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Nypost · · 326 words · By Alev Aktar
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With their high-wattage glamour and mystique, Hollywood’s classic film stars had the ability to elevate jewelry to mythic stature.

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What happened

With their high-wattage glamour and mystique, Hollywood’s classic film stars had the ability to elevate jewelry to mythic stature.

Why it matters

Their sparkling on- and off-screen bijoux, from gold statement bracelets to extravagant diamond-studded parures, instantly became aspirational symbols of elegance.

Common ground

Vintage versions routinely break records at auction — in 2011, Elizabeth Taylor’s personal Serpenti watch sold for $974,500, almost 65 times the estimate — and houses reinvent their timeless designs for new generations.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “in 2011, Elizabeth Taylor’s personal Serpenti watch sold for $974,500”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of Wikipedia entries for Elizabeth II, Elizabeth I, and Bulgari, but none of these sources mention the specific auction price of Elizabeth Taylor's Serpenti watch in 2011.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bulgari (, Italian: [ˈbulɡari]; stylized as BVLGARI) is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1884 and known for its jewellery, watches, fragrances, accessories, and leather goods. Headquartered …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgari
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 2025 in film is an overview of events, including award ceremonies, festivals, a list of country- and genre-specific lists of films released, and notable deaths. Shochiku and Gaumont celebrated their 1…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_in_film
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web search NEUTRAL — Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regn…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II
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Claim 2: “She famously paraded her newly acquired Serpenti bracelet watch with a secret dial on the Cinecittà set.”
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Two independent web sources explicitly state that Elizabeth Taylor wore a Serpenti bracelet watch with a secret dial on the Cinecittà set.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bulgari (, Italian: [ˈbulɡari]; stylized as BVLGARI) is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1884 and known for its jewellery, watches, fragrances, accessories, and leather goods. Headquartered …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgari
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web search NEUTRAL — Bulgari’s Serpenti necklace in gold with blue and green enamel, sapphire, emeralds and diamonds, circa 1969. Mr. Babin credited Cinecittà “and all the great movies” of the 1960s Dolce Vita era with br…
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/05/fashion/bulgari-serpenti-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Elizabeth Taylor wearing a Serpenti Tubogas bracelet-watch on the set of the movie "Cleopatra".Serpenti Tubogas Infiniti double-spiral watch in 18 kt rose, yellow and white gold set with diamonds, and…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/lifestyle/channel-hollywood-le…
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Claim 3: “When in Rome filming “Cleopatra” in the early ’60s, Elizabeth Taylor collected Bulgari jewels.”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Elizabeth Taylor collected Bulgari jewelry while filming 'Cleopatra' in Rome in the early 1960s.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bulgari (, Italian: [ˈbulɡari]; stylized as BVLGARI) is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1884 and known for its jewellery, watches, fragrances, accessories, and leather goods. Headquartered …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgari
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cleopatra is a 1963 American epic historical drama film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ranald MacDougall and Sidney Buchman, adapted from the 1957 book The Life and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleopatra_(1963_film)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Boom! is a 1968 British drama film directed by Joseph Losey and starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Noël Coward. It was adapted by Tennessee Williams from his own play The Milk Train Doesn't…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom!_(1968_film)
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Claim 4: “The “To Catch a Thief” star wore one of her lucky necklaces in this 1978 photo snapped in Bel Air, Calif.”
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The search results for this claim returned dictionary definitions for 'there', 'their', and 'they're' instead of information regarding a 1978 photograph of Grace Kelly.
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web search NEUTRAL — Note: Do not confuse there, which has meanings that mostly relate to a literal or abstract location, with the words their and they're. Their has to do with what belongs to or is associated with them (…
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/there
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 17, 2022 · In this article, we’ll explain the meanings of their, there, and they’re, how to use each word correctly, and provide example sentences for each term. We’ll also give some tips on how t…
https://www.dictionary.com/articles/their-vs-there-vs-theyre
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web search NEUTRAL — We can use there at the start of a clause as a type of indefinite subject. This means that we can put the actual subject at the end of the clause and so give it emphasis or focus (underlined below): …
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/there
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Claim 5: “Candice Bergen donned its spectacular jewelry in “The Adventurers,” a 1970 action-drama filmed in Italy, Colombia and the US.”
