LADIES ESTATE JADE & AMETHYST PENDANT NECKLACES
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(lot of 2) Ladies jade crystal and amethyst necklaces, comprising: (1) jade, crystal and amethyst necklace, with (one) large carved lavender jade pendant, 2" diam., separated by carved crystal stones, approx. 11mm diam., amethyst stones, 8mm diam., and carved green jadeite beads, 16mm diam., 32"l; (1) Merrick Jewelry carved green jadeite pendant, with necklace of faceted flat amethyst stones and jadeite beads, with sterling silver clasp, 20"l; 9.4 oz total (inclusive of all material) *Provenance: From the estate of Jo Anne Christian (Texas, 1936-2015), a lifelong collector of friends, paintings, jewelry, books and other beautiful things, was known for her love of color and her support for the arts. As one of the Three J's--the three women who founded Austin's Long Center for the Performing Arts--Mrs. Christian made an indelible mark on Texas' Capital City. Jo Anne Christian was the widow of George E. Christian Jr. (Texas, 1927-2002), press secretary to President Lyndon Baines Johnson. She was an attorney, an avid historian, a voracious reader and an inveterate theatergoer. Many of the items from her collection, especially some notable pieces of jewelry and clothing, date from the couple's time in Washington in the 1960s.* Start Price: $50.00
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LADIES ESTATE JADE & AMETHYST PENDANT NECKLACES
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