ESTATE 14KT, PEARL, OPAL & AMETHYST EARRING GROUP
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(2 pair) Ladies 14kt yellow gold estate clip on earrings, comprising: (1 pair) mabe pearl and mosaic black opal doublet earrings, each with (one) bezel set mabe pearl, 15mm diam.; surrounded by mosaic opal chip, backed by black opal, presented in an octagonal frame, marked PBD on back, approx. 1"l; (1 pair) amethyst and mosaic black opal clip on earrings, with (one) bezel set cabochon amethyst stone, approx. 15mm diam., surrounded by mosaic opal chip, backed by black opal, presented in a round frame, stamped BD on back, approx. 1"l; 27.7 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: $80.00
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ESTATE 14KT, PEARL, OPAL & AMETHYST EARRING GROUP
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