Help Identifying Pearls

Kashya

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Hi everyone!


I'm hoping someone here can help me identify these pearls. Each one measures about 6.6 mm, and when I hold them up to the light, I can see darker lines running through the inside. There’s also a mark on the clasp, but it’s very small, and I’m having trouble reading it. I’ve attached the best photos I could take and I hope they’re clear enough to be useful.

I also tried the “rub together” test, and to me, they feel a bit gritty, but I honestly don’t know if I’m evaluating it correctly, as I don’t have any experience with real pearls. Additionally, one of the pearls appears to be damaged — the surface looks worn down or scratched. I’m not sure if it’s a worn-off artificial coating or something else.

Thanks so much for taking the time to look and for any help or insights you can share!
 

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They could be akoyas that have relatively thin nacre, allowing you to see the stripes in the shell bead nucleus when you shine light through it. There are some overtones that suggest cultured pearls. I don't recognize the mark on the clasp.
 
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