Today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit the life of Elizabeth Taylor, the legendary Hollywood star who made history with her iconic portrayal of Cleopatra. She passed away at the age of 79.
What many may not know is that during her lifetime, she was married eight times to seven husbands. While her life appeared perfect on the surface, behind the scenes were stories of painful, unfulfilled love that left deep emotional scars.
But today, we’re not here to revisit her heartbreak. Instead, we’re going to take a closer look at the seven engagement rings she received — each one a symbol of love, and trust us, every single ring is truly extraordinary.
1.In 1950, her first sweetheart, Conrad, heir to a famous hotel chain, proposed with a 4-carat diamond ring set in platinum. However, in 1951, the couple divorced.
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2.In 1952, her sweetheart was veteran actor Michael Wilding. Her engagement ring featured a large blue sapphire surrounded by side diamonds. This ring is often considered the origin of the “soft power” trend, sparking the popularity of colored gemstone engagement rings.
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3.In 1957, her sweetheart was Mike Todd. Her engagement ring was a 29.4-carat emerald-cut diamond from Cartier.
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4.In 1959, her sweetheart was Eddie Fisher, her close friend who became her husband. This time, instead of an engagement ring, she received a diamond bracelet featuring over 50 stones totaling 40 carats.
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5.In 1964, her sweetheart was Richard Burton. There was no engagement ring, but he gifted her high jewelry pieces from Bulgari instead. For their 5th anniversary, he gave her the legendary Krupp Diamond ring, weighing an impressive 33.19 carats.
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6.In 1976, she married John Warner, an American politician. She received a ruby ring paired with an emerald-cut diamond, a stunning piece valued at around 6 million Thai baht.
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7.In 1991, her final love was Larry Fortensky, a younger construction worker. Her engagement ring featured a pavé diamond band with a simple yet elegant design.
Although it was her last marriage, the love story didn’t end as many had hoped — Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky divorced in 1996.
One memorable quote from her remains iconic
“I love jewelry not because it’s valuable, but because it tells the story of my life.”
And you — what are your thoughts on jewelry?
Which of Elizabeth Taylor’s engagement rings is your favorite?
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