Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, better known simply as Elizabeth (or Liz) Taylor, is one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood, and also one of the most famous jewelry lovers in the world, having amassed a large and luxurious collection over the past few decades.

As well as being famous for her acting and her eight marriages, Elizabeth is perhaps best known for her jewelry, with arguably her most famous pieces being the 33.19 carat Krupp Diamond and the 69.42 carat Taylor-Burton Diamond, which were both given to her by husband number five, Richard Burton. Liz now wears the latter as a necklace, after she decided it was a little on the large side for a ring. She also owns a large heart-shaped yellow diamond, which was also given to her as a gift by Richard.

As well as her diamonds, Liz owns many other gemstones. This includes an emerald brooch, necklace, earrings, bracelet and ring set, all again given to her by Richard Burton as engagement and wedding gifts. There were married on two separate occasions, however! Richard also gave her a giant, pear-shaped pearl known as ‘La Peregrina’, which weighs in at a whopping 50 carats, and was once owned by the Spanish Royal Family.

Another of Elizabeth’s husband’s, Michael Wilding (who she married in 1952), presented her with a glimmering ruby earring and necklace set.

Liz also designs her own items of jewelry, in conjunction with Italian jeweler Piranesi. The items are sold at Christie’s, as part of The Elizabeth Collection. She continues to collect top items of jewelry, and is a client of Shlomo Moussaieff, an Israel-born jewelry store owner who has made many millions of dollars selling fine items to the rich and famous.

Elizabeth Taylor’s love of jewelry was documented in her 2002 book My Love Affair with Jewelry, which also contains many photos of her fantastic collection.