Kim Kardashian Wears Elizabeth Taylor’s Historic Bulgari Emerald Suite in Rome After Stylist Law Roach Pulls Off Private Vault Access

Kim Kardashian was granted exclusive access to Elizabeth Taylor’s legendary Bulgari emerald and diamond jewelry suite inside Bulgari’s private flagship salon in Rome, courtesy of her stylist Law Roach. The historic Italian fashion house shut down its Rome location specifically to present the reality star with the museum-grade heirlooms as a milestone birthday gift.

The breathtaking arrangement allowed Kardashian to try on pieces from Taylor’s world-renowned $23.2 million collection. Roach described the private viewing as completely unprecedented for the storied jewelry brand.

Kim Kardashian wearing Elizabeth Taylor jewelry.

“Law really pulled some strings,” Kardashian said during a FaceTime call with Roach as the vault jewels were brought out. “You did it. I don’t know how you did this.”

Roach immediately noted the historic nature of the moment. “This is unprecedented,” Roach explained. “Nobody’s ever done this before.”

“This is unprecedented. Nobody’s ever done this before.” — Law Roach

Inside the Exclusive Bulgari Vault in Rome

Bulgari representatives presented Kardashian with key centerpieces from the Hollywood icon’s vault. Staff made it clear that granting personal access to museum-archived pieces is strictly outside their standard operations.

“This is not something we regularly do,” the Bulgari team confirmed while presenting the velvet tray of emeralds and diamonds.

Kardashian tried on the main necklace alongside a pair of similar emerald earrings provided for styling, though not Taylor’s exact pair. The matching original ring, earrings, and bracelet were held back in the brand archives during the private session.

Kim Kardashian wearing Elizabeth Taylor jewelry.

Elizabeth Taylor.

“I would sleep in this every night,” Kardashian admitted while admiring the craftsmanship up close.

The History Behind Richard Burton’s Emerald Gifts

The suite stands as one of the most famous fine jewelry collections in cinematic history. Actor Richard Burton assembled the set piece by piece across their legendary romance throughout the 1960s.

The collection began in 1962 for Taylor’s 30th birthday when Burton purchased the central pendant brooch. That design showcases a 23.46-carat rectangular-cut Colombian emerald encircled by pear-shaped diamonds.

Kim Kardashian wearing Elizabeth Taylor jewelry.

Elizabeth Taylor.

Burton followed the pendant with an emerald ring that same year. In 1964, he delivered the showstopping emerald and diamond necklace as a lavish wedding gift.

The platinum necklace features 16 graduated step-cut octagonal and square-cut Colombian emeralds totaling nearly 61 carats. Burton later completed the suite with matching drop earrings and a multi-stone bracelet gifted in 1967.

Elizabeth Taylor jewelry.

Elizabeth Taylor emerald and diamond collection.

Christie’s Historic 2011 Auction Valuation

A widespread public misconception is that Taylor’s jewelry remained permanently in private family hands after her passing. The entire suite actually hit the public auction block through Christie’s in December 2011, where Bulgari bought back the masterpieces for its corporate historical archive.

A Personal Connection to Elizabeth Taylor’s Legacy

Kardashian revealed that her fascination with the Hollywood icon extends far beyond vintage glamour. She previously spoke directly with Taylor about the jewelry prior to the actress’s death in 2011 at age 79.

A pair of pear-shaped emerald and diamond drop earrings.

Kim Kardashian taking a selfie wearing Elizabeth Taylor jewelry.

“When she passed away, I was brought into her home and shown her safe with all of her jewelry before they cleared it out,” Kardashian revealed. “So I was able to see everything in her home and her jewelry still in her safe… I know that sounds insane.”

Her admiration led to the release of her documentary project, “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar.” Kardashian cited Taylor’s fearless philanthropy as an enduring blueprint for her own work in legal advocacy and criminal justice reform.

“I just got a little jolt of her energy,” Kardashian remarked before wrapping up the private appointment. “So I’ll see you in a year when I need a little re-up.”

✨ Law Roach continues to cement his reputation for unlocking the world’s most guarded fashion archives for his high-profile clients.

💬 Wearing pieces of classic Hollywood history requires extraordinary industry leverage that very few stars can command.

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