Authentic Elvis Sunglasses Sale 2022

2022-05-29 09:56:50 By : Ms. Celia Yin

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Ever wonder how much an authentic relic of the King's iconic style would set you back? We found out.

Our fascination with Elvis's life, from Graceland to his marriage to Priscilla, never fades. So when M.S. Rau Antiques in New Orleans recently posted about a flashy lapis ring worn by the King on stage, you better believe we clicked. And that's when we found the holy grail—a real-deal pair of Elvis sunglasses also up for sale. Now, we don't expect for such coveted pieces of rock and roll memorabilia to be in our price range, but we do like to daydream. So, the big question, how much do they cost?

First, the ring—"Just a hunka hunka burning lapis!" as @bellarosajewelrysb commented on M.S. Rau's Instagram post.

Typical of Elvis's flamboyant stage style and the near-perfect accessory to a bejeweled white jumpsuit, this ring features a large lapis cabochon in an ornate 14-karat gold setting. According to M.S. Rau's listing, Elvis gave the ring to his friend and bodyguard Dave Hebler, who provided the certificate of authenticity. The price on this piece of rock and roll history? $24,850.

Now, for those shades. For one future buyer, looking at the world through rose-colored glasses will forever more mean gazing through Elvis's actual prescription lenses in a pair of 1970s-era, gold aviator frames as synonymous with the rockstar's image as his sideburns.

According to M.S. Rau's listing, Elvis purchased this custom pair by Neo-style Eyewear at his usual haunt, West Hollywood's Optique Boutique on Sunset Boulevard. Worn by the King on stage, with certificates of authenticity from the Elvis Presley Museum in Las Vegas and Artie Dadyan, the sunglasses command—you might want to sit down—$54,500.

So do we got the money, honey? Maybe if we take the plunge and move into our dream tiny house.