Elizabeth Taylor's Diamond Tiara

Creation:  This tiara was made circa 1880.

Materials:  diamonds set in gold and platinum

Provenance:

1. Elizabeth Taylor, from her husband Mike Todd in 1957
2. Unknown Owner; bought at Christie's auction on December 13, 2011 for $4,226,500

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Questions:

• Which jeweller created the tiara?
• Who owned the tiara prior to Elizabeth Taylor?

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Links:

• Christie's - Mike Todd Diamond Tiara 
• The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor - The Mike Todd Diamond Tiara 

Photos:  Christie's