She was Hollywood royalty and a glamour icon both on and off the screen. And now we mourn Elizabeth Taylor, the lovely lady with the legendary lavender eyes.

As pointed out in the LA Times tribute to her extraordinary life, Elizabeth Taylor loved to eat, she loved men and she loved jewels. But perhaps her greatest achievement was her tireless work related to AIDS. Back in 1985, when AIDS was still mostly being talked about in whispers, she chaired the first major AIDS fundraiser and went on to co-found the first national organization devoted to AIDS research.

So while her six-decade career in entertainment will leave behind film performances to be enjoyed by millions, the $270 million that her efforts have raised for AIDS prevention and care leave behind an even greater legacy.

Today’s VPOD pays tribute to Elizabeth Taylor for one of her most well-known performances as Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile.

This vintage Bakelite and enamel necklace and earring set feature images of both Cleopatra and Caesar as well as helmets and horse heads.

It’s a fine find for any Elizabeth Taylor fan who is also a vintage fashionista!

Available at SoBeJeweled.

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