1987.254.2 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Topaz Earrings and Ring

Artifact ID1987.254.2 a-c

Date before 1975

Medium gold, topaz, fabric

DimensionsOverall (box) H 4 1/2 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 2 in (11.4 cm x 8.9 cm x 5.1 cm )
Overall (earrings) H 1 5/8 in x W 3/8 in x D 1/4 in (4.1 cm x 1 cm x 0.6 cm )
Overall (ring) H 5/8 in x W 3/8 in x Diam 5/8 in (1.6 cm x 1 cm x 1.6 cm )

Physical Description(a) A gold ring set with an oblong topaz stone

(b) Topaz stones are attached to gold earrings.

(c) A small rectangular box covered in maroon fabric. The interior is lined with white fabric. A gold image of a bird on either side of a flower is on the interior of the lid.
Historical NoteSouth Korean President Park Chung Hee gifted this jewelry to First Lady Betty Ford during the Fords' state visit in November 1974. Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.

National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)

National Archives Catalog SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)

Use Restriction Status Unrestricted

Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.

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Head of State Gifts