Col. Tom Parker's 14K Elephant Key Ring From Elvis

Col. Tom Parker's 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Key Ring W/Ruby Eyes Gifted From Elvis Presley W/Letter From Priscilla Presley - This gold key ring was owned by Colonel Tom Parker and was a gift from Elvis as a token of appreciation. This is a one-of-a-kind, hand made piece crafted of 14k yellow gold and has an elephant head at the top of the piece that is finished with ruby eyes. The Colonel was fond of elephants and had several jewelry pieces that reflected his love for the animal. His love for the animal no doubt came from his carnival days, before becoming the manager to the biggest star in the world. Colonel Parker is often referred to as "the man who made Elvis Presley," and was a shrewd businessman who carefully orchestrated Elvis' rise to one of the most legendary and commercially successful entertainers of all time with his sharp-witted management style. This piece was acquired from the Lost Jewelry Collection of Elvis Presley and Col. Tom Parker, which was thought to have been lost for decades. This item, as with the entire Lost Jewelry Collection, has never been offered at auction or to the public. The piece will come with a letter from Ms. Priscilla Presley who has served as an expert consultant on this collection. Measurements: 1.25" ring diameter. Please note: The auction house has a financial interest in this lot. Announcements, descriptions, and disclosures can change up until the time the bidding ends on the item. (WEIGHT: 16.5 grams)