KY Historical Society Claims To Have Mary Todd Lincoln Earrings, Authenticity Challenged

According to the Lexington Herald Leader, The Kentucky Historical Society paid $19,800 for the earrings in 2008.
And how did know they were genuine? “he knew they were Mrs. Lincoln’s earrings but he couldn’t remember why he knew it,”

See Antique Earrings at the Miami Antique Jewelry and Watch Show Nov 13-15

The show features jewelry ranging from the Edwardian to the Art Deco periods. including this pair of emerald and diamond earrings from the Victorian era (see photo). The earrings boast 11 tcw of emeralds and 2.1 tcw of diamonds set in silver and 14 karat gold.