Synthetics can be a viable alternative, local ecosystems aren't torn to pieces by heavy equipment, there is no slave labor and they are much less expensive. As a jeweler and designer of 50 years I can honestly say that most lab grown gemstones easily pass for genuine. One way to tell is that the lab grown has no internal flaws. Specific gravity can be used as well to be certain in some cases. I've been advocating for lab grown since the Apartide. What the DeBeers did to the people and the land is despicable. In my humble opinion, mining of gemstones in general is bad karma. We have amazing technology now, why not use it? Thanks for the rant.
Great video and my beloved opal earrings are FAKE!!! They were sold to me as real and I had no idea. So I'm going to go cry and get myself some real opals after i educate myself a little better...
it just depends on what you can afford. Synthetic is fine as long as you, or the person selling it, is not trying to pass it off as real opal. I bet synthetic is probably a bit more durable as well, but I cannot say that with complete accuracy.
I just bought a wire-wrapped opal that's been polished but still has a bit of sand/rock on one side. It's mainly orange with lots of fire of green and yellow throughout. Would it be Mexican opal?
I think if someone wants an ecologically viable opal that is more resilient to everyday wear and tear the only way to go is with the man made opal. Natural opal is delicate and not recommended for everyday wear. I have both and a boulder opal ring and they are all lovely.
In my opinion the Ethiopian Opal is the prettiest of them all, and it IS the most durable. A drop test was conducted from 4 feet, and the Ethiopian opal is the only opal that did not crack.
Fake opal looks like it's almost made up of that clear stuff they use for molds... With holo flakes throughout it. Which is why it stays consistent with the pattern... Rather than. Almost like an Aurora Borealis... Flowing, almost like strokes from an artists paintbrush... Or the rivers flowing downstream... Thank you, man.
Can you recommend some websites that are verified and sell real natural opal rings? I’m trying to find a natural opal ring for my wedding. I don’t want to get screwed over and buy fake. Thank you? Do you sell rings by any chance?
Loving your videos! I'm curious where you get your rough opal from? Also I have noticed many sellers sell fakes and market them as real, it can definitley be frustrating finding an honest gem supplier lol.
Regarding how it becomes transparent when wet, I like how it looks a lot! Wonder if it could be infused with a very thin and clear resin for achieving the same effect but permanently. (kind of whst they call "wood stabilizing")... Or is there an alterative with such characteristics already?
Did you ever find out the answer if this is possible? I am new to the world of gemstones and jewelry and I'm a guy but I still want an epic magical Opal Ring. I know some kinds of Opal gets cloudy, and idk if it's permanent flaw or not. Some specific kind of opal can be temporarily "restored" by getting it wet. But other opal can only be restored by getting dry fully after accidentally getting wet. So I too wanted to make my own rings and cover them in resin so it "stays" but idk if it's possible. Something cool you can do though, is Clear Transparent resin Crafts. Raw opal is very cheap and polishing it and putting it in some resin marbles made at home is something I really want to do! Or paperweights. To make necklaces etc anything.
Ethiopian opals may not be as durable as other types, but they can be stunning and have many beautiful patterns. It seems to me that this person did not know much about the Ethiopian opals at the point he made the video.
Tbf, lab created/synthesized opals are real opals, just like lab created diamonds are real diamonds. Also, THAT Brazilian opal was higher quality than THAT Ethiopian opal, but there are some exquisitely stunning Ethiopian opals out there.
Do you let people know if their opal’s are fake or not? I would love to send you a picture of my pendant so you can tell me if it’s real or synthetic 😩
A good place to start is opal auctions!! Then, id start building relationships from instagram. Best to try to buy as close from the source as possible.
Question: if I purchase a rough Opal and it’s still in its original rock looking form, is there no doubt it’s real? Regardless of where it comes from? Or are there fake rock looking opals out there commonly sold
I've never seen or heard of a fake rock looking opal. That doesn't mean they don't exist though! Buy rough through good networks of people who can be held accountable! Only buy from people who accept returns!
