| Hi Caitlin,
I think it depends on the glue you are using. You wouldn't use as strong a glue for stabilizing an otherwise prong-set undrilled pearl in a ring mounting as you would for a drilled one to secure earring studs. If you restrict yourself to a little dab of Hypo Cement, your nacre will be safe and the pearl stays put. Going for Vigor or Crazy Glue would be a touch of overkill for stabilizing a prong set pearl but perfectly appropriate for earring studs on drilled pearls considering the mechanical stress the joint would have to withstand.
Zeide |