Jewelry of Varina Howell Davis Varina Howell Davis’s emerald and diamond engagement ring This crown shaped pin set with diamonds and rubies belonged to Varina Howell Davis. The pin is said to have been given to Mrs. Davis, the “uncrowned Queen of the South” by the women of the Confederacy. Division of Social History, Political History National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution Behring Center Gift of Mrs. John Stewart back