it's loaded and added. I don't have a zoom on my ipod. I just click and download. I used jewelry wire when I made necklaces with them. i'm guessing but I think a beading needle should fit that fits in seed beads.
Yes. i got some in a fancy bead boutique in salado texas. i had never seen any so big. lol. i was tempted to list it as a ginormous fresh water pearl. lol.