Taylor's Barquerolles Choker Necklace/Bracelet/Brooch

Elizabeth Taylor's Barquerolles Choker Necklace/Bracelet/Brooch. Photo courtesy: Christie's

Elizabeth's Barquerolles Choker Necklace made in 18K Gold, also know as The Granny Necklace is a marvelous piece of art when it comes to its design. It is centered upon a detachable circular-cut Diamond lion's face with marquise-cut Emerald eyes. The Lion head is depicted holding a detachable circular-cut Diamond double hoop in its mouth. The neck chain is designed as a wide band of circular-cut Diamonds and sculpted 18k Gold navette-shaped link. Why is it a piece of art? Read below to find out how many ways it can be worn:

• worn as a Choker of 12¾ inches.
• two Bracelets of 6¾ ins. and 6 inches.
• lion's face may be worn as a clip Brooch.
• detachable double hoop can be worn as Pendant.

No wonder the piece fetch around seven times its estimated value at The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: The Legendary Jewels, Evening Sale (I) auction.

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Taylor wearing The Granny Necklace. Photo courtesy: Norman Parkinson