Although Elizabeth Taylor had on some of her finest jewellery at her fortieth birthday party, including the Krupp Diamond, it was the Taj Mahal necklace she wore for a dinner dance on the second night of festivities which attracted the most notice.

About the Shah Jehan Pendant  Richard Burton presented to Elizabeth Taylor with the Original Shah Jehan Pendant on her 40th Birthday. It features a 34 inch chain, a Slide that lets her wear the 2 1/4 inch pendant as a choker. In 1628 the original and priceless heart-shaped diamond was inscribed with the name of the Maharani Noor Jehan with the date of Emperor, Shah Jehan's accession to the throne.

It was Shah Jehan who built the magnificent Taj Mahal for his beloved wife, this abstract taken with courtesy from the Avon Collection leaflet, Emperor Shah Jehan is known for the wonderous Taj Mahal, built in memory of his wife. But he was equally fabled for his fabulous collection of jewels. His fondness for them was legendary, he would often wear over ten million dollars worth at any one time! One of those treasures a heart shaped diamond inscribed with the date of his succession to the throne, is exclusively recreated for you. The ornate setting recalls the richness of the Mogul empire artistry.

I have felt that ever since Richard started giving me jewelry, there was some meaning in it for him, too. He would do it with such a twinkle and with such glee. He would say I know I could give a $10 ornament for your hair or a $10,000 Van Cleef & Arpels necklace to wear around your neck and in your eyes I would see the same appreciation. I just love to watch your response and thats why I love giving you jewelry.