| Does anybody know how to cut a crosssection of a pearl? I know it's heresy here, but I am a woodworker and the longer I read and learn, the more I want to incorporate pearls into a woodworking design. Obviously I'm talking freshwater, as a ppb would be useless for this purpose. I want to use a slice of pearl, marquetry style, to resemble colored bubbles in a new piece depicting ocean life.
Given that heat destroys pearls,
given that force shatters them,
Is there some kind of jewelers tool that can cut slowly and safely?
I don't want to use a full round as it will eventually just fall out. Plus, it looks amateurish.
Thanks,
barbie |