A quality freshwater pearls,5-6mm x 3-4mm ovals. Vintage 1990s. 4.2gr. ±40 pcs. b15-prl144

Plump oval pearls with good luster and a mostly smooth and unblemished surface. They are 'A' quality, with lovely nacre and a white body color. They have some iridescent colors that can been seen in the depths of the nacre. These pearls vary a bit in size, with most falling in between 5-6mm x 3-4m . They are sold unstrung in 4.2 gram packages of  ±40 pearls. Approximately equivalent to a half strand.

These pearls were produced in the early heyday of Chinese pearl production 20-40 year ago. At that time rigorous standards required good pearl nacre thickness and good luster.