Would it be a travesty to try to convert these thrifted cufflinks to earrings?

Found a beautiful pair of 1930s mother of pearl spring-action cufflinks. There's a couple of listings online of the same model. Would it be a crime against vintage to try opening them up and converting to earrings myself? The other option would be to admire and possibly resell intact.

u/crimesleuth_MA — 13 days ago
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Mature tree too close to house

No exposed root flare (presumably)

Stone wall around tree

u/crimesleuth_MA — 2 months ago