(lot) Group of ladies gold estate jewelry, comprising: (1) 18kt yellow gold pierced ribbon form dome ring, marked on band, size 5, 11.1 grams; (1 pair) 14kt yellow gold knot form cufflinks, marked on bar, 15mm wide; (1 pair) 14kt yellow gold twist hoop clip on earrings, marked on back, 1.25"l; 14kt: 24.7 grams, total: 35.8 grams *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: $400.00