can anyone tell me about these pearls please?

[cars]

im curious what they are, possibly a value, any information is appreciated. thank you

 

[cars]

they're actually a little lighter looking in person & have a blemishes on the pearls like little lines, or small holes in spots. thank you.

 

[jshepherd]

I am not sure what sort of stone they are, but they are not pearls, unfortunately.

 

[cars]

strand measures about 24-25 inches long, should of added that as well.

 

[KarinK]

Could be anything... Why not try to look through the different gem stones on a website like Fire Mountain Gems? That might give you a clue.

- Karin

 

[pattye]

Hi and welcome~

Perhaps white sponge coral beads? They are very pretty. Here is a pic of white sponge coral beads from ebay. What do you think?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Round-White-Coral-Gemstone-Gem-Stone-Beads-12mm-Strand-/150642944939?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231304ebab

 

[Nerida]

Can't see too clearly from your photo but wondering if they are shell beads - like the nuclei used in the pearl industry. I have seen these strung into strands on occasion...

The lines you mention on the beads seem support my theory - shell nuclei beads often have striations on them..

 

[cars]

thanks everyone ) i'll go look into those now