You could pick up some of the King’s prized bling on what would have been his 91st birthday.
A bracelet and ring belonging to the late, great Elvis Presley have been listed for sale at M.S. Rau, ahead of his birthday on Thursday, January 8. The pieces were worn by the legendary American singer at different stages in his life, but both have ended up with the New Orleans-based antiques dealer.
The ring in question was given to Elvis by his longtime bodyguard and confidant, Dave Hebler, during a performance in the summer of 1972, according to M.S. Rau. Crafted in 14-karat yellow gold—Presley’s metal of choice—the bold piece is a testament to the King’s wonderfully flamboyant style at that time. It was designed specifically for the stage, with a vivid blue synthetic sapphire at the center that caught and reflected the bright lights.
The ring is engraved with “EP.”
M.S. Rau
Presley, of course, wore many statement rings while in the public eye; his iconic Taking Care of Business (TCB) one is perhaps the most famous. He sported this particular stunner on stage throughout the ‘70s before returning it to his friend. Hebler says he gave him the ring mid-show because it was slipping off his finger. Hebler attempted to return it after the performance, but Elvis told him to keep it for good luck. The ring, engraved with “EP,” later entered the collection of Chris Davidson, founder of the Elvis Presley Museum, before arriving at M.S. Rau. It is listed for $88,500.
The bracelet is engraved with “Elvis.”
M.S. Rau
The link bracelet, which is crafted in 10-karat yellow gold, features a polished ID plate engraved with Presley’s name. He reportedly wore the piece throughout the mid and late 1950s, before gifting it to Hebler during a meeting at his office in Graceland. It too wound up in Davidson’s collection and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from his museum. That is perhaps even more important now that Graceland execs have flagged the selling of potentially fake Elvis collectibles. It is worth noting that Davidson’s museum is the only one to be officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises and the Graceland estate.
The bracelet is listed for $39,850, meaning you could snap up both pieces of jewelry for under $130,000—it’s now or never, as the King would say.
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