My Aunt Julie had some pearls kicking around (no big deal), and upon seeing my Small Bud Earrings, she decided to have me turn her pearls into these.
So I ground them smooth on the top and drilled them, and tried not to have a panic attack while doing it. I then finished the 14k Gold buds, balled up some wire, and strung them to the ear wire.
I think they turned out just lovely!