Chinese carved amethyst ring: can anyone decipher the carving?

[Brightshiny]

I love amethyst and I've been wanting a carved amethyst for some time now. This one is a lovely color and the listing says it's a floral carving, only I can't make it out.

Can anyone tell me what the image is? thanks!

Vintage Chinese 14K Gold Large Carved Dimensional Amethyst With Floral Design Cocktail RIng For Sale on Ruby Lane

For Sale - Vintage Rings from Merriman Antique And Design - This is an exquisite vintage Chinese 14k gold large handcrafted carved amethyst gemstone cocktail ring. The high quality and dimensional ring features a beautiful carved floral motif with a pierced design. The color of the amethyst...

www.rubylane.com

 

[Autumn in New England]

Since I failed so miserably with the last jade carving question (lol), I'm going to withhold my guess. But it sure is lovely!

 

[LilAlex]

If I've learned anything here it's that the answer always "bat."

 

[Crimson]

I love amethyst and I've been wanting a carved amethyst for some time now. This one is a lovely color and the listing says it's a floral carving, only I can't make it out.

Can anyone tell me what the image is? thanks!

Vintage Chinese 14K Gold Large Carved Dimensional Amethyst With Floral Design Cocktail RIng For Sale on Ruby Lane

For Sale - Vintage Rings from Merriman Antique And Design - This is an exquisite vintage Chinese 14k gold large handcrafted carved amethyst gemstone cocktail ring. The high quality and dimensional ring features a beautiful carved floral motif with a pierced design. The color of the amethyst...

www.rubylane.com

I can help you but I cannot access the content in the link,, It is being blocked by all my browsers. Can you attach a photo please?

 

[Crimson]

If I've learned anything here it's that the answer always "bat."

Remember one time it was "rat"?

 

[Pomelo]

I can help you but I cannot access the content in the link,, It is being blocked by all my browsers. Can you attach a photo please?

This carving has me stumped…

 

[toomuchB]

I'm loving these carving interpretation questions recently.
(I was one of those who thought immediately saw an elephant in the jade one, but held my tongue)

 

[Autumn in New England]

If I've learned anything here it's that the answer always "bat."

baa haa haa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Right?! And "possum" or "elephant" is never correct.

 

[Crimson]

This carving has me stumped…

Thanks, @Pomelo. At first glance it looks like just a carving of leaves.
I wonder why the seller thought it was Chinese, @Brightshiny.
Vintage Chinese jewellery is usually in high carat gold, 20K and above.
Is there a hallmark in Chinese?
I would say it ‘s not a particularly Chinese kind of carving unless it is “随心所遇” (whatever your — the carver’s —heart pleases)
If not Chinese then maybe it is a scarab? @Pomelo @toomuchB, @LilAlex @Autumn in New England can you make out a scarab or am I imagining things?

 

[toomuchB]

If not Chinese then maybe it is a scarab? @Pomelo @toomuchB, @LilAlex @Autumn in New England can you make out a scarab or am I imagining things?

I can make out a scarab and I can not make out a scarab.
(I honestly have no idea)

 

[rattatooE]

floral? Like a plant? A peach? Fruit? An animal? Omg what is it How do people tell? Though it’s really fun that everyone is confused haha

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

i see quite a handsome rat

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

sitting on the head of a bird of pray

 

[LC2016]

I see a santa clause in first image

 

[Brightshiny]

This is hilarious. I'm glad I'm not the only one having trouble.

My best guesses are either a pregnant seahorse or two radishes fighting.

 

[Avondale]

To me it seems like someone just went to town with the carving back in the day and now whoever was charged with writing the description for the website just decided that whatever it is, it looks like leaves enough to be called a floral design.

 

[Pomelo]

I also see a rat sitting on a peach in the first photo’s orientation but it’s an unlikely combination (I can’t really find any examples on Chinese sites).

@Daisys and Diamonds for the rat (white), and @rattatooE for the peach (green)!

They’re both very auspicious though: rat for cleverness and good harvest, peach for longevity and prosperity.

 

[glitterata]

Plums? Peaches?

Buddha's hand (a citrus fruit)? That's what my Chinese carved amethyst turned out to be:

 

[Brightshiny]

Plums? Peaches?

Buddha's hand (a citrus fruit)? That's what my Chinese carved amethyst turned out to be:

I think this is it! I was hoping for Zoidberg from Futurama, but I think plums and buddha's hands is probably more accurate.

 

[Autumn in New England]

This is hilarious. I'm glad I'm not the only one having trouble.

My best guesses are either a pregnant seahorse or two radishes fighting.

OMG... baa haa haa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love this.

 

[Gloria27]

I thought it was a gourd but now I think it's what Glitterata has, which I think is a peach and its leaves or multiple peaches.

I've google it and I find more jade peach pendants than plums, and they have the pointy end and the line that separates the halves.

Can't be 100% sure but I'm gonna go with peach.