It is, of course, impossible to tell you anything about your "pearls" without seeing them in person, but I suggest you take them to a jeweler or someone who give appraisals and they should be able to help you. They could be just about anything from artificial pearls to cultured pearls to natural pearls. It's a wonder sometimes what people throw out....but you'd have to have an expert look at them.
Maybe by now you have a camera so could take a photo or have had someone look at them. I'd love to hear any updates you have.
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