Jewellery Stolen From The Elvis A Rama Museum
Following is a list of the items that were stolen.
Apparently the thieves used a stolen tow truck to bash in the back door, causing about $4,000 in structural damage to the building. Police are now reviewing the surveilance tapes.
1975 Elvis Presley's 41ct Star Ruby Diamond Ring
A large 14kt gold ring encasing a purplish-red 41ct Star Ruby with 14 surrounding diamonds making a total diamond weight of 3.5 carats. The ring was purchased by Elvis in Las Vegas at a cost of $75,000.00 and later given to Dave Hebler aboard a plane while en route to check on the progress of the Lisa Marie. Accompanied with letters of authenticity from both Dave Hebler and Marty Lacker. Value: $77,000.00
1973 Elvis Presley's Gold and Diamond Medallion
A large round gold medallion with black onyx that spells Elvis in diamonds. There is fancy wirework around the circumference of the medallion. The medallion was later given by Elvis to an executive at the Las Vegas Hilton. Accompanied with letter of authenticity from the Elvis A Rama Museum. Value: $65,000.00
1975 Elvis Presley's Diamond Pendant and Chain
A heavy 18kt gold medallion with the initials E.P. stamped into the gold with a 30 ct diamond after each initial. Custom made by an Amarillo, Tx jeweler named Janus Mays who presented the pendant to Elvis on stage at the Las Vegas Hilton. Accompanied with a photo of Elvis wearing the pendant as well as a letter of authenticity from Joe Esposito on how he acquired it from Elvis along with an Elvis Presley Museum certificate. Includes a copy of letter from Janus Mays, the jeweler who made the pendant and then gave it to Elvis on stage at the Las Vegas Hilton. Value: $42,000.00
1953 Elvis Presley's 10kt initial Humes Highschool ring
A 10 kt gold initial ring that was purchased for Elvis by his parents while attending Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee during his senior year. This classic ring was worn by Elvis during the early 50's and kept in his jewelry box as a memento of his childhood until later giving it to bodyguard, Dave Hebler.
Accompanied with letter of authenticity from Memphis Mafia member, Dave Hebler as well as one from the Elvis A Rama Museum where the ring was on display. Value: $32,000.00
1956 Elvis Presley's Louisiana Hayride. Presley Day Ring
A simple designed 18kt gold black onyx ring that was given to Elvis by the Louisiana Hayride show in the summer of 1955. The ring is inscribed. Elvis wore the ring until September 26th, 1956 which is when he gave it away as a door prize at the Mississippi/Alabama State Fairgrounds in Tupelo, MS for Elvis Presley Day. Accompanied with a photo of Elvis wearing the ring in late 1955 as well as letters from Shirley Richardson who won the ring on Elvis Presley Day, A copy of the article from Sept 26, 1956 in the Tupelo Journal describing Mrs. Richardsons good fortune. Value: $29,000.00
1970 Elvis Presley .38 Special Gold Plated S & W Handgun
A .38 Smith and Wesson semi-automatic handgun that Elvis had gold-plated on the trigger, hammer and cylinder release button. Serial #J575849. Carried by Elvis when he went to visit President Nixon, the gun was later given to Elvis' father, Vernon. Purchased from Hobart and Bonnie Burnette who purchased Vernon's home on Dolan st. when Vernon moved into Graceland right after Elvis death. Accompanied with letter of authenticity from the Elvis A Rama Museum. Value: $25,000.00
1971 Elvis Presley's 14kt Gold ID Bracelet
A 14kt yellow gold mesh bracelet with 5 double linked strands with a centered gold nameplate with the initials E.A.P. engraved in the center. The bracelet was purchased by Elvis in 1971 at Thunderbird's Jewelry Store. The bracelet was later given to a girlfriend that Elvis was seeing at the time. Accompanied with letter of authenticity from Memphis Mafia member, Joe Esposito. Value: $17,700.00
1972 Elvis Presley's Elvis on Tour White High Collar Shirt
This white, satin high collar shirt was worn by Elvis for the 1972 MGM documentary, Elvis on Tour. The shirt has light staining around the inside of the collar and neckline. There is elastic at both the elbow and wrist of the long sleeved shirt. The shirt was obtained from Charlie Hodge who met Elvis in the army. Damaged. Accompanied with letter of authenticity from Memphis Mafia member, Charlie Hodge who worked directly with Elvis on all of his performances in the 1970's handing him scarves, water and catching Elvis guitar when he threw it at him. Value: $11,700.00
1955 Elvis Presley's Hamilton Wristwatch
The rectangular face Hamilton watch has a 14kt yellow gold filled casing. Matched with a black suede band and gold buckle. Elvis was photographed on a train wearing the watch before giving it to a reporter named, Lynn Pupello. Accompanied with photo of Elvis wearing similar or same watch along with letter of authenticity from the Elvis Presley Museum as well as the Elvis A Rama Museum. Value: $9,500.00
1957 Elvis Presley's Memphis Police Shield Ring
A simple black onyx ring made into the shape of a policeman's shield. Given to Elvis by the Memphis Police Dept. Elvis wore this ring in the fifties and later put it in his jewelry box until the early 70's. He then gave the ring to one of his bodyguards, Sam Thompson, who was a Memphis District Superior Court Judge.
Accompanied with letter from Sam Thompson (Linda Thompson's brother) who describes when and how he received the ring from Elvis. Value: $8,500.00
1975 Elvis Presley Las Vegas Hilton Logo Scarf
A large white scarf with a blue facsimile signature Elvis Presley and Las Vegas Hilton logo which was given to a fan during one of his performances. Accompanied with letter of authenticity from Elvis A Rama Museum. Value: $750.00.
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD
Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. Until Now! The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. + Plus Bonus DVD Audio.
This is an excellent release no fan should be without it.
The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. Highly recommended.
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound.
