Examples of Gems we have Drilled

We can drill pretty much all types of gemstone materials except for diamonds.

Before drilling a gem, we examine it to see if there are cracks or other issues which will cause a problem during drilling and we discuss those issues with you prior to drilling your gems.

The smallest holes we can drill are 1 mm.

If you need holes drilled which are smaller than 1 mm, see our section on Ultrasonic drilling.

See examples below of gemstones we have Drilled

Photo shows a gold ring with a black Jade set in the middle with a large how which we drilled for a diamond which is set in a tube.

We drilled this Black Jade to fit the Diamond in the gold tube . . .

Photo of a ring with a rectangle black Onyx with 2 small holes drilled in it.

We drilled 2 holes in this Black Onyx for a plate to be mounted
on top . . .

Photo of a long Turquoise cabochon with a marquise shaped hole drilled in it.

I drilled a marquise hole in this Turquoise cabochon . . .

Photo of a ring broken round black Onyx with a large hole in the middle.

They needed us to make a new Black Onyx with a large hole

Photo of a red synthetic Ruby with a hole drilled in the center.

They needed us to drill a hole in this faceted synthetic Ruby

Photo of 2 tiny Geodes which we have drilled small holes in the top of each one.

We drilled these tiny geodes to be used for earrings

Photo of 2 small watermelon Tourmaline which we drilled small holes in the top.

We drilled these watermelon Tourmaline to be used for earrings

A round blakc onyx with a diamond in the middle

We drilled out a glass stopper which was 'stuck' in this bottle

Denton Anderson,
Gemologist & Gem Cutter
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Graduate Gemologist, GIA, GG
Over 20 years of experience.

Faceting services
- Our Faceting service
- Re-polishing Crowns
- Cut Unique Shapes to Fit mounting
- Closing Windows on Gems
- Faceting from Rough
- Cutting to Match
- Repairing faceted Gems
- Re-cutting faceted Gems
- Faceting Tiny Gems
- Faceting Large Gems
Cabochon service
- Our Cabochon service
- Cutting cabochons from Rough
- Cutting Cabs to Match
- Re-polishing Cabochons
- Repairing Cabochons
- Faceted cabochons
- Stars and Cat's Eyes
- Cabochons with Holes
- Unique Shapes of Cabs
- Cutting Tiny Cabochons
- Cutting Large Cabochons
Inlaying service
- Our Inlaying Service
- Simple Inlays
- Complex Inlays
- Composite Inlays
- 360° Inlays
- Opal Inlays
- Carved Inlays
- Inlays with Holes
- Faceted Inlays
- Repair or Replacement of Inlays
Repairing and Re-polishing
- Repairing and Re-polishing
- Repairing Faceted Gemstones
- Re-polishing Crowns of Gemstones
- Re-polish Table in Ring
- Closing Windows on Gems
- Repair Fantasy cuts and Munsteiners
- Repair of Cabochons
- Re-polishing of Cabochons
- Re-polish Cab in Ring
- Repair of Inlays
- Repair of Opal Inlays
- Repair of Gemstone Carvings
- Restorations
Polish top of Gem while in Ring
- Polishing gems in the mounting
- Re-polish Table in Ring
- Re-polish Cab in Ring
- Re-polish Inlays in Ring
Special Cuts for Jewelry Designers
- About Cuts for Designers
Carving Gemstones
- About Gem Carving
- Carving to match Diagram or Wax model
- Carving to match broken Sample
- Carved Inlays
- Misc. Carvings we have done
- Repair of Gemstone Carvings
Drilling gemstones
Restorations of Antique items made from gem materials
- Restorations of Antique items made from gem materials
Laser Images on
gem materials
- Laser images on Onyx
Gemstone Watch Dials
- Gemstone Watch Dials
Non-Jewelry Projects
- Non-Jewelry gem projects
Gemstone Materials
- Gemstone Rough Materials
Make Your Refractometer Like New Again!
$Photo of a refractometer.$
- Hemicylinder Re-polishing Service