are these pearls?

[cjl_va]

I found these inside Chesapeake Bay oysters. Are they pearls? They are each the size of an unpopped popcorn kernel.

[Caitlin]

They could be pearls. All oysters can make pearls. They are not of any value, but yours are interesting looking. May we have a couple more photos from the other side?

[cjl_va]

[jshepherd]

It's still very difficult to tell. A camera with a macro setting should be used, and they should be shot on a light background.