Yes it is. If you drill them you then have to remove it and fix the internal cavity. This is why we have set them the way we did. This is another pair we made ….
I was involved at the very earliest stages with “Edison” pearls and have kept some of the first examples in my safe. They have all faded. I have said this on earlier discussions here on this site. I would be happy bring the samples to any of the international shows where we exhibit - Hong Kong...
Thirteen years ago I found the perfect pearl to make a golf tee. We set a diamond golf ball on top. Yesterday I finally finished my golf club. It’s all hand made in 18 carat gold.
Wendy is correct on this. I have kept some of the fine examples of these pearls from the first few years of production. I exhibited in shows in partnership with the main farmer. The older the pearl is, the more the colour fades.
The examples above are truly beautiful - now. The real question...