I am writing "almost perfect" because unfortunately they don't quite match the color of the pendant black pearl I got in China last year.
Having said that, these fresh water pearls were the closest match. They are the perfect size and shape.
I was very pleased that the size was just right, since I wasn't sure my pearl's size.
Couldn't ask for more. The prize was excellent and I really could not expect a perfect match, since a freshwater pearl could not possibly be the same in every detail as a seawater pearl.
Overall I am very pleased and already have worn them proudly. I only gave them 4 stars because of the off color, otherwise, I certainly would have given them 5.