I started cutting opal when I was 17, that means I've been cutting off and on for 51 years, and YOU just taught me something new about opal. I've never seen or even knew of bubble opal. Thanks so much for the lesson.
Even though Australian is more expensive and Lighting Ridge black opal is the most beautiful (imo), I absolutely love Ethiopian Welo opal. It’s much more affordable and has large easier to cut color bars. (It also goes great with your purple satin dress).
I've still got a golf ball sized black & white Opal (it's about half of each) that I found while digging in the Royal Peacock mine a few years back, and to this day it's still a wet specimen that lives in a jar. I wish I could get it stabilized though; even in awful light the entire thing's full of vibrant green, red and orange colours!
Hold on a minute. It doesn’t seem fair to lump the opals from Spencer, Idaho in with the opals from Virgin Valley, Nevada. From what I’ve seen online so far, the opals from Spencer, Idaho are NOT prone to cracking or crazing. Those opals seem to be the most stable opals out there.
I sir agree with you; the treated matrix opal is the most beautiful in my opinion. The problem with obtaining it for a rookie is in my opinion is hard to do. Disappointed 25 to go.
Wello opal also get translucent with water (they get their color back once dry) with transpiration you can have a stone that lose its shininess. But since they are cheap it is nice to get some if you are inspired by this channel and wants to start to cut stuff on the cheap :D Pulitzer opal you had a bad influence on me, now it is something I'd like to try to do :/
Welo Opal is also "Hydrophane" (or Hydrophanic). This means it will readily absorb water and other fluids... including perfumes, moisturizer and sunscreen (which contains zinc oxides with penetrative oils). You shouldn't wear Welo Opal in the rain, you shouldn't wear it if you sweat a lot, and you may not want to risk wearing it in humid locations. When wet, it loses its color and this color may not return when the opal "dries out". Drop a Welo Opal into a glass of water and within an hour it will become almost completely transparent. Allow it to dry out and the opal will likely exhibit less color and more of a yellow hue. Whilst it may look attractive when first cut, it's unlike Australian opal which is considered stable. People selling Welo Opal claim it's more impact resistant (because it contains so much fluid that it flexes when it bounces, instead of cracking). With an unlimited supply of Welo opal on the market (due to the massive deposit), I don't see why it's considered valuable at all due to the Hydrophanic properties alone. It's like selling a puppy with a 7 day lifespan. The open molecular links of silicon dioxide inside a Welo opal means that immersing Welo Opal in an ultrasonic tank (for cleaning jewellery) may likely cause it to crumble and fall apart more easily than stable opal with a lower moisture content. Not that you should put opals, pearls or emeralds into Ultrasonic cleaners. Had a chance to buy a really nice looking Welo Opal in 2019 but changed my mind when I found out what it was.
Yeah, a huge misconception is after absorbing water the color comes back less vibrant. It always come back as bright as before unless it absorbs a colored liquid. Water doesn’t hurt it at all.
I bought my mom about 10 ct welo opal ring three years ago. Since then she's been wearing it always even when she takes a shower. And I saw it a couple weeks ago and I couldn't tell any change at all. It was still beautiful.
As much as I enjoyed the video on the top 10 and the info provided, I think the outtakes were the best, looking forward to new videos and watching the prior videos. I love rocks, period. Opal is one of my favorites along with quartzes as they both come in a myriad of looks and types. Diamonds can make great accents but there is nothing like a stone with character🌷
Western Australia Fire Opal in my eyes better than most, I have what you call Opal Fever, I do own lots of pieces, but never sell, even if I was down to my last 5 cents, But I own only Australian Opal, Cheers all, but I'm a one-eyed Opal hunter, keep these videos coming.
