A Chinese watermelon tourmaline pendant dating to the 19th century. The pendant is mounted in a 14 K gold holder and depicts fruit. Dimensions are: 1 3/8 in. tall X 1/2 in. wide; 3.5 cm tall X 1.3 cm wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Small chip to one side. Provenance: From Mrs. Hillebrand in Chicago, Illinois, whose parents purchased these items in China and Hong Kong prior to the 1960s. High resolution photos can be found at: https://oag.smugmug.com/Asian-Decorative-Arts-March-2020