Cultured Pearls in Oysters,Freshwater Pearl Oysters with Pearls Inside Big Oyster Pearls in Oyster Anniversary Decoration for Jewelry Making or Birthday Gifts (5-7mm)

I had read several reviews about bad smelling surprises but when I opened mine the large clam was dry and there was nothing smelling bad at all. I found pearls that ranged from creamy white to soft beautiful pink ones. They weren’t very big but they are very pretty. Some were worth turning into jewelry. I definitely will be ordering more. It was something that would be very special if done with a daughter, granddaughter etc or on a special day such as an anniversary celebration.

The oyster was huge. When I started opening the package the smell was horrific. I think the oyster was actually rotting. I had to put on gloves and everyone of my family locked themselves away the smell was so strong. The pearls were plentiful. There were 33 pearls of varying sizes. Some odd shapes but fine was I washed everything off and got the oyster stuff out of the house. I will not be buying another one.

I liked this product. Warning the smell is terrible the smell made my nose burn and my eyes water. Got about 31 pearls out. Fun to do. Beautiful pearls of purple white and pink. Also if u rub the pearl in the palm of ur hand it makes it shiny, due to the oils on your skin.

I didn’t expect Akoya pearls but I did expect a little better than what was recieved. There wasn’t even a decent size of one of them. Not even one the size of a pea. Buyer beware. Learned my lesson. Should have listened to the others.

I got this for my granddaughter, her mom and I to do together. When I opened it the oyster was broken into 3 pieces but it didn'thaveabad smell or anything. I was impressed with how many pearls we got but not the size of them, they were very tiny. I did buy another one to do with my niece to see if this one is better.

Excellent quality, beautiful experience, exactly what they described, no strong smell, i just washed with soap and water

Not impressed. There were a lot of pearls, but not very good quality.

"Life is like a box of chocolates" that meaning is very true with Pearl Parties. You never know what you are going to get. With this pearl we ended up getting 29 pearls 28 of which were only 1-3mm in size with the last being 5.2mm. But that is just part of playing the Oyster Pearl lotto. Sometimes you get really lucky and get full sized pearls and others you get only a few total. Thats what makes it fun. if you want the perfect pearl just buy the pearl, buying an oyster is having the fun of opening them and seeing what you get.I see many people thinking their oyster is "rotten" but that smell is normal and is part of preserving the shell. Its best to open the bag and wash it right away and then soak it for 5-10 min in mild soapy water and then use gloves when opening and harvesting. If you are sensitive to the smell do it outside.But this was fun to open and my daughter is doing a pearl party for her 10th birthday next month and we will be buying a couple dozen for all her friends to open and make jewelry with an underwater theme.Will buy again.