I have found some really nice Black opal from Northern Ca with small spots of play of color. I pulled a boulder opal from a creek 110lbs. Been working nice pieces for some years know
What a great informative video this is. I really liked how you showcased the different regions and origins of opal. To me, that's more interesting than the relative pricing of the opals as it showcases a lot of different opals that are not so much known. I'm a big enthusiast and collector for these stones, and a lot of these stones I had never heard of (specifically the list of all the ones at the end). It would be cool to see a video showcasing some of the niche opals you had mentioned at the end. I'm very interested in seeing some of these as gem/collector specimens and how they compare to the mainstream Australian/Mexican/Ethiopian Opals we see in the market. As for the price disparity between High Grade Ethiopian and Australian Crystal/Semi Crystal, I will say that the durability of the Ethiopian Opal is something that shouldn't be disregarded. I had an Ethiopian Opal stone that got ruined because I was misinformed in its upkeep when I first started purchasing. With Ethiopian being more prone to absorption of moisture and liquids, I'd hypothesize that the durability has some factor in the pricing difference between the two opals. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe you had mentioned that Ethiopian Opals absorb moisture, while Australian Opals don't.
@@PulitzerOpal all great information for me. I have both Ethiopian and Australian jewelry pieces in my collection, and I have not been able to really find a distinct answer like this post that tells me much about rhe difference between the two opals. Thank you for the elaborate explanation on the differences of the two opals.
@@PulitzerOpal Ouch. Is Ethiopian jewelry sold by reputable jewelers usually treated to prevent the water/body oil exchange from occuring, as long as you don't go swimming excetra with the jewelry on?🌷
I have a question for you, how do you feel about the glass blowers using precious opal or crushed opal in there heady glass rigs? Not jewelry but I would classify it as art
Do you set your opals in gold/platinum and use diamonds ? It is hard to tell in your photos (and on a small phone screen) ... or is it just costume jewellery using plate/non-precious metals and semi-precious stones ?
@@PulitzerOpal My pleasure dp! If ever you need anything from Québec you know who to ask! 😉 Oh and the soap is usable already! It's just even better older. Stay safe to you and your wife 🤗
Hey Don, can you do a video on cutting opal with a micro thin color bar. I have a large parcel of Mintabie seam with super thin color bar. It was mined in 1972. Thanks very much. Hope to hear from you.
Hey Mr P, hope all is well with you. I have been in the hospital. I have been looking for you next video. I enjoy them alot. Thank you for everything. Dave.
you crack me up. glad I found you again on TH-cam. can you do a vid about the difference between hjelly opal and crystal opal. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE SAME!!!!
Educational and entertaining as always. I think of all the 1thru 10, I like 10. Get to play with chemicals and cheaper so if a person had just read a few books and spent money on Opal and a brand new pixie And started cutting away he not ruined all the good Opal.
Stone take time to become a nice stone.. same like Damon in Malaysia they call at arang Batu take time become a experience Damon's, the human generation when become a Damon.. they'll mudder to get.
Amazing. Came upon this video, and noticed that I hadn't yet subscribed to your channel, although I've been watching your videos (off and on) for well over a year, now. So, I took care of that. Then, when you made the comment about the length of video (btw..thanks for giving a breather on the PewDiePie comment before you did..pure comedic gold), I noticed that you posted it on my birthday, Oct. 2. And as I'm sure you know, OPAL is my birthstone. My mother bought me an opal ring for my 16th birthday, and I fell in love with them, then. I love your videos for the educational aspect and your humor makes it entertaining, as well. Please, keep up the good work. **whispers as I sign off.."I still can't believe that I hadn't already subscribed a long time ago. How did I miss that?"**
@@PulitzerOpal Thank you, and coincidentally funny.. My adult son got me into watching him too. "Batteries..when the feeling's gone and you can't go on.." "I hate barrels.". LOL Happy to be aboard.
