(lot of 5) Group of ladies 14kt yellow gold estate jewelry, comprising: (1) pendant necklace with (one) pear shaped carved opal stone in center, 18mm x 12mm, surrounded by (six) marquise cut sapphire stones, approx. 7mm x 4mm, accented with (three) 0.06ct round cut diamonds, presented in a foliate form mount, with (1)14kt gold chain necklace, 18"l; (1 pair) 14kt yellow gold jade and diamond earrings, each centered with (one) cabochon jade stone, 21mm x 12mm, accented by (four) approx. 0.02ct round cut diamonds, presented in an organic form mount, marked on clip; (1) 14kt yellow gold and opal link bracelet, with (fifteen) oval cabochon stones, marked on clasp, 6.5"l; 33.2 grams 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: $125.00