Pearl Drilling Services

Pearls sitting in your safe, undrilled? Don't have the tools — or don't feel confident drilling your own pearls? Send them to us. We drill Tahitian and South Sea pearls daily and handle every stone with the care it deserves. We offer full drill and half drill options across a range of bit sizes to suit your setting needs. Whether you're mounting a single collector piece or prepping a lot for production, we've got you covered. Full drill 0.9–1.5 mm — standard stringing Full drill 1.5–2.2 mm — heavier gauge wire, peg settings, leather work Half drill 1 mm / pair — stud and post settings Not sure which size you need? Reach out before sending — we're happy to advise. Sending us your own pearls? A flat $25 handling fee applies to all outside pearls, in addition to the per-pearl drilling rate. Add the handling fee variant to your order when submitting. Processing and return shipping typically 5–7 business days after receipt. Contact us to arrange sending your pearls. — N.B. Black Market Pearls LLC cannot be held responsible for pearls not purchased through our store. Pearls with thin or low-quality nacre layers are at risk of cracking or damage during the drilling process. By submitting pearls for drilling, the customer acknowledges and accepts this risk. We recommend contacting us prior to sending any pearl of uncertain origin or quality.