I friggin love your humour. 😂 Also love your top 10 it’s so accurate. 👌🏽 You should go have a donut after that awesome video as a reward. Share it with Shiela. That opal expert was suss as. 🤨🤣 Stay well my opalneer friend. 👍🏽
Pulitzer Opal I love it when you cut some nice opal too. But it’s nice to hear from you. Your videos always cheer us up & we could use some cheering up here in Melbourne. Mmmmm cheesecake bacon donut 🤤
I like how you describe the Ethiopian Welo as being a "bottomless pit" so many people think gemstones are super rare and thus valuable, in reality there's shit tons of it, it's just hard getting it out of the earth and transforming it from a piece of rock to a gem. A former CEO for the DeBeers corporation is quoted saying "Diamonds are intrinsically worthless"
why are you on a video about opals trash talking diamonds? you are so inadequate because you can't afford a diamond. You use debeers parasites as a reference? you dont know what the guy's motive is. Funny when debeer said diamond rings should be 3 months salary, you incels threw a fit. NOW you agree with some no name who is just mad and inadequate? Diamonds are not worthless. Gem quality diamonds (meaning they are nice and sparkly and pretty) are rare and valuable. Diamonds were formed billions of years ago and are extremely rare because so few are able to survive the difficult journey from the pits of the earth to reach the earth’s surface. From the diamonds that are being mined today, only about 50 percent are thought to be high enough quality to be sold on the diamond market. The majority of diamonds mined are an ugly color, or so included that they’d stand no chance to adorn a finger. These are called “industrial grade”, meaning they usually end up being ground up into diamond dust and used in tools and manufacturing. The value of a diamond goes all the way back to the time when these beautiful stones were first found. Until the 15th century, kings were the only ones allowed to wear diamonds as it was considered to be a symbol of strength and courage. Those who wore diamonds where thought to be invincible. Over the years the diamond has become better known as the ultimate gift of love. Since its discovery diamonds have always been coupled with the thoughts of romance and legend. The word diamond originates from a Greek word which means unconquerable
Lot of hostility there, sounds almost like a rich bitch trust fund baby who never had to work a day in their lives yet thinks they are better then everyone else. Let me tell you something kiddo, you're just as intrinsically worthless as diamonds, and probably before very long you will learn the lesson that money cannot be eaten, when society implodes on itself you'll be on equal footing as most everyone else, and far behind those who can live without a shopping mall
Thanks for the quick tutorial on the different types of opal😁😁 I received my Jasper book and love it!!! Really nice lay out!! (Even my husband likes it!!) 👍👍👀
Watched every minute before going to comments. Glad I did. Can’t wait to see next video. Or, maybe I can. Lol Enjoyed the lesson very much. All those beautiful opals. More in love than ever. Who was that hottie in the Pulitzer T-shirt? I would buy that merch. ❤️
I notice most seem to be largely white in colour. Mine is a beautiful sky blue, closest to the no.2 in your list but a paler sky blue in colour with a hint of green. It is set in a pendant (the matching ring was stolen in a burglary) and dates back to the Victorian era. If anyone has any idea where it might have come from I would be interested in knowing. They were bought in a secondhand jewellery shop back in the 1950s and remodeled into a engagement ring and pendant for my mum. Beautiful colour and one I have never seen in a modern jewellers.
Ditto too! 🤗. I never get tired of listening to this guy. Now if yt would stop censoring me i would get all my notifications so i could watch/listen to him. They r such jerks.
I'm here because I just purchased an Australian opal I didn't know it was an Australian Opal .. it was just love at first sight .. I spent around $500 for this ring and when I say everyone that lay eyes on it .. say I love your ring it's so beautiful ... I guess I have great taste
I learned something about opals this morning, had a laugh (a lot actually) viewed excellent video shots and editing 😃 got my sub and am looking forward to more “learning”
ive been collecting since the 2008 find of Ethiopians : ) i now have black opal wello ethiopian some rough some cut..i just love any opals and yes im hooked lol thanks for sharing this loved them all : )
Informative and hilarious, as usual. Thanks! I love opals (my birthstone) and someday I'm gonna get some black opal if I have to rob a bank to get it! Though I can't run very fast with my walker lol
I spent all my holidays as a kid at the Ridge playing in and around the mines, got lost out the back of grawin (kinda like an outer suburb but not). So I love my opals I'm wearing the first opal ring I brought, my mum's fire opal pendant, blue green earings and the beautiful big flashy red pendant all Lightning Ridge blacks, a white from Cooper peadee and a white from somewhere in the US I think. Yep love my opals and like to know where they are coming from.
