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Tanzanite and Diamond Jewelry Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tanzanite and Diamond Jewelry Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Tanzanite and Diamond Jewelry Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07232013-25-1.a-c
Object Type Set, Jewelry
Gifter
Brand (Founded 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal (gold), gemstone (tanzanite, diamond)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Necklace) H 1/4 in x W 1/2 in x D 9 5/8 in (0.6 cm x 1.3 cm x 24.4 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Chain Length) L 17 1/2 in (44.5 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Earrings) H 1 in x W 3/8 in x D 1/2 in (2.5 cm x 1 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA jewelry set consisting of a necklace and pair of earrings. All pieces of the set have the same style of faceted tanzanite pendants framed by a ring of inlaid diamonds.
Historical NoteReceived during the First Family's official visit to Tanzania in July 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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
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