![FLOWN Gemini 9 Jewelry. A unique gold number nine, approx. 1.5 in., with 12 small jewels in decreasing diameter from the base of the nine. The three gold rays with a diamond star symbolizes the emblem used by the astronauts. The piece was designed by backup commander James Lovell and carried by flight commander Tom Stafford on Gemini 9. The piece was mounted on to the circular semi-precious stone with gold ring after the flight. [With:] Typed signed letter by Stafford describing the Gemini 9 mission and jewelry piece. (2)](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2001/NYE/2001_NYE_08521_0242_000(025259).jpg?w=1)
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FLOWN Gemini 9 Jewelry. A unique gold number nine, approx. 1.5 in., with 12 small jewels in decreasing diameter from the base of the nine. The three gold rays with a diamond star symbolizes the emblem used by the astronauts. The piece was designed by backup commander James Lovell and carried by flight commander Tom Stafford on Gemini 9. The piece was mounted on to the circular semi-precious stone with gold ring after the flight. [With:] Typed signed letter by Stafford describing the Gemini 9 mission and jewelry piece. (2)
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FLOWN Gemini 9 Jewelry. A unique gold number nine, approx. 1.5 in., with 12 small jewels in decreasing diameter from the base of the nine. The three gold rays with a diamond star symbolizes the emblem used by the astronauts. The piece was designed by backup commander James Lovell and carried by flight commander Tom Stafford on Gemini 9. The piece was mounted on to the circular semi-precious stone with gold ring after the flight. [With:] Typed signed letter by Stafford describing the Gemini 9 mission and jewelry piece. (2)