I started cutting opal when I was 17, that means I've been cutting off and on for 51 years, and YOU just taught me something new about opal. I've never seen or even knew of bubble opal. Thanks so much for the lesson.
He is fairly imaginative. You did thear him tell us about his opinions? 😄😄😄😄
Considering you said crystal opal is something collectors would kill for, I'm just glad mine on my rings is so small you can hardly notice it.
0pals are my favorite gem, although I love the sparkle of a diamond, opal with its multitude of colors beats it hands down!
Even though Australian is more expensive and Lighting Ridge black opal is the most beautiful (imo), I absolutely love Ethiopian Welo opal. It’s much more affordable and has large easier to cut color bars. (It also goes great with your purple satin dress).
Thank you very much for the great video !!!
I'm obsessed with black opal...the brighter the better!!!
Love you. Your ace! Thanks for teaching and sharing all your knowledge. I watched to the end . Elle
I've still got a golf ball sized black & white Opal (it's about half of each) that I found while digging in the Royal Peacock mine a few years back, and to this day it's still a wet specimen that lives in a jar. I wish I could get it stabilized though; even in awful light the entire thing's full of vibrant green, red and orange colours!
first time seeing these opals...they are so sweet to look at ...eye candy...neon colors...amazing...
Hold on a minute. It doesn’t seem fair to lump the opals from Spencer, Idaho in with the opals from Virgin Valley, Nevada. From what I’ve seen online so far, the opals from Spencer, Idaho are NOT prone to cracking or crazing. Those opals seem to be the most stable opals out there.
Wow I never knew opal was so expensive. It's one of my favorite. Thanks for your videos. They bring me joy.
And informative! Such fun, Wheeee!
Very good job, I like Cantera.
Love your sense of humour..... keep up the videos.
Still one of the funniest people I watch! Truly appreciated during these times!
@@PulitzerOpal I have to disagree! A+ for putting a smile on our faces over here once again! :)
I sir agree with you; the treated matrix opal is the most beautiful in my opinion. The problem with obtaining it for a rookie is in my opinion is hard to do. Disappointed 25 to go.
Wello opal also get translucent with water (they get their color back once dry) with transpiration you can have a stone that lose its shininess. But since they are cheap it is nice to get some if you are inspired by this channel and wants to start to cut stuff on the cheap :D Pulitzer opal you had a bad influence on me, now it is something I'd like to try to do :/
“F@$k cutie pie” lmao 😂🤣😂🤣 this is one of my favorite channels!
Welo Opal is also "Hydrophane" (or Hydrophanic). This means it will readily absorb water and other fluids... including perfumes, moisturizer and sunscreen (which contains zinc oxides with penetrative oils). You shouldn't wear Welo Opal in the rain, you shouldn't wear it if you sweat a lot, and you may not want to risk wearing it in humid locations. When wet, it loses its color and this color may not return when the opal "dries out". Drop a Welo Opal into a glass of water and within an hour it will become almost completely transparent. Allow it to dry out and the opal will likely exhibit less color and more of a yellow hue. Whilst it may look attractive when first cut, it's unlike Australian opal which is considered stable. People selling Welo Opal claim it's more impact resistant (because it contains so much fluid that it flexes when it bounces, instead of cracking). With an unlimited supply of Welo opal on the market (due to the massive deposit), I don't see why it's considered valuable at all due to the Hydrophanic properties alone. It's like selling a puppy with a 7 day lifespan. The open molecular links of silicon dioxide inside a Welo opal means that immersing Welo Opal in an ultrasonic tank (for cleaning jewellery) may likely cause it to crumble and fall apart more easily than stable opal with a lower moisture content. Not that you should put opals, pearls or emeralds into Ultrasonic cleaners. Had a chance to buy a really nice looking Welo Opal in 2019 but changed my mind when I found out what it was.
