Antique Chinese Lepidolite Necklace with Silver Enameled Cloisonné Pendant

Antique or vintage Chinese necklace. The bead necklace is made of rare purple lepidolite, hand knotted, and is interspersed with cream colored beads. The oval pendant is hand engraved with a bird, and set in a gilded silver filigree setting enameled with blue and green floral pattern. Marked “SILVER” which usually is 900 purity or more in antique Chinese export pieces. The clasp is a fish hook style. Necklace is approximately 16” and the pendant approximately 2” in length. Excellent condition.