Thanks Kat & Morella. I have (accidently) cracked a pearl while in the process of trying to remove a pin (I get teary-eyed just thinking about it) so it's really good to have other methods to try.
MSC, you've made a creative pendant of those tiny natural pearls. Well done!
BW, looking good as alwasy
Red, glad you're feeling better. I like the colors in your scarf combined with your Tahitians.