Indeed they seem like seed-pearls. Dona Isabel doesn't ususally wears grand jewelry for daytime events, I think this necklace looks really nice and very appropriate. Beautiful jewelry pieces, mostly for daytime wearing, can be made from these pearls (I have several strands and a bracelet also with small cabochon garnets, lovely ).
--Previous Message-- : The four-strand pearl necklace with the : interesting clasp looks as if the pearls are : freshwater, the very small, grain-shaped : pearls also called seed-pearls. While : they're not as valuable as saltwater pearls, : I think they still have their place in a : lady's wardrobe. : : Please correct me if I'm wrong! :