Yeah, a huge misconception is after absorbing water the color comes back less vibrant. It always come back as bright as before unless it absorbs a colored liquid. Water doesn’t hurt it at all.
I bought my mom about 10 ct welo opal ring three years ago. Since then she's been wearing it always even when she takes a shower. And I saw it a couple weeks ago and I couldn't tell any change at all. It was still beautiful.
It’s nice to have some pieces for my personal collection though, other than that I agree! ☝️
Another informative and entertaining vid my good man. You and sheila are doing a fine job of not confusing me. See you in the next one my good man.
As an Opalholic, I thoroughly enjoyed your information and humor! Thank you.
That honeycomb Ethiopian opal looks amazing
Opals are such beautiful stones! I love your videos!
As much as I enjoyed the video on the top 10 and the info provided, I think the outtakes were the best, looking forward to new videos and watching the prior videos. I love rocks, period. Opal is one of my favorites along with quartzes as they both come in a myriad of looks and types. Diamonds can make great accents but there is nothing like a stone with character🌷
Western Australia Fire Opal in my eyes better than most, I have what you call Opal Fever, I do own lots of pieces, but never sell, even if I was down to my last 5 cents, But I own only Australian Opal, Cheers all, but I'm a one-eyed Opal hunter, keep these videos coming.
"Tongue Kiss A Porcupine"?!?🤣 I love this channel almost as much as I love opals!!
Why is it that I saw that too??? Oh, and #%@k on a ferris wheel.....
just amazing that such beauty comes out of the ground. i feel my fav is still jelly opal. but that boulder opal..ooh la la!
@@PulitzerOpal OOH I anxiously await.
I have found some really nice Black opal from Northern Ca with small spots of play of color. I pulled a boulder opal from a creek 110lbs. Been working nice pieces for some years know
This is very helpful. It sorts out the confusion! Thank you!
Yes I clicked away from what I was watching to click on this notification. It can be no other way. Already learning and enjoying this video! 💗
Now we will be on pins and needles for the next video...okay I already was. I’ll be patiently waiting for the video where you burp a koala.
Australian Boulder Opal: My future guitar pick 7:57
Would it really work? Not break easily!
Fire opal, they are spectacular. Candy apple red is my shade.
I subscribed when he said he wears his white open with his purple satin dress.
You wear yours with a purple dress?! ME TOO!!
Lol 💃🏾 was cracking up wen he said that.. he's hilarious 💞
Mexican fire precious opal is my personal favorite. Thanks for sharing a few pictures of the stuff.
Ethiopian opal is also volatile - subject to cracking, and absorbs water making it clear right?
It's always nice to go back and re-watch the great one!
Like your style of telling things ! 😁
Hands down Welo opal is the best bang for buck and extremely beautiful to boot 😎 As always thank you for the informative video 🔥👍
Well is soft and soaks up moister that turns it colourless until it dries out again.
Good to see you upload a vid! Been wondering where you were.
Worth the wait. Very good video.
What a great informative video this is. I really liked how you showcased the different regions and origins of opal. To me, that's more interesting than the relative pricing of the opals as it showcases a lot of different opals that are not so much known. I'm a big enthusiast and collector for these stones, and a lot of these stones I had never heard of (specifically the list of all the ones at the end). It would be cool to see a video showcasing some of the niche opals you had mentioned at the end. I'm very interested in seeing some of these as gem/collector specimens and how they compare to the mainstream Australian/Mexican/Ethiopian Opals we see in the market.
