Everyone will think you spent a fortune? Comparable to akoya pearls in a lot of ways and often surpassing them in other ways. If you compare luster and nacre thickness, they are better. In the higher grades it is impossible to tell the difference. Of ten the only difference in the lower grades is a slight difference in roundness.We have the higher grades of Freshwater Pearl Necklaces, and they are less expensive than other types of pearls, yet their quality is fantastic. These beautiful pieces come in Black, White, Lavender, peach / pink, and multicolored. We now have a fun 12 mm baroque white pearl necklace.