Yellow Sapphire Jewelry Set
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04152013-4-1.a-d
Object Type
Set, Jewelry
Manufacturer
Mouawad
(Founded 1891)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
metal (white gold), gemstone (yellow sapphire, diamond)
DimensionsPart a (Necklace) L 18 in x W 1 3/8 in x H 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm x 3.5 cm x 45.7 cm )
Part b (Ring) L 1 1/8 in x W 1 1/8 in x H 1 in (2.5 cm x 2.9 cm x 2.9 cm )
Overall (Earring) H 2 1/4 in x W 1 1/8 in x D 1/2 in (5.7 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionJewelry set from the Leila collection by Mouawad. The jewelry consists of 18K white gold flower shaped accents with yellow sapphire and diamond insets. The set includes a pair of dangle earrings [c-d], ring [b], and necklace with a flower pendant [a].Part b (Ring) L 1 1/8 in x W 1 1/8 in x H 1 in (2.5 cm x 2.9 cm x 2.9 cm )
Overall (Earring) H 2 1/4 in x W 1 1/8 in x D 1/2 in (5.7 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.3 cm )
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei to the United States from March 11 to March 12, 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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library 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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