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Thanks for the info and ideas, everyone. I did already wash these in soapy water (they were quite grimy when I got them 🤢) and I don't think that had a noticeable effect on the color. I'll try soaking a couple in dilute hydrogen peroxide and see what happens. I was also thinking about trying...

I acquired this necklace and bracelet as part of an auction lot. The seller described them as "cultured saltwater" pearls. The pearls feel gritty when rubbed together, and measure 6-6.5 mm in width. The grittiness, the irregularity of shape, and the variation between pearls make me think they...