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Liz Sparkles at AIDS Auction
September 30, 2002 This article is part of TheBody.com's archive. Because it contains information that may no longer be accurate, this article should only be considered a historical document. At Christie's in New York Thursday, an auction of nine pieces of jewelry donated by Elizabeth Taylor brought in $230,000 for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. The event's centerpiece, a diamond and emerald ring that was Richard Burton's first gift to the actress, was purchased by a jewelry dealer for $80,000. The auction was held in conjunction with the Oct. 1 publication of Taylor's new book, "Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry." More of Taylor's jewelry remains on view at the Rockefeller Center Christie's in New York through Oct. 14.
Back to other CDC news for September 30, 2002 This article is part of TheBody.com's archive. Because it contains information that may no longer be accurate, this article should only be considered a historical document. USA Today 09.30.02; Jeannie Williams This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. |