As for the price disparity between High Grade Ethiopian and Australian Crystal/Semi Crystal, I will say that the durability of the Ethiopian Opal is something that shouldn't be disregarded. I had an Ethiopian Opal stone that got ruined because I was misinformed in its upkeep when I first started purchasing. With Ethiopian being more prone to absorption of moisture and liquids, I'd hypothesize that the durability has some factor in the pricing difference between the two opals. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe you had mentioned that Ethiopian Opals absorb moisture, while Australian Opals don't.
@@PulitzerOpal all great information for me. I have both Ethiopian and Australian jewelry pieces in my collection, and I have not been able to really find a distinct answer like this post that tells me much about rhe difference between the two opals. Thank you for the elaborate explanation on the differences of the two opals.
@@PulitzerOpal Ouch. Is Ethiopian jewelry sold by reputable jewelers usually treated to prevent the water/body oil exchange from occuring, as long as you don't go swimming excetra with the jewelry on?🌷
I have a question for you, how do you feel about the glass blowers using precious opal or crushed opal in there heady glass rigs? Not jewelry but I would classify it as art
My favorites are Australian black, and Christal. 🤩
Do you set your opals in gold/platinum and use diamonds ? It is hard to tell in your photos (and on a small phone screen) ... or is it just costume jewellery using plate/non-precious metals and semi-precious stones ?
Yayyyy amazing informative and funny video again!! 😁🙌🙌
@@PulitzerOpal My pleasure dp! If ever you need anything from Québec you know who to ask! 😉 Oh and the soap is usable already! It's just even better older. Stay safe to you and your wife 🤗
Hey Don, can you do a video on cutting opal with a micro thin color bar. I have a large parcel of Mintabie seam with super thin color bar. It was mined in 1972. Thanks very much. Hope to hear from you.
Thank you very much Don. I'll go back and watch them.
Hey Mr P, hope all is well with you. I have been in the hospital. I have been looking for you next video. I enjoy them alot. Thank you for everything. Dave.
you crack me up. glad I found you again on TH-cam. can you do a vid about the difference between hjelly opal and crystal opal. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE SAME!!!!
Educational and entertaining as always. I think of all the 1thru 10, I like 10. Get to play with chemicals and cheaper so if a person had just read a few books and spent money on Opal and a brand new pixie
And started cutting away he not ruined all the good Opal.
I love Boulder and Black opal. Thanks for the education.
Alway love your humor!! and the list at the end the Ferris wheel cracked me up.
Lightning Ridge opal is the best you rock man love from Australia
Killed me at "F***ing PewDiePie" 😂
Don M I know right 🤣
Saaaaaaaaame!!
Omg me too 😂
Time stamp?
He horded all the Opal
Always funny! Always informative! Always enjoyable to watch! Well done!! I think I'll "goish" now ! LOL,best wishes from Australia!!👍
This video is soo damn good. Not only does it show all the nice stones but there is also a nice explaination at the end!
Stone take time to become a nice stone.. same like Damon in Malaysia they call at arang Batu take time become a experience Damon's, the human generation when become a Damon.. they'll mudder to get.
@@PulitzerOpal shk hand and koozi ..when you turn to house.ask u mom what's koozi..
Amazing. Came upon this video, and noticed that I hadn't yet subscribed to your channel, although I've been watching your videos (off and on) for well over a year, now. So, I took care of that. Then, when you made the comment about the length of video (btw..thanks for giving a breather on the PewDiePie comment before you did..pure comedic gold), I noticed that you posted it on my birthday, Oct. 2. And as I'm sure you know, OPAL is my birthstone. My mother bought me an opal ring for my 16th birthday, and I fell in love with them, then. I love your videos for the educational aspect and your humor makes it entertaining, as well. Please, keep up the good work. **whispers as I sign off.."I still can't believe that I hadn't already subscribed a long time ago. How did I miss that?"**
@@PulitzerOpal Thank you, and coincidentally funny.. My adult son got me into watching him too. "Batteries..when the feeling's gone and you can't go on.." "I hate barrels.". LOL Happy to be aboard.
