Dyed freshwater or Tahitian pearls?

[RMink1119]

Hi everyone. I recently received these pearls assuming they were dyed freshwater.
However, upon closer inspection there aren’t any dark spots in pits like dye likes to settle, the color is more iridescent/rainbow, and the clasp is marked 14K. They are also quite large. Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

 

[Marianne]

I think your assumption is correct. They appear to be color treated freshwater pearls from China. Welcome to Pearl Guide!

 

[BWeaves]

They look like dyed freshwater pearls to me.

 

[RMink1119]

I think your assumption is correct. They appear to be color treated freshwater pearls from China. Welcome to Pearl Guide!

Thank you! The 14K clasp threw me!

 

[BWeaves]

Thank you! The 14K clasp threw me!

I have fake and inexpensive pearls with solid gold or sterling silver clasps. I have really good pearls (Hanadama, Tahitians) with CZs or vermeil or plated clasps. You can't always judge the pearls by the clasp.

 

[A Breaker]

Yes! It is also important to know that at one time when this shape or color was new...they were more expensive and a 14k clasp was more fitting to the cost. With a restring you can have an easier clasp to work or more decorative or whatever. Or just wear and enjoy!