[Jewelry making - Article 00303] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Diamond beads

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hi Dave

>     The other nasty thing about them is the holes don't go straight
>     through the bead. If I had to guess, I'd say the holes are probably
>     made with a laser. They probably use 2 lasers one from each side &
>     so as not to zap one laser with the other they drill the holes at
>     an angle. Based on my experience, I'd say the stones would have to
>     be individually knotted on each side of the stone tightly. If not
>     knotted they'd wear through what ever they were strung on quickly. 

    I have known that the holes in beads are not straight through, but I
    never knew exactly why. Your explanation seems to be very logical.
    Now, I am picturing that the holes (being made on an angle from
    opposing sides) would form somewhat of a "v" shape inside the bead
    where the 2 holes meet in the middle. Is this correct? If it is, I
    would think that a diamond briolette would not be usable at all as it
    will always break whatever it is strung on (even if it is wire). What
    do you think? I have seen a lot of nice looking necklaces with
    diamond briolettes at the center. Are they all going to fall apart? 

    In the second part of your post, you talk about knotting
    individually on each side of the stone. I'm not sure what this means
    though. Would knots relieve the pressure on the stringing material
    where it meets in the middle of the bead? 

Thanks
Kim Starbard
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