Kim Kardashian got a pretty special birthday present. In a new video posted on her Instagram, Kardashian opened up about the experience of getting to tour Elizabeth Taylor's private jewelry collection thanks to Law Roach's connections. Kardashian also revealed she'd spoken on the phone to Taylor and had a chance to check out her collection in her home shortly before her death.
© Getty ImagesThe clip shows Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, moments before entering Taylor's vault. She wore a white dress with a pronounced dip in the cleavage, preparing to wear some of Taylor's most famous pieces.
The camera then followed her expression as she entered the vault, with her mother close behind. "Are you ready for me to faint?!" asked Kardashian happily.
She then looked at numerous pieces, including Taylor's famous emerald necklace. Kim then shared her personal story and connection to Taylor. "I was lucky enough to have a phone conversation with her about this piece," she said.
© Getty Images"When she passed away, I was brought into her home and shown her safe with all of her jewelry before they cleared it out. So I was able to see everything in her home."
Later in the video, Kim is seen trying on the necklace, which fits her dress and outfit perfectly. She FaceTimes Law Roach, revealing that he was the orchestrator behind this special moment. "I don't know how you did this. This is the best birthday present ever," she told him.
Kardashian celebrated her birthday this past October 21st. She's 46 years old.
"Now I can start my year with this Elizabeth energy," she added.
Elizabeth Taylor's storied jewelry collection
Elizabeth Taylor was not only one of the most famous, beautiful, and talented actresses of her era. She also had one of the most valuable jewelry collections in the world, known for its elegant pieces filled with romantic history.
Taylor was married eight times to 7 different men, a list that included actors, producers, singers, and more. One of her most notorious romances was to Richard Burton, her co-star from the film "Cleopatra," with the two getting married and divorced twice. He gave her the Bulgari Emerald Suit that Kardashian tries on in the video.
After hearing the story of the diamond and how it was a gift from one of her husbands, Kris Jenner had one reaction. "What a guy!"
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