I want to thank everyone for your help in identifying these pearls. I have been reading and learning a lot about them this week, especially here. This site is a treasure and a pleasure. Thanks again!
I bought these at a thrift store because I thought they were pretty. I love pearls and costume jewelry fits my budget. But these are different from the others that I own. Might they be real?
They came caked with a white substance which I assumed was soap. When I cleaned them off (with water)...