Elvis Presley’s iconic “Lion Claw” necklace is anticipated to fetch a hunka-hunka chunk of change when it hits a web-based auction block next month.
The custom diamond, gold and ruby-encrusted chain — dubbed the “Holy Grail” of Presley jewelry — was recently listed on the market on the Gotta Have Rock and Roll online auction, which runs through December 15.
Although the necklace is listed with a minimum bid of $350,000, experts expect it to rack up as much as $1 million.
“The quantity of images that Elvis could be seen wearing this necklace is mind boggling, he wore it throughout his every day life, on and off stage,” auctioneers wrote within the listing.
The King of Rock and Roll was photographed greater than 100 times wearing the necklace, including at 30 live shows, his daughter Lisa Marie’s fifth birthday celebration and on dates with longtime girlfriend Linda Thompson.
He even wore it during his iconic meeting with boxer Muhammad Ali — where the 2, each wearing Elvis’ robes, put up fists in Presley’s dressing room after a Las Vegas concert.
“Debatably probably the most iconic photograph ever of Elvis Presley, he could be seen wearing this exact Lion Claw Necklace,” auctioneers said.
After Presley’s August 1977 death, his treasured piece of knickknack was placed on display on the Elvis Presley Museum at Graceland.
It enjoyed a transient stick with Jimmy Velvet, who has been called “The Godfather of memorabilia,” per the positioning.
The necklace is the newest in a series of the “Jailhouse Rock” singer’s treasures to be auctioned in recent times.
His beloved Smith & Wesson Model 53 revolver was auctioned in August for $199,750 — greater than double what auctioneers anticipated it might sell for.
The handgun — which was gifted to Presley by a mysterious friend nine months before his death — was sold just 10 days after the anniversary of the rock legend’s death.
Last December, the “Can’t Help Falling in Love” singer’s dilapidated private jet sold for $260,000.
Presley bought the plane, which sat unused in loads for 4 a long time, the 12 months before he died for $840,000.
Elvis Presley’s iconic “Lion Claw” necklace is anticipated to fetch a hunka-hunka chunk of change when it hits a web-based auction block next month.
The custom diamond, gold and ruby-encrusted chain — dubbed the “Holy Grail” of Presley jewelry — was recently listed on the market on the Gotta Have Rock and Roll online auction, which runs through December 15.
Although the necklace is listed with a minimum bid of $350,000, experts expect it to rack up as much as $1 million.
“The quantity of images that Elvis could be seen wearing this necklace is mind boggling, he wore it throughout his every day life, on and off stage,” auctioneers wrote within the listing.
The King of Rock and Roll was photographed greater than 100 times wearing the necklace, including at 30 live shows, his daughter Lisa Marie’s fifth birthday celebration and on dates with longtime girlfriend Linda Thompson.
He even wore it during his iconic meeting with boxer Muhammad Ali — where the 2, each wearing Elvis’ robes, put up fists in Presley’s dressing room after a Las Vegas concert.
“Debatably probably the most iconic photograph ever of Elvis Presley, he could be seen wearing this exact Lion Claw Necklace,” auctioneers said.
After Presley’s August 1977 death, his treasured piece of knickknack was placed on display on the Elvis Presley Museum at Graceland.
It enjoyed a transient stick with Jimmy Velvet, who has been called “The Godfather of memorabilia,” per the positioning.
The necklace is the newest in a series of the “Jailhouse Rock” singer’s treasures to be auctioned in recent times.
His beloved Smith & Wesson Model 53 revolver was auctioned in August for $199,750 — greater than double what auctioneers anticipated it might sell for.
The handgun — which was gifted to Presley by a mysterious friend nine months before his death — was sold just 10 days after the anniversary of the rock legend’s death.
Last December, the “Can’t Help Falling in Love” singer’s dilapidated private jet sold for $260,000.
Presley bought the plane, which sat unused in loads for 4 a long time, the 12 months before he died for $840,000.
