Elvis Presley’s iconic TCB ring that’s worth more than 4x what he paid for it

Elvis Presley’s most iconic pieces of jewellery, incase you wanted to feature it ahead of his 88th birthday on 8th January 2023.

Recognised as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century, Elvis Presley remains as the best selling solo artist of all time. Though it wasn’t just the icon’s universal appeal and magical radiance that shone – so did his jewellery.

The King of Rock and Roll was known for wearing an abundance of lavish jewels during his concerts – from diamond cross pendants hung on heavy gold chains, to huge rings that featured rubies, sapphires and emeralds.

To celebrate what would have been the King’s 88th birthday on 8th January 2023, jewellery experts at UK retailer Steven Stone have taken a close look at one of his most iconic rings.

The gold and diamond piece is made of 14 karat yellow gold and features a 7.56 carat centre diamond, surrounded by diamond accents that total 2.25 carats
Just below the centre stone are the diamond-set letters ‘T,’ ‘C’ and ‘B’ – referencing the King’s mantra, ‘Taking Care of Business’
Elvis gifted the ring to his friend and backup vocalist J.D. Sumner – lead singer of Sumner & The Stamps – on stage at a concert in Asheville, North Carolina in 1975
After receiving 31 bids, it was sold for $440,625 at an auction in 2020
Our experts estimate the extravagant piece to be worth $500,000 – a staggering $460,000 more than it cost Elvis in 1975

Maxwell Stone, Diamond Expert, Steven Stone, commented: “Elvis wore some significant jewellery, but his ‘TCB’ ring is definitely one of his most impressive pieces!

Made of 14 karat yellow gold, the bold piece boasts around 10 carats worth of diamonds and features the diamond-set letters ‘T’, ‘C’ and ‘B’ – a unique touch that references the ‘Taking Care of Business’ mantra that Elvis adopted when he returned to the concert circuit in 1969.

While it’s hard to put a price on an extravagant piece like this, I’d estimate it to be worth $500,000. This is slightly more than it sold for at auction in 2020 and a staggering $460,000 more than it cost Elvis in 1975.”