We drilled these Watermelon Tourmaline slabs

Jewelers sometimes need matching slabs of Watermelon Tourmaline drilled to make earrings.

A matched pair of Watermelon Tourmaline which have a small drill hole near the top of each

Drilling Watermelon Tourmaline slabs

We have the small drill bits which are ideal for drilling Watermelon Tourmaline slabs or any type of small slabs of gemstone materials.

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We have done hundreds of these over the years.

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

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