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@IR1973! has started their own thread about these finds: https://www.pearl-guide.com/threads/these-were-found-in-florida-on-a-local-beach-can-anyone-give-me-there-opinion-of-what-they-may-be-what-type-of-pearl.462280/

The photos are too out of focus. Please take clearer photos. :)

Hi, Those have all the appearance of Mallorca / Majorca brands imitation pearls that are made in Spain. These brands are nicer imitation pearls. I think I'm reading the word "METALL" on the clasp. I have an imitation pearl necklace with that mark. Does it also read 925? If so that is...

@Pearls&Pugs, Three thoughts: 1. I use mini broaches to shave the inside of a drill hole to widen it slightly, when necessary. (See link below for Amazon listing.) I like these better than reamers; they taper more gradually. They are basically long thin razors in a triangular configuration...

For a double strand I make the longer strand about 1" longer than the shorter strand, and use a clasp made for 2 strands, but everything else is the same. You have to know how long you want the longer strand to hang. Start with that.

Welcome to this thread, @Pearls&Pugs! I find it's helpful to be sure there is no twist at all in the thread before adding the gimp. Sometimes it helps to hold the thread with the needle down and let it untwist itself a bit before you gently guide your fingers through the doubled thread to...

True that peach is very common in FWP, but the color of these is so uniform that I lean toward their being dyed, also.

They could be imitation or they could be dyed cultured freshwater pearls from China (most likely) Rub two together (gently)-- does it feel gritty, or do they glide smoothly? Gritty = real cultured pearls; smooth = fake.

Yes, those appear to be real cultured pearls. Not high end, but nice. Are the pearls in the neck shot the same ones as in the larger photo? I'm asking because in the neck shot the pearls look round but in the larger photo they seem a bit eggy shaped /off-round-- which could just be image...

OP messaged me that they are gritty. If they are gritty they are cultured akoyas. Imitation pearls do not feel gritty. Graduated strands like that were common in WW II / Korean War era. Because they weighed less than straight-size necklaces (pearls being sold by weight), they were priced...

It's hard to tell from the photos. They could be akoyas or they could be imitation pearls. • Can you take larger photos, and also in better focus? The white background is good. • Check the clasp for any marks that indicate the metal (e.g. sterling, 925, etc.) Do this before taking more...

Hi, you came to the right place! The first 4 photos show an imitation pearl necklace in poor condition. You can see where the coating has peeled off to reveal the glass bead beneath. I'm afraid they have no value and I hope you didn't pay much for them. The black beads strung on beading wire...

It looks like a little cultured freshwater pearl.

Try calling shops near you that sell beading supplies and inquire if they have classes. They often do. The shop owner may even teach you one-on-one for a fee. Ask! See if the Parks & Recreation departments in your town or neighboring towns have a class on beading. If they don't, suggest they...

You have a graduated strand of cultured akoya pearls. These strands were common in the WWII / Korean War era. People involved in the military and stationed in Asia would buy these for their sweethearts back home. They were affordable; being graduated, they weighed less than a straight-size...