Thanks for the explanations!
I friggin love your humour. 😂
Also love your top 10 it’s so accurate. 👌🏽
You should go have a donut after that awesome video as a reward. Share it with Shiela.
That opal expert was suss as. 🤨🤣
Stay well my opalneer friend. 👍🏽
Pulitzer Opal I love it when you cut some nice opal too. But it’s nice to hear from you. Your videos always cheer us up & we could use some cheering up here in Melbourne.
Mmmmm cheesecake bacon donut 🤤
I liked your video on opals and I learned quite a bit. Had a few laughs too! I look forward to your next video, thanks!
I have clear quartz with rainbow inside. What is it? What do I do with it? I can't find anything on Google.
This channel is my Opel. Killer. Words are what is spoken here. 👏 👏 ✌️🇨🇦
I like how you describe the Ethiopian Welo as being a "bottomless pit" so many people think gemstones are super rare and thus valuable, in reality there's shit tons of it, it's just hard getting it out of the earth and transforming it from a piece of rock to a gem. A former CEO for the DeBeers corporation is quoted saying "Diamonds are intrinsically worthless"
why are you on a video about opals trash talking diamonds? you are so inadequate because you can't afford a diamond. You use debeers parasites as a reference? you dont know what the guy's motive is. Funny when debeer said diamond rings should be 3 months salary, you incels threw a fit. NOW you agree with some no name who is just mad and inadequate? Diamonds are not worthless. Gem quality diamonds (meaning they are nice and sparkly and pretty) are rare and valuable. Diamonds were formed billions of years ago and are extremely rare because so few are able to survive the difficult journey from the pits of the earth to reach the earth’s surface. From the diamonds that are being mined today, only about 50 percent are thought to be high enough quality to be sold on the diamond market. The majority of diamonds mined are an ugly color, or so included that they’d stand no chance to adorn a finger. These are called “industrial grade”, meaning they usually end up being ground up into diamond dust and used in tools and manufacturing. The value of a diamond goes all the way back to the time when these beautiful stones were first found. Until the 15th century, kings were the only ones allowed to wear diamonds as it was considered to be a symbol of strength and courage. Those who wore diamonds where thought to be invincible.
Over the years the diamond has become better known as the ultimate gift of love. Since its discovery diamonds have always been coupled with the thoughts of romance and legend. The word diamond originates from a Greek word which means unconquerable
Lot of hostility there, sounds almost like a rich bitch trust fund baby who never had to work a day in their lives yet thinks they are better then everyone else. Let me tell you something kiddo, you're just as intrinsically worthless as diamonds, and probably before very long you will learn the lesson that money cannot be eaten, when society implodes on itself you'll be on equal footing as most everyone else, and far behind those who can live without a shopping mall
Thanks for the quick tutorial on the different types of opal😁😁 I received my Jasper book and love it!!! Really nice lay out!! (Even my husband likes it!!) 👍👍👀
I have read about, and seen quite a few videos of opals, but this is the best and most educational presentation. Thank you!
@@PulitzerOpal You are welcome! Now please tell me where the best place to by opals is? I am a jewelry designer. Thanks!
Listening to the prices and recalling all your video's. I've come to the conclusion you sir Pulitzer are LOADED.
good video mate ;)
Your humor just got another subscriber! Love learning about this gemstone!!
Thanks for the education. You and your purple gown never fail to entertain while squishing knowledge into my head.
If this video were opal, it would be Lightning Ridge black opal with flash and fire. Great job!
Another funny , informative video, love your utube list,, world domination made me spit my coffee out 😂😂
Thanks for the knowledge
You made my day lol keep up the great work!!!
so funny!!! great video, I learned a lot!
