HELP??? are these pearls???

[reececargill]

hi i have just come across this necklace when clearing my house, i have done the normal tests ie, teeth and friction test as well as looking jewellers loom, i thought it was costume, but as u can see from the photos one of the beads has broken to reveal what looks like pearl, can any1 tell me if these are pearl????

thanks

[Marianne]

Welcome,
These appear to be mother of pearl beads. They could be washed, restrung, worn and enjoyed

[Pearl Dreams]

Agreed, mother of pearl. Nice beads! Definitely clean and restring them!