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I obtained the information of what type of drill bit for drilling Amethyst from another web site:

QUESTION: Thomas,
Thank you for your answer. I am attaching a picture of the cufflinks for you to see. I think drilling the hole is a great idea. I think I want them to hang vertically so I would have to put the hole in the middle of the short side. What do you think? Can I use a regular drill bit or do I have to use a special one to drill through the gold?

Answer
Cathy, these are lovely cuff links and will make really nice earrings. Having a photo to see makes a lot of difference on my end of the question...thanks for that.

You only need a standard drill bit made for drilling metal. Most home supply or hardware stores will have small ones. The trick is to use a small bit and leave enough metal around the hole for wear-ability. It is best if you have a starting place so the bit will not wander when started and make marks on the surface. I believe a light tap with a small nail will make a starting place. Have the metal on a flat solid surface when you tap with the nail so there in no deformation to the metal, only a small recess for starting the drill bit.


See the following link:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Jewelry-Gems-Minerals-689/2011/1/converting-cufflinks-earrings-1.htm#b

Personally I would be a little reluctant to mix water with electricity. Yet when I did the research the web sites I visited offered the same advice.

As for Mom's question yes it is possible to drill through glass. See the following Link:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Drilling-Glass/

Hey Rengard...what about drilling through glass or is that even possible?