Inside Elizabeth Taylor’s $137 Million Jewelry Vault: Rare Archival Photos Reveal Iconic Gems Worn by Her Godchildren Following Kim Kardashian’s Rome Appearance

Elizabeth Taylor jewelry has officially reclaimed the cultural spotlight after her goddaughter, Victoria Brynner, unveiled rare, never-before-seen personal photos showing her children trying on the Hollywood icon’s multi-million-dollar gems. The rare glimpse into the vault followed reality star Kim Kardashian wearing Taylor’s legendary Bulgari emerald and diamond necklace during promotional press in Rome.

Victoria Brynner—the former model and daughter of Oscar winner Yul Brynner and Doris Brynner—captured the historic snapshots in 2011, the year the Cleopatra star passed away from congestive heart failure at age 79. Her private look into the estate brings renewed focus to a jaw-dropping personal collection that later commanded more than $137 million at auction.

“It’s funny when objects that you know so well from people who were so close to you end up being discussed in the news a lot,” Brynner shared on Instagram alongside the candid images of her children dressed in museum-worthy rings, a tiara, and high-jewelry statement pieces.

Victoria Brynner, Instagram

Which Historic Pieces Were Hidden in Taylor’s Private Vault?

The newly surfaced family archives feature some of the most recognizable jewelry in Hollywood lore. Chief among them is the massive 33.19-carat Krupp diamond ring, an exquisite gift presented to Taylor by her fifth husband, Richard Burton, and subsequently renamed in honor of the screen legend.

Taylor’s historic assortment spanned decades of high-profile romances and legendary cinematic milestones:

• The Krupp Diamond: A 33.19-carat showstopper given by Richard Burton.
• The Bulgari Emerald & Diamond Necklace: An archival masterpiece recently worn by Kim Kardashian and previously showcased by Oscar winner Julianne Moore in 2013.
• 19th-Century Diamond Tiara: A storied heirloom gifted to Taylor by her husband Mike Todd.
• The Taylor-Burton Diamond: A 69.42-carat stone purchased by Burton for $1.1 million for her 40th birthday, later sold for a reported $5 million.

“These were amazing pieces, and I was lucky enough in 2011 to photograph my children wearing them. Enjoy! Elizabeth Taylor forever.”

Victoria Brynner, Instagram

Separating Legend From Reality: How Taylor Used Her Gems

A widespread misconception assumes Taylor merely hoarded high-value jewels as vanity trophies. The recorded reality tells a different story: Taylor frequently leveraged her collection for global philanthropy. When she parted ways with the massive 69.42-carat Taylor-Burton diamond for a reported $5 million, she directed a portion of the massive proceeds directly toward constructing a hospital in Botswana.

Why Kim Kardashian Tapped Taylor’s Wardrobe for Hulu’s All’s Fair

The renewed craze around Taylor’s wardrobe also extends to her couture runway history. Kardashian incorporated Taylor’s famed 1969 Tiziani Roma Scorpio cape into her Hulu legal drama All’s Fair. Taylor originally debuted the garment at Grace Kelly’s iconic Scorpion Ball.

Kim Kardashian, Elizabeth Taylor Necklace

Kardashian’s connection to the actress runs deeper than just borrowing pieces from her mother Kris Jenner, who wore the Scorpio cape at the Rome premiere. Kardashian revealed that she was granted direct access into Taylor’s private residence immediately after the actress passed away.

“When she passed away, I was brought into her home [and] shown her safe with all of her jewelry before they cleared it out… I was able to see this stuff in her purple closet.”

Kardashian also recalled having a direct phone conversation with Taylor regarding the emerald and diamond Bulgari necklace before the Hollywood icon died, cementing the timeless allure of Taylor’s one-of-a-kind archive.

✨ Elizabeth Taylor’s jaw-dropping jewels remain unmatched in both Hollywood lore and collector prestige.

📱 From private childhood snapshots to glamorous Rome red carpets, these legendary gems continue to command global fascination.

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