Vintage Spectacular Elizabeth Taylor for Avon Shah Jenan Necklace

The Elizabeth Taylor Shah Jahan Necklace is an exquisite piece of jewelry that once belonged to the legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor. The necklace is named after Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who commissioned the famous Taj Mahal in India.

The heart is embellished with faux rubies, faux diamonds, and deep green and buff enamel. The back of this beautiful pendant is lattice work with small rosettes over green enamel. The chain necklace can be shortened or lengthened with a decorative "ruby" slide. There is a faux ruby spray tassel at the top of the necklace at the neckline. Weighty 22k gold plated chain with crown, charms, and simulated ruby accents; all stones intact

Hallmarked with script "E", Elizabeth Taylor for Avon. In almost mint condition without a box. 
Tassel: 2"L; necklace length is 36" in full. It can be adjusted with the decorative slide.
Heart pendant: 2 1/4", 1 7/8" W, approximately 5/8" thick.
Weight: 3.2 ounces

The most expensive piece of jewelry Avon ever offered. The original Taj Mahal necklace sold for 8.8 million dollars. This is a replica of a priceless necklace given by husband Richard Burton to wife Elizabeth Taylor for her 40th birthday.