Offered is an Elvis Presley owned and worn 10K gold, diamond and onyx ring. The ring originally came from the collection of Elvis Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker. The Colonel sold the ring to renowned booking agent and promotional manager Irwin Pate. Pate was well-known in show business for over four decades. Over his long career, he and his wife Clarine Pate, obtained a large collection of personal clotting and articles belonging to numerous entertainers. Irwin knew Elvis Presley and was also good friends with the Colonel. He worked with Elvis and the Colonel several times over the years, and after Elvis passed away the Colonel gifted and sold Irwin some articles that belonged to Elvis, including the offered ring. The ring has remained in the Pate collection since that time. Accompanied with a letter from Irwin's widow, Clarine Pate on "Pate Booking Agency" letterhead which reads:

"My name is Clarine M. Pate. I am the wife of the late Irwin Pate who passed away in May of 2018.

Irwin was a renowned booking agent and promotional manager for over 4 decades. He promoted talent all over the United States. During his career Irwin and I obtained a large collection of personal clothing and articles belonging to numerous entertainers. Irwin knew Elvis Presley. He was also good friends with Colonel Tom Parker who was Elvis's manager. Irwin worked with Elvis and the Colonel several times over the years before Elvis passed away.

After Elvis passed away the Colonel gifted and sold Irwin some articles that belonged to Elvis including this 10k gold and onyx /diamond ring. It has been in our collection ever since. I am writing this letter (on original company letterhead) to assure you that this ring was owned and worn by Elvis Presley."

The size 11 ring shows moderate wear with "10K" and the "Monarch 03" maker's mark on the inner band. Near Mint condition.