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Heart Jewelry Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Heart Jewelry Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Heart Jewelry Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.695843.1.a-c
Object Type Set, Jewelry
Brand (Founded 1884)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium metal (white gold), gemstone (diamond)
DimensionsOverall (Pendant) H 3/4 in x W 5/8 in (1.9 cm x 1.6 cm )
 Part b (Earrings) W 3/4 in x H 1 in (2.5 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionHeart-shaped diamond necklace and earring set. The necklace has a heart-shaped pendant on a silver chain with small diamonds grouped together at the base of the pendant. The chain goes through a smaller heart at the top of the piece. The pair of heart-shaped diamond earrings have diamonds grouped together at the base of the pendants.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's first official visit to Saudi Arabia in June 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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