Three pink tourmaline pendants, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The first pendant is carved in the form of a melon growing from a leafy vine. The second and third pendants depict a group of peaches with a bat resting upon them. The first stone is of a pale pink tone, and the other two are of brighter pink tones. The largest, 2 in. (5.1 cm.) long. Estimate £8,000 – £12,000 ($13,448 - $20,172)

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/