Old Gold Colored Pearls

by Stephanie
(Maryville, TN)

My mother recently passed away and I inherited my grandmother's peals that are gold in color. The pearls are at least 60+ years old. I read that pearls turn yellow from not wearing but these are gold colored. I need to get them restrung but am cautious due to not knowing the value. Are these pearls that have turned due to not wearing or could they be that color originally? I am 42 and have always known them to be this color. Any insight on this would be appreciated.