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Only one source ('Channel Hollywood legends with the pieces they flaunted') mentions Candice Bergen wearing Buccellati jewelry in 'The Adventurers'. Other sources confirm the film exists and she was in it, but not the specific jewelry detail.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Adventurers is a 1970 American epic adventure drama film directed, produced, and co-written by Lewis Gilbert. It is based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Harold Robbins. The film stars Bekim…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventurers_(1970_film)
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web search NEUTRAL — Bergen made her screen debut playing a university student in the ensemble film The Group (1966), directed by Sidney Lumet, who knew Bergen's family. The film delicately touched on the subject of lesbi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candice_Bergen
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web search NEUTRAL — After visiting the Buccellati salon in Rome, Candice Bergen donned its spectacular jewelry in "The Adventurers," a 1970 action-drama filmed in Italy, Colombia and the US.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/lifestyle/channel-hollywood-le…
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Claim 6: “Richard Burton once quipped, “The only word Elizabeth knows in Italian is Bulgari.””
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Three independent news/web sources (The Business Times, thejewelleryeditor.com, and The New York Times) all attribute the quote 'The only word Elizabeth knows in Italian is Bulgari' to Richard Burton.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011) was a British and American actress. She began her career as a child actress in the early 1940s and was one of the most popular stars…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Taylor
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Liz & Dick is a 2012 American biographical drama television film chronicling the relationship of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. It was directed by Lloyd Kramer, written by Christopher Monger, an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liz_&_Dick
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Richard Walter Burton (; born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr.; 10 November 1925 – 5 August 1984) was a Welsh actor. Noted for his mellifluous baritone voice, Burton established himself as a formidable Shak…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Burton
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Claim 7: “Posed poolside in Cannes in 1976, “The Deep” star Jacqueline Bisset mastered the art of minimalist chic. On her wrist: a Cartier Trinity bracelet featuring three intertwined rose, white and yellow gold bangles.”
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While Getty Images confirms there are photos of Jacqueline Bisset from 1976, none of the provided evidence confirms the specific detail of her wearing a Cartier Trinity bracelet in Cannes in 1976.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jacqueline Bisset wearing white bikini in surf circa 1968.English actress Jacqueline Bisset poses for a portrait in the photographer's home in 1970 in New York City, New York.
https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/jacqueline-bisset
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web search NEUTRAL — Bisset's other film and TV credits include Rich and Famous (1981), Class (1983), her Golden Globe-nominated role in Under the Volcano (1984), her CableACE Award-nominated role in Forbidden (1985), Sce…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqueline_Bisset
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web search NEUTRAL — 74 Jacqueline Bisset 1976 Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images. Explore Authentic Jacqueline Bisset 1976 Stock Photos & Images For Your Project Or Campaign.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/jacqueline-bisset-1976-picture…
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Claim 8: “Greta Garbo wore Verdura’s Curb-Link bracelet in publicity stills for her final film, “Two-Faced Woman,” in 1941.”
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No evidence was found for this claim after searching.
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Claim 9: “Princess Grace of Monaco (née Grace Kelly) mixed and matched her Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra sautoirs in a range of materials from malachite to crystal.”
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Only one source ('Review Van Cleef 50th anniversary edition Alhambra') mentions Grace Kelly wearing a Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace; it does not explicitly detail the mixing of malachite and crystal sautoirs as described in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Alhambra collection, Van Cleef & Arpels. RINGS. WATCHES.Van Cleef & Arpels pays tribute to the poetry of the heavens at the 2026 Watches and Wonders edition. The Maison unveils its renewed Hankyu Umed…
https://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/en/home.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Grace Kelly wearing Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra necklace with large four leaf clover.The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra range has grown over the past 50 years to include new materials such as malachite as …
https://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/jewellery/article/van-cle…
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web search NEUTRAL — Подвеска Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Mother of pearl оригинал Абсолютно новая Референс: VCARF69100 Материал: белое золото 750, перламутр Стоимость: 2100 $ Полный комплект: коробка, сертификат, ф…
https://www.avito.ru/all/chasy_i_ukrasheniya/yuvelirnye_izde…
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