The Remarkable Story About the Elizabeth Taylor Diamond Ring Featured In Taylor Swift’s Music Video
From Vera Krupp to Taylor Swift, discover the journey of Elizabeth Taylor’s 33 karat ring
Key Takeaways
AI-generated summary reviewed by our editorial team.- Taylor Swift's "Elizabeth Taylor" music video features footage of the actress' diamond ring
- The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond, originally the Krupp Diamond, was gifted by Richard Burton
- Elizabeth Taylor wore the ring daily until her death in 2011, when it was sold for $8.8 million
When Taylor Swift said, “All my white diamonds and lovers are forever,” she was talking about Elizabeth Taylor’s massive and stunning diamond ring. Known as the Elizabeth Taylor Diamond, this ring was a gift from one of Elizabeth’s famous husbands and became a staple in her collection, even after their divorce.
The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond was featured in Taylor Swift’s music video for the song, “Elizabeth Taylor,” and is now considered one of Elizabeth’s most memorable pieces of jewelry. Learn more about the incredible diamond’s history, the price and where it is today.
Richard Burton gave the famous Krupp diamond to Taylor
The Hollywood star was married several times during her life, but her most prominent marriage was to the Welsh actor, Richard Burton, whom Taylor met while filming 1963’s Cleopatra. Despite their own marriages to other people at the time of their meeting—Taylor to Eddie Fisher and Burton to Sybil Williams—their connection was undeniable.
During filming, Taylor and Burton began having an affair, leading to one of the most talked about relationships in history. It wasn’t long before they both got divorced and wed one another in 1964. About four years later, Burton presented Taylor with the diamond, known then as the Krupp Diamond.
The ring showcases a 33.19 carat Asscher-cut diamond (similar to an emerald-cut), and is a Type IIa for its exceptional chemical purity and transparency. The Krupp Diamond lived on Taylor’s finger and was worn by the actress daily, often considered her favorite “day-to-day” piece.
The history of the diamond
Before the ring made its way to Taylor’s hand, the Krupp diamond belonged to another famous actress. Vera Krupp received the ring from her husband and German industrialist, Alfried Krupp, in the early 1950s. However, on April 10, 1959, the ring was stolen right off of Krupp’s hand after three men broke into her Nevada ranch. The theft launched a country-wide FBI investigation, taking six weeks to track the diamond down in New Jersey.
Once Vera received the jewel back, she kept it hidden while out and about. After her death in 1968, the ring was sold in a New York auction, where Richard Burton bid on and purchased it for $307,000 (almost $3.5 million today). Though not an engagement ring, Burton gave the diamond to Taylor while on their yacht a few years into their marriage.
Where is the Elizabeth Taylor Diamond now?
Taylor continued to wear the ring even after she and Burton divorced in 1974 (and married and divorced again in 1976). She wore it famously to galas and even in many of her films. After Taylor’s death in 2011, the ring was renamed from the Krupp Diamond to the Elizabeth Taylor Diamond.
It was then auctioned by Christie’s and sold for $8.8 million to a representative of the Korean E-Land Group. The diamond is believed to still be a part of their private collection.
The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond will forever be a legendary piece of history, known for its time spent on the hand of a legendary woman.
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