What could this bracelet be? Akoya or freshwater? A bit over 7mm pearls...

[Pearluv]

 

[Pearl Dreams]

First, be sure they are real pearls. While we usually think "akoya" when we see perfectly round pearls, imitations are also completely round.

Try rubbing 2 of the pearls together gently, or rubbing one pearl against the edge of your front tooth. Is it gritty feeling, or do they glide smoothly?
Real pearls feel gritty; imitation pearls glide smoothly.

Then, look at the clasp. Is it marked as gold, or gold colored base metal? Akoya pearls would not usually be strung with a base metal clasp.

 

[Pearluv]

Yip pearls are gritty and 14k gold clasp...

 

[Pearl Dreams]

They are likely akoya pearls, then.

 

[Diamondsareforever]

Saltwater pearls, can’t really see them clearly

 

[CortezPearls]

I would love a better photo, even a closeup!
But I agree: they kinda look like Akoya pearls.

 

[Pearluv]

This is a closer photo, hopefully better focused...

 

[jshepherd]

This one is still a bit out of focus. If you're using a camera phone, touch the image on the screen to get a clear, zoomable shot.
Are they perfectly round or slightly off-round? They do appear to be akoya, but it's difficult to distinctly make out the surface characteristics and shape.

 

[Pearluv]

Just got confirmation from local jewelry store that it is an akoya bracelet. Yippie... thanks for all the help here