Vintage Sterling Silver Chinese Hand Carved Amethyst Fruit Plum Pendant

Gorgeous quality rich purple grading to clear - hand carved amethyst quartz pendant in the form of a three dimensional fruit or gourd - This pendant is unmarked - no makers mark of any kind.  The carving probably pre-dates the silver western style findings - visible inclusions and small chips to leaf on base and to edge of leaf form - measures 1 3/4 x 1 x 1/2 inches. Total weight 13.4 grams. Estate Find.