Tourmaline and Jadeite Pendant with Peach and Bat Motifs

In the Qing dynasty, pei pendants were decorative ornaments worn on the lapel. This pendant is carved from a single tourmaline crystal, valued at up to a hundred times more than rock crystal. The most popular varieties on the market at the time were ‘peach blossom red’, ‘okra yellow’, and ‘rose purple’. This piece is made from ‘peach blossom red’ tourmaline, carved with a peach design, symbolizing longevity.