Elizabeth Taylor auctioned an emerald and diamond ring for $80,000. Richard Burton gave it to her as an engagement gift in 1962. Taylor auctioned the ring to help raise money for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.

Taylor also auctioned a ruby and gold pendant necklace for $22,000, and a sapphire and diamond ring for another $15,000. All in all the benefit raised $258,000 for Taylor's AIDS foundation.

Taylor, known for her love of jewelry, also auctioned seven items from Cartier, Tiffany and Bulgari that she ordered and were created especially for the event.