Are these Chinese freshwater pearls?

[bluelotus777]

I saw these on Ebay a few days ago and loved the look of them - they were sold simply as antique pearls and the seller had no idea whatsoever what they are. I received them today and I believe they are Chinese freshwater pearls. What do the experts think?

 

[Caitlin]

Hi
I agree with you. I like that size and style because it kind of looks natural, unless you know better

 

[GemGeek]

Yes, I really like them, too, but I agree with Caitlin.

 

[FrenchPearl]

They look very nice though...what do you plan to do ? Keep them or send them back ?

 

[bluelotus777]

Hi all, thanks for your replies...I will keep them, since the seller stated nowhere anything about them that wasn't true...he only said they were "antique pearls" and I do believe they are older since they look like they have been restrung. I only paid a very small price for them, what you'd expect to pay for freshwater pearls, so I will hang on to them and maybe restring them or make something else out of them.

 

[Ramona]

I love their shape and they look a bit like mild rosebud pearls.

 

[pattye]

The luster looks really nice, and may even improve after being gently cleaned. I, too, find that shape very appealing and wearable. The clasp is pretty interesting.