Gold Bracelet with Charm of Kuwait and Ruby

Jewelry

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L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness

Charm bracelet given to Mrs. Jessie Jordan by His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.: Image of the heavy gold bracelet with one charm of Kuwait draped over a white foam block. The charm shows the location of Ahmadi, denoted by a small ruby and star. The chain on the bracelet is a thick gold rope.
Charm bracelet given to Mrs. Jessie Jordan by His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.

Image of the heavy gold bracelet with one charm of Kuwait draped over a white foam block. The charm shows the location of Ahmadi, denoted by a small ruby and star. The chain on the bracelet is a thick gold rope.

Name/Title

Gold Bracelet with Charm of Kuwait and Ruby

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000315

Description

Heavy gold bracelet with one charm of Kuwait. The charm shows the location of Ahmadi, denoted by a small ruby and star. The chain on the bracelet is a thick gold rope.

Context

The heavy gold bracelet was given to Mrs. Jessie Jordan from His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was the tenth ruler of the Sheikhdom of Kuwait from 1921-1950. He was the longest reining ruler of Kuwait, having reigned for almost 29 years. During his reign, he was the lead cavalry commander, founder of the military of Kuwait, and Directorate of Public Security Force. The small gold charm represents the state of Kuwait with the small ruby and star in the city of Ahmadi, which is where the Jordan’s primarily resided during their time in Kuwait.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Kuwait

Continent

Asia