| Do you think these look similar? I do. I see all kinds of peeled nacre on your strand of pearls. This strand, one of my mo-in-law's, is not in good shape either.
I am willing to state categorically that yours are not naturals. I saw a strand of naturals at Kojima pearls during the gem show. They were not a full strand. They were not matched at all in color or shape, although most were creamy shades and they did more or less go from small to smaller. The keystone price was $6k. Once you have seen naturals you would not think those pearls are naturals. Sorry to disappoint you.
I have a piece that is about a bracelet's worth of matched naturals from Bahrain. The largest is about 5-6mm, the smallest about 1mm. I have owned and worn them for 58 years and they are still beautiful. Nacre peeling has shaped them a little around the holes, but it only reveals another layer of nacre. I have a photo of them after I took them apart and washed them. I'll look for it and post it.
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Caitlin  potamilus purpuratus American Pearl Mussel Where can I get a pearl from this mussel?
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