(lot) Collection of ladies Majorica and imitation pearls, comprising: (1) Majorica pearl disk necklace; (1) Majorica pearl drop pendant, retaining original box; (2) grey pearl and crystal illusion necklace and bracelet; (1) pearl disk bead bracelet; (3) irregular imitation pearl gold wire necklace with matching clip on earrings; (1 pair) Erwin pearl floral shape clip on earrings; (1 pair) Christian Dior faux Tahitian pearl and rhinestone clip on earrings; (1) faux Tahitian pearl and rhinestone encrusted ring; (1) ringed pearl strand, with gold tone ball clasp; (1) single strand pearl necklace; (1) ES Jewelry cultured south sea pearl necklace, with mother-of-pearl floral form sterling silver clasp, retaining original box; largest: 18"l; 1.5lbs *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