabeth taylor, buy this book. Here, in my own words and as i remember them, are my cherished stories about a lifetime of fun and love and laughter. The sale drew unprecedented interest from bidders throughout the world, who gathered in christies flagship rockefeller center saleroom. Elizabeth taylors jewelry, a pricescope love affair.
Jul, 2011 elizabeth taylor had several charm bracelets. My love affair with jewelry hardcover september 30, 2002. My love affair with jewelry from the worlds largest community of readers. Highlights from elizabeth taylors jewelry auction at. Stunning pictures of some of elizabeth taylors favorite jewelry with some of her anecdotes. Having been married 8 times, she may be known as a collector of men, but in reality elizabeth taylor 19322011 collected jewellery. I purchased this book on the discount table at barnes and noble.
She wore them often in public along with the rest of her famous jewelry collection. Love affair view all jewelry, love affair earrings, love. The brief anecdotes accompanying the pictures are a fun behindthescenes glimpse of the actresss legendary lifeeven if several of the stories have proved to be embellished for dramatic effect. My love affair with jewelry elizabeth taylor, author, ruth a. Elizabeth taylors charm bracelets vintage charms bracelets. Elizabeth taylors my love affair with jewelry is a sumptuous affair. Taylors famous love affair with jewelry reportedly began when she was an infant and continued throughout her eventful life as she collected some of the most precious gems on the face of the earth.
Mar 23, 2011 six books you need to read about elizabeth taylor. Learn how to make visual stunners that can be worn every day, are sure to garner compliments, and command attention. Taylors jewelry collection was world renowned with iconic rocks like the 33. It was in the pages of that book that elizabeth wrote im fortunate to have some very important pieces of jewelry. Elizabeth shares her collection with us in a deeply personal way by showing the pieces and sharing the story behind each one the way you probably look at your own jewelry pieces. Stunning pictures of some of elizabeth taylor s favorite jewelry with some of her anecdotes. This box set includes the out of print book by elizabeth taylor, my love affair with jewelry and christies auction catalogue for the legendary jewels, evening sale. I introduced liz to beer, she introduced me to bulgari. May 04, 2011 all of these jewels and more are beautifully catalogued in my love affair with jewelry. Six books you need to read about elizabeth taylor hollywood. Actress, humanitarian, international and pricescope. Taylor had more than 1,000 pieces of jewellery that was stored in a room next to her giant closet in her bedroom. In this dazzling book, taylor shows off her collection, complementing the. Nov 23, 2011 for years now, taylor has been regarded as having the most important private jewelry collection in america.
My love affair with jewelry, was the winding course of a lifetime loving men intertwined with. But it was in 2002, when dame elizabeth penned my love affair with jewelry, a beautiful oversized volume, that the public got a unique glimpse into such a historic and important collection. Elizabeth taylors personal jewelry collection posted on february 27, 2016 by barbara in honor of elizabeth taylor birthday born. And perhaps affair is the best word to use in describing her feeling towards the jewelry which forms one of the most important private collections in the worldtaylor seems as intoxicated and bewitched by her jewelry as she ever was by true loves mike todd and richard burton incidentally, the two. My love affair with jewelry, elizabeth taylor recounts her meaningful relationships, reminiscing about her. Elizabeth taylors passion for jewelry unfolds before your eyes in this fascinating hardcover book. Brighton is known for its exquisitely crafted womens handbags, jewelry, and charms for bracelets, along with many other stylish accessories. Mar 01, 2018 elizabeth taylor s tumultuous love life often made the headlines, but theres one passion that she sustained for a lifetime. Elizabeth taylor her lifelong love affair with jewelry. Here, in my own words and as i remember them, are my cherished stories about a lifetime of.
Oct 14, 2011 i took photos of almost every piece on exhibition for those who cannot attend. Elizabeth taylormy love affair with jewelry marks the first time this beautiful jewelry will be seen together as a collection. Elizabeth taylors mode of collecting was the antithesis of the duchess of windsors disciplined good taste. Her jewelry collection is outstanding with pieces from the worlds top jewelers like cartier, bulgari, harry winston and chopard. Elizabeth taylor s my love affair with jewelry is one of the most sumptuous and beautifullymade books on the subject of fine jewelry. For years now, taylor has been regarded as having the most important private jewelry collection in america. The upcoming christies sale of her collection is sure to be a jewelry lovers dream sale.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There are droolworthy pictures of the magnificent jewels and her wearing them as well as her delightful stories about the pieces. Jewelryaffairs jewelry store earrings necklaces bracelets. My love affair with jewelry by elizabeth taylor edited by ruth a peltason simon and schuster, 2002 230 pages nonfiction. It is for those who are enchanted by this most incandescent and enduring. Rated 5 out of 5 by miss dixie delight from wonderful coffee table book i did not recall the early history of ets young adult life. What a deal years later, when her jewelry went up for auction after her death, i reread the book so that when i viewed the jewels at the auction house, i could remember her recollections of the. Most of these jewels are featured in her book, elizabeth taylor. Here are some pictures of elizabeth taylor wearing fabulous bulgari jewels, one of her favourite jewellery brands. My love affair with jewelry marks the first time this beautiful jewelry will been seen together as a collection.
Mar 30, 2011 elizabeth taylor s enduring love of bulgari. My love affair with jewelry by elizabeth taylor, elizabeth taylor online at alibris. These pieces are stunning to look at and can easily complete any outfit. My love affair with jewelry 01 by taylor, elizabeth, peltason, r. My love affair with jewelry marks the first time this beautiful jewelry will be seen together as a collection. My mother says i didnt open my eyes for eight days after i was born, but when i did, the first thing i saw was her engagement ring. This previously recorded video may not represent current pricing and availability. My love affair with jewellery first editiion first printing by taylor isbn. Her collection was such a phenomenon that it was immortalized in a gorgeous, highly detailed book called elizabeth taylor.