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Elizabeth Taylor auction at Christie’s in New York tells the story of her life and loves

NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP).- From the colorful, couture frocks worn during her two weddings with actor Richard Burton, to the dazzling ruby and diamond Cartier jewelry set, a gift from her third husband, film producer Mike Todd, “The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor” on display at Christie’s auction house in New York tells a passionate story, spanning seven husbands and nearly five decades. “(Through the collection) you can see that all the men were really, really fundamentally in love with her,” said Orianne Collins, a jewelry designer and Taylor aficionado who hosted a preview of the exhibition Thursday before it opens to the public on Saturday. Other tokens from admirers include jewelry and an autographed poster from Taylor’s cherished friend, Michael Jackson. The 1987 print is signed “To my true love Elizabeth.