Col. Tom Parker's 14K White Gold Textured Barrel Cufflink/Tie Tac Set W/Diamond Accents Gifted From Elvis Presley W/Letter From Priscilla Presley - These cufflinks and tie tac were owned by Col. Tom Parker and were a gift to the Colonel from Elvis Presley. The cufflinks and tie tac are made of solid 14k white gold and have a barrel-shaped design with an emery texture and diamond accents. Elvis often gave gifts to all those he cared about, from the Colonel, to his entourage the Memphis Mafia, and even his fans. Colonel Parker is often referred to as "the man who made Elvis Presley," and was a shrewd businessman who carefully orchestrated Elvis' rise to one of the most legendary and commercially successful entertainers of all time with his sharp-witted management style. Elvis and the Colonel had a business relationship and friendship that lasted over 20 years in which Elvis rose to extraordinary fame and continued to rise until his unfortunate passing. This piece was acquired from the Lost Jewelry Collection of Elvis Presley and Col. Tom Parker, which was thought to have been lost for decades. This item, as with the entire Lost Jewelry Collection, has never been offered at auction or to the public. The piece will come with a letter from Ms. Priscilla Presley who has served as an expert consultant on this collection. Measurements: cufflinks-0.80" x 0.25" x 1" length, tie tac-0.40" x 0.25". Please note: The auction house has a financial interest in this lot. Announcements, descriptions, and disclosures can change up until the time the bidding ends on the item. (WEIGHT: 13.9 grams)