(lot) Collection of pearl, gold and stone necklaces, comprising: (1) carved coral beaded necklace, 14kt clasp; (1) frosted glass, lapis lazuli and gold bead necklace; (1) jade, pearl and gold bead necklace; (1) jade bead necklace, 14kt clasp; (1) elongated jade bead necklace, 14kt clasp; (1) chrysoprase, pearl and gold beaded necklace; (1) jade, pearl and gold beaded necklace; (1) carved onyx, pearl and 14kt gold beaded necklace; (1) oxyx, pearl, and 14kt gold necklace; (1) irregular pearl and gemstone bead necklace; largest: 64"l; 2lbs *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: $80.00