What kind of pearls are these?

[cara164]

What kind of pearls are these? Any idea of the value? Any info would be greatly appreciated! There is no clasp it’s just one long single strand. There is a grit when I rub them together. Thank you

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Hi cara164, welcome to Pearl Guide!

Those are Chinese cultured freshwater pearls. The ones that are not white have been dyed. They are solid nacre-- no bead inside.

 

[cara164]

Thank you. Do you know if they would be considered Akoya?

 

[Pearl Dreams]

No, akoya pearls are cultivated in a saltwater oyster.
Freshwater pearls are cultivated in a freshwater mussel.

 

[cara164]

Thank you!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

You're welcome!
You asked about value...they are relatively inexpensive pearls. But they are durable and can be fun to wear-- and they are real pearls.