Are you in Shanghai or you intend to go there? In case, you can head to the Plaza Dept Store 66, where Bulgari it’s exposing the mythical jewels belonged to Liz Taylor. The exhibition has already been hosted by Beijing, and the exhibition is called A Passion for Jewelry. It includes the private collection of jewels belonged to the great actress, which always been a fan of Bulgari. The Italian brand of the LVMH group has regained the seven jewels on display in 2011 at a Christie’s auction in New York. They were costed it dear: they have the record price for jewelry sold at auction. In addition to jewelry, in Shanghai also are the movies costumes, like those worn during the film Cleopatra. Among the jewels on display, the parure of emeralds and diamonds, over 80 carats, and the pendant that was originally a brooch donated by Richard Burton to Liz for their engagement. Another gem is considered a masterpiece is a sautoir in platinum with diamonds, with a sapphire cabochon pendant and detachable: the actress had received from Burton on the occasion of his 40th birthday. No doubt the fateful date will have been sweeter. Federico Graglia
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