The Taylor-Burton diamond, which was acquired by Cartier at auction in 1969. Less than 48 hours later, Richard Burton had bought what was the twelfth largest diamond in the world at the time as a gift for Elizabeth Taylor.

The Taylor-Burton diamond, which was acquired by Cartier at auction in 1969. Less than 48 hours later, Richard Burton had bought what was the twelfth largest diamond in the world at the time as a gift for Elizabeth Taylor.

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