Before actor Richard Burton slipped the infamous 33.19ct onto Elizabeth Taylor’s hand, this emerald cut stunner was known as the Krupp Diamond. Vera Krupp was a German actress, baroness, and Las Vegas rancher, born in 1909. During her life, she married four times, divorced a baron for her childhood sweetheart, and wore a 33ct diamond along with her leather chaps as she worked land alongside cowboys.

On April 10, 1959, thieves raided Vera’s ranch and made off with the jewel. The ring was whisked across the country, taken apart, and sold in pieces on the black market. The FBI was hot on the trail, tracing whispers from Utah to Louisiana, even down to Florida. Ultimately, they found the diamond in the lining of a coat pocket in New Jersey! In fact, they even found the side stones. So, Vera rebuilt her beautiful ring!

After Vera’s passing, Richard Burton purchased the diamond, giving it to his wife, actress Elizabeth Taylor. The diamond was in good company. Liz was also quite the dynamo, marrying eight times – twice to Burton himself – also being awarded a damehood by the Queen and countless Hollywood accolades for her illustrious acting career.

FBI Krupp Diamond Map

I love the idea of this jewel empowering two powerful, self-confident women! Jewelry has a unique ability to make people feel love, appreciation, and power. I think this is why it makes such a great achievement gift, in addition to representing engagement. It makes me want to design a big ring for myself! What about you?

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I’d love to help you design one! Reach out to me, Corinne, at care@doamore.com, drop me a note here, or give me a call! I would love to help you find the perfect powerful center stone to make your dreams come true! In the meantime, check out this stunning 5.02ct F/VS1 Emerald cut lab diamond – available as of writing for $23,630. Pairing this stone with the Tapered Baguette Ring is a classic Liz Taylor look.

Do Amore Tapered Baguette with 5ct Emerald Cut