Help me identify these pearls

[pinkpearls]

I don't have any information on these. I originally assumed they were costume jewelry with plastic pearls, but when I rubbed them together today, they felt gritty and even left a bit of pearl powder, so now I’m unsure. The clasp isn’t marked, and I’m not sure what the metal is (possibly silver?). What do you think?

 

[Pella]

The rhinestone rondelles look like base metal. The clasp looks like Balinese or Thai silver (usually higher than 925). Get a magnet and see whether the clasp clings to it - if it doesn't then it is more than likely silver. Silver is non-magnetic.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

They look like imitation pearls to me.

 

[pinkpearls]

@Pella I tried it, and it didn't cling to it!

 

[pinkpearls]

@Pearl Dreams what are the signs? I also thought they were faux pearls because they are very round, but then I was confused because they felt gritty and left powder.

 

[Mary-Contrary]

Honestly, they’re worth the same whether they’re beads or pearls. This is basically “fine costume” at best and worth the melt of the metal. But, it’s fun so wear it without worrying

 

[pinkpearls]

@Mary-Contrary Yes! I’m not really worried about how much they’re worth, probably not much ahaha. I’m just curious about the pearls because I like being able to tell what type they are, and learn more about pearls in general!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Just the appearance of the surface when I blow up the photo, mostly.

But if you have other pearls that you know are real (or fake) you can test these pearls using the temperature test. Real pearls are cooler than glass or plastic pearls. If they have been in the same temperature environment as the other pearls for a while, compare how warm or cool they are by touching them to your lips.

I plan to test whether so-called shell pearls (imitations whose bead is made of ground up shell) also fail the temperature test. I ordered a few shell (imitation) pearls to try it out on. To be updated!

 

[pinkpearls]

I have shell pearls and they are cool but definitely not cold, and they are also smooth!