Silver Filigree and Carnelian Jewelry Set
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.08082013-24-2.a-e
Object Type
Set, Jewelry
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
metal, gemstone (carnelian)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a Necklace) H 3/8 in x W 5 1/8 in x D 8 1/4 in (1 cm x 13 cm x 21 cm )
Overall - 2D (.a Chain) L 16 3/4 in (42.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b Bracelet) H 1/4 in x W 7/8 in x D 7 5/8 in (0.6 cm x 2.2 cm x 19.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c Ring) H 7/8 in x W 7/8 in x D 1 in (2.2 cm x 2.2 cm x 2.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.d-e Earring) H 3 1/4 in x W 7/8 in x D 1 in (8.3 cm x 2.2 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionFive piece silver filigree jewelry set with inset red carnelian gemstones composed of a necklace, bracelet, ring, and earrings. The gemstones are all held by a two tiered petal frame. The necklace has a row of framed stones each with a hanging stone pendant. The bracelet is made of three linked stones. The ring is a single stone inset in the floral shape. Earrings dangle with two inset stone pieces, one hanging from the other.Overall - 2D (.a Chain) L 16 3/4 in (42.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b Bracelet) H 1/4 in x W 7/8 in x D 7 5/8 in (0.6 cm x 2.2 cm x 19.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c Ring) H 7/8 in x W 7/8 in x D 1 in (2.2 cm x 2.2 cm x 2.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.d-e Earring) H 3 1/4 in x W 7/8 in x D 1 in (8.3 cm x 2.2 cm x 2.5 cm )
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi in 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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
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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