Jewelry News

Elvis Jewelry On Display at Graceland

April 15, 2010

View jewelry and clothing worn by The King himself in a new Graceland exhibit, including a diamond ring with a whopping 11.5 carat stone. Blue Suede Shoes take a backseat to bling!

Elvis fans can learn more little-known facts about the King's everyday wardrobe by visiting Graceland's newest exhibit, "Elvis Presley: Fashion King." The display, which opened March 1st, features about 200 of Elvis' casual suits, customized shirts, hats, scarves, shoes and of course - jewelry.

"We wanted to show people what it would be like to look in Elvis' closet," said Kevin Kern, public relations director for Elvis Presley Enterprises. "It's almost like looking through a department store window."

One stunning piece fans might recognize is the 16-carat diamond "TCB" ring Elvis often wore. The letters stood for his motto, "Taking care of business" and features a huge 11.5-carat diamond solitaire in the middle framed by two diamond lightning bolts. When he wore it while performing, Elvis would have to tape it to prevent fans from stealing it when he shook their hands. It cost about $35,000 in the 1970s, Kern explained to Knoxville.com.

The exhibit also features a multi-stone cross that cradles more than 200 quarter-cut diamonds. It was a gift from girlfriend, Linda Thompson, and has their first names engraved on it as well as garnets and emeralds - their birthstones.

For Elvis fans who want to TCB right on down to Graceland, those storied baubles and many more will be on display until March 2012.

More Jewelry News

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for even more up-to-date jewelry musings.