Watched every minute before going to comments. Glad I did. Can’t wait to see next video. Or, maybe I can. Lol Enjoyed the lesson very much. All those beautiful opals. More in love than ever. Who was that hottie in the Pulitzer T-shirt? I would buy that merch. ❤️
Haha I enjoyed this video very much! Thanks!
Hey guy, love the videos. How do I connect with you for purchases etc
Always a pleasure, hope you're well!
I notice most seem to be largely white in colour. Mine is a beautiful sky blue, closest to the no.2 in your list but a paler sky blue in colour with a hint of green. It is set in a pendant (the matching ring was stolen in a burglary) and dates back to the Victorian era. If anyone has any idea where it might have come from I would be interested in knowing. They were bought in a secondhand jewellery shop back in the 1950s and remodeled into a engagement ring and pendant for my mum. Beautiful colour and one I have never seen in a modern jewellers.
You rock explaining a broad complex that is opal! Thank you !!
Thank you for the kind words! I'm here to make opal knowledge accessible and entertaining. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more opal insights!
Thanks for another great video! I want a 3hr video going through the 35 varieties please!
Ditto too! 🤗. I never get tired of listening to this guy. Now if yt would stop censoring me i would get all my notifications so i could watch/listen to him. They r such jerks.
@@PulitzerOpal It's your own fault! You've created a legion of Opalholics!
@@PulitzerOpal well, i do. Its so very interesting! Plus Shiela is funny! 😘😂🤪😃😗
@@PulitzerOpal , P.S., pictures r ok too. 😋
Love your sense of humor.....! you made my day... :)
Awsome video as always. And yes i stayed to the very last second
I'm here because I just purchased an Australian opal I didn't know it was an Australian Opal .. it was just love at first sight .. I spent around $500 for this ring and when I say everyone that lay eyes on it .. say I love your ring it's so beautiful ... I guess I have great taste
I guess that you do have great taste. You have inspired me!
Omg!!! I've been wondering where you have been!! Anyway I'll watch this when I get home 😘
@@PulitzerOpal Well. You know me. I like to be as close to being first possible lol!
Also loved the video. This was a very to watch.
good sense of humor and knowledge
I learned something about opals this morning, had a laugh (a lot actually) viewed excellent video shots and editing 😃 got my sub and am looking forward to more “learning”
I mean the opals are nice but wow! you look stunning in that purple dress!
One of the first videos I saw from you, and I can't stop laughing about it, and learning of course.
ive been collecting since the 2008 find of Ethiopians : ) i now have black opal wello ethiopian some rough some cut..i just love any opals and yes im hooked lol thanks for sharing this loved them all : )
Also thank you my friend for your recommendation for the arrowhead! Mike was a great guy to work with can not wait to get my two pieces from him!
Another fantastic video. I didn't know some of these locations had opal. I hate how hard it is to find a place to purchase these different types!
I would bet that your a great lecturer. Thanks for another great video.
Thank You so much. I haven't laughed so hard since weeks and it means whole world to me. Stay safe and again, great job
Love opals and love that I found your videos. Never knew how opals are treated til your videos.
Informative and hilarious, as usual. Thanks! I love opals (my birthstone) and someday I'm gonna get some black opal if I have to rob a bank to get it! Though I can't run very fast with my walker lol
You made my side hurt laughing! Hahaaah
Love these videos❤❤❤
I hate that I found this page so late that I miss out the giveaways
@@PulitzerOpal thank you so much I will go watch it right now
I didn’t expect this to be a funny video 😅 ❤️
I spent all my holidays as a kid at the Ridge playing in and around the mines, got lost out the back of grawin (kinda like an outer suburb but not). So I love my opals I'm wearing the first opal ring I brought, my mum's fire opal pendant, blue green earings and the beautiful big flashy red pendant all Lightning Ridge blacks, a white from Cooper peadee and a white from somewhere in the US I think. Yep love my opals and like to know where they are coming from.
You got my kinda sense of humor.