Any thoughts on this necklace, are they south sea pearls?

[step]

Hi! I need your help in identifying if these are south sea pearls. Thanks.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

I'm leaning toward bead nucleated freshwater pearls.

 

[step]

I'm leaning toward bead nucleated freshwater pearls.

Thanks. The size is 12mm to 15mm. What are the signs it is FW?

 

[LondonPearl]

Thanks. The size is 12mm to 15mm. What are the signs it is FW?

The round spot on the middle photo is a typical flaw found on freshwater pearls....

 

[judimcc6]

The surface doesn't have the satiny quality that you would see in a SS pearl.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Also the color seems a bit warmer white.

 

[step]

Also the color seems a bit warmer white.

I see. Here's another photo

 

[Katbran]

I agree , first thought was bead nucleated freshwater pearls .

 

[Lugana]

The shape, the luster, the color, the blemishes - to me as well everything looks more freshwater-y rather than south sea..

 

[jshepherd]

Agreed. Those are not South Sea pearls. They looks like beaded Chinese freshwater pearls.

 

[step]

Agreed. Those are not South Sea pearls. They looks like beaded Chinese freshwater pearls.

Oh. Thanks.