In general, rice pearls were cheap and definitely not rare. They were used on just about everything, from clothing to gloves to embroidered ribbons to inexpensive jewelry.
I can't imagine rice pearls being rare or worth a lot, but a picture would certainly help a lot. The ring itself could be worth more due to it's age, or being a very good example of a particular something.
New Submission by: Yvonne
Please enter a new submission at Pearl Help Central and upload a photo where it says: 'add a file' under the description box.
Best Regards Yvonne
Antique Ring with Rice Pearls by: Anonymous
Thank you, but no they look like little seeds. The ring is from the 1800's she passed away in 1894 or 5 & there is pics of her wearing it when she was younger. I will post a pic soon as I figure out how.:)
Rice Krispie Pearls - Early Chinese Freshwater Cultured Pearls by: Anonymous
DO THEY LOOK LIKE THE CEREAL - RICE KRISPIES? Flattish and a little puffy with an uneven surface?
Chinese freshwater cultured pearls began in the early 1960s under the auspices of Shanghai University and the Fisheries Institute of Zhanjiang, in Guangdong Province. These pearls which were cultured using the Cristaria plicata mussel were small, irregularly shaped goods ( commonly referred to in the trade as "rice krispies" because of their resemblance to the breakfast cereal. Regards Kerry
