This necklace belonged to Sarah Ida Shaw Martin, Boston University.
Tri Delta Founder Sarah Ida Shaw Martin, Boston University, began the tradition of special pieces of jewelry being passed to Fraternity officers for the duration of their term. The earliest pieces were her personal belongings, but over the years items belonging to other early leaders were added to the collection. It became a tradition for the Fraternity's leaders to pass the pieces to their incoming counterparts at the end of their induction ceremony.
This gold filigree necklace is decorated with pearls and features the Tri Delta coat of arms.
