Elvis’ Stage-Worn Sapphire Ring and Gold ID Bracelet Hit the Market

For collectors of rock’n’roll memorabilia with deep pockets, two pieces of Elvis Presley’s personal jewelry are now on the market. They’re fully certified and stage-worn.

The items include a gold ring priced at $88,500 and a gold ID bracelet listed at $39,850. Both are tied to the King’s inner circle, carrying engravings that point straight back to the legend himself.

According to Rau Antiques, the ring is a 14K yellow gold design set with a vivid blue synthetic sapphire. It was picked because it would catch and throw back the glare of concert lighting. Inside the ring’s band, the letters EP are engraved. It’s a small detail that makes the whole thing feel fantastically personal for collectors.

Over the years, I’ve picked up music memorabilia from Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and others. Elvis is a little before my time, but these two items even have me double-taking.

For any serious Elvis fan or collector, the fact that these items are stage-worn should get eyes lighting up.

Elvis bodyguard Dave Hebler

In what is a sensational story, during a performance in the summer of 1972, Elvis reportedly took the ring off mid-show because it was slipping. He handed it to bodyguard Dave Hebler to hold onto, then told him to keep it for good luck after the show.

As Rau Antiques highlights in their listing, that handoff is documented in Hebler’s accompanying letter, which is the kind of provenance detail collectors chase.

For people after something pre-Vegas era, the bracelet is a winner. It’s a 10K yellow gold linked bracelet with a polished ID plate that’s engraved with Elvis. It’s tied to the mid-to-late ’50s, when Elvis was going from a local sensation to a national obsession.

Rau Antique’s listing for the bracelet comes with a letter of authenticity from the Elvis Presley Museum. The museum is described as the only institution licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises and the Graceland estate to verify personal items.

That paperwork makes all the difference between a cool story and serious money.

Collectors chase the King

Some collectors might think that five-figure prices are a huge risk considering fans of this 50’s legend might not be around in 20-30 years. Ultimately meaning investment pieces like these will fall in value. 

However, the truth is that collectors will always want legendary items related to the King. For example, The Guardian reported in June 2024 that Elvis’s actual blue suede shoes sold for £120,000 at auction.

If the item is verified and has solid provenance, the value will follow.

Anyone thinking about buying expensive memorabilia should treat it like an investment, not something fun to wear (unless, of course, you have money to burn). It’s vital to keep every document, confirm the chain of custody, and plan for secure storage and insurance.

We don’t recommend wearing either the ring or bracelet out to dinner.