Diamonds in sale set to outsparkle Liz Taylor's collection

Des O’Sullivan previews a sparkling sale poised to be a real jewel in the crown for Christie’s in New York

The Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence sale at Christie’s in New York on June 19 promises to be the most valuable jewellery auction ever — eclipsing that of Elizabeth Taylor (pictured) which totalled $144m (€129m) in December 2011.