A semitransparent resin container having a pearly luster is disclosed, comprising a thermoplastic resin composition comprising from 99.1 to 99.9% by weight of a polyester resin and from 0.1 to 0.9% by weight of polymethylpentene, produced by performing said composition followed by biaxial stretch blow molding. The container assumes a deep pearly appearance and also has semitransparency for letting its content be seen from the outside. The container can be produced with satisfactory molding properties at low cost.