Wow, I wonder what the dark secret is... I purchased a lucious three piece set of enormous pink Ikecho pearls from Ari at A&Z pearls at AGTA Tucson. Do I need to worry about something ominous inside?

Also, after drilling all the way through a golden SS by accident, the guy who half-drills my pearls for me won't even consider drilling the Ikecho pearls. He's right. He wouldn't want to replace them. I've looked at drilling machines and they look like these pearls won't fit in the collet. I could get a mini drill press from Micro-Mark, but I would probably ruin them. Maybe I should drive up to LA and ask Ari to drill them? Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,
Blaire