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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Amber Jewelry Suite
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Amber Jewelry Suite

Artifact ID1984.01362.01a-d
Object Type Necklace
Gifter
Date 20th Century
Medium Stone (amber), Metal (gold), Wood (mahogany), Fabric
DimensionsBox: 8 × 6 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (20.3 × 16.5 × 3.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionA Dominican amber jewelry set. A twisted four-strand necklace with Dominican amber beads, a 14-kt gold clasp, and a large amber stone. Matching amber stone earrings with 14kt gold backings. The set is housed in a multi-colored chevron pattern marquetry mahogany wood box. The chevron at the top of the lid is another piece of amber, reputed to be 50 million years old and containing a fossilized insect. The clasp is a silver bar lettered "NDR."
Historical NoteThe gift to First Lady Nancy Reagan was given during a state visit of President and Mrs. Blanco of the Dominican Republic April 10, 1984.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan 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.
Country/CultureDominican Republic
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistorySymbols of Diplomacy (1993-1994), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library