Do spheres have to be drilled for use in jewelry?

[SwordfishMining]

I liked Mamas. I still have a few treated turquoise nuggets to wire wrap from there. And the Lapidary supply downtown had one of the best selections of cut stones I've seen outside of shows. Unfortunately neither thought they needed any Virgin Valley Opal specimens or cut stones from us. I always wanted more strength in my wraps, so there is no hole the stone can be forced back out of accidentally. Those few wires also protect it from some impacts.

[jakesrocks]

Just did some checking. The Rock Shed still carries those spiral cages. http://www.therockshed.com/findings2.html Scroll down the page a short way.

[Brightlights]

Just saw these today... Floating glass locket pendants. For the smell needs. This one is stainless, but you get the idea.

http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Stainl ... 6670?Pos=1

[jakesrocks]

Since we're on the subject of spheres, I thought I'd throw this video in here which shows the process of making spheres. This 34 minute video was made by a friend on another forum.

http://andy321.proboards.com/thread/734 ... lTo=844852

[KKHK]

not necessarily. My guy set the sphere just a bit over the rim in order to hold it in place. Visually, you loose sight of just over 50% of it, but at least its not drilled.