What's the difference between lab created and natural. When talking diamonds, they are the same other than how they were created. Synthetic is actually fake compared to lab created. Input please. Would like to know the difference. Also truly fake fake opals and how to tell if glass. Plastic is obvious. I think I have fake glass opals, but my app says opal.
The black is always referring to the potch underneath the color. When the potch is black, the color pops a lot more by contrast! So black opal can be different colors.
Опал волшебный камень. Опал имеет такую же частоту вибраций как наше энергетическое тело. Если носить опал на себе постоянно, то скорость потери энергозаряда клетки приближается к нулю, а следовательно вы здоровы... Это единственный светоПроизводящий камень на планете... Носите его и будьте здоровы и счастливы
Merhaba ben öncelikle videosunu beğendim, cok tskr ederim, size bisey sormak istiyorum, bende orjinal siyah opal var ,satmayı düşünmüyorum koleksiyonda ,siyah opalin karat fiyatı hakkında bilgi alabilir miyim
Is that real wood underneath the opals? -- LOL! The colors in there aren't actual flakes of stuff, are they? Otherwise they wouldn't disappear and reappear. Howzit do that?
I like how your calling it not a real opal... when in fact it very much is a very real opal.. it's just man made. Just like diamonds... man made diamonds are still diamonds. Will still scratch everything known to man.. It's real though
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As a kid I saw a very large opal that made anything you had look like crap. All the other opals I have seen were on the screen. To be honest everything you posted seemed rather low end to me.
all the opal you showed SUCKS the lowest possible quality is what you have, welo opal is far better in pattern and color to brazilian opal and can match the finest Australian opal in every way, also the biggest bang for your buck is Welo complared to all other opals , all your examples really suck
Welo, Ethiopian opals are the worst. Screw up one time and wash your hands with Liquid Dial and your beautiful, white body opal turns yellow forever. I speak from experience.
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Synthetics can be a viable alternative, local ecosystems aren't torn to pieces by heavy equipment, there is no slave labor and they are much less expensive. As a jeweler and designer of 50 years I can honestly say that most lab grown gemstones easily pass for genuine. One way to tell is that the lab grown has no internal flaws. Specific gravity can be used as well to be certain in some cases. I've been advocating for lab grown since the Apartide. What the DeBeers did to the people and the land is despicable. In my humble opinion, mining of gemstones in general is bad karma. We have amazing technology now, why not use it? Thanks for the rant.
Solid rant!! Thank you :)
we will rip the earth a new orafice
Because digging a hole in the ground is somehow destroying the earth. Talk about "first world problems"
Leave my potatoes alone, don't dig up the earth, mentality
@@michaelpacnw2419 less carbon emission is released
i came here to figure out if my opal was fake or not but this video is like genuinely so funny i love it
I love how this has a adhd feel which kept me watching
I like both, though I love the depth of the real opal.
“Naturally by grace” hahaha
I personally dont mind synthetic opals just as long as it sold as that and not natural. Interesting video 2x👍
Still coming down on lsd, trippy editing caught me off guard thought I was melting
Glad you enjoyed in such a state!
Lmao this cracked me up thinking of what you went through :D I always melt on acid
In love with finding this comment section 🤣
Great video and my beloved opal earrings are FAKE!!! They were sold to me as real and I had no idea. So I'm going to go cry and get myself some real opals after i educate myself a little better...
Top tier video editing paired with the audio hahaha had me dead, and such an informative video as well.. love this
Thanks for the help, you’re editing is so funny, love it
it just depends on what you can afford. Synthetic is fine as long as you, or the person selling it, is not trying to pass it off as real opal.
I bet synthetic is probably a bit more durable as well, but I cannot say that with complete accuracy.
“ I’m not going to say anything” hahahahahahaha
I'm not talking now, Danny. I'm not talking. Be the opal, Danny.
Thanks you for the amazing work. Helps a lot to distinguish between the fake and original. Also male rings styles would be highly appreciated.
Brazilian opal looks a lot like Australian Coober Pedy white opal.
I should get me some of that Brazilian stuff.
It's pretty gorgeous man. Really really tough stuff due to some type of thermal process in its creation... takes a bit longer to grind down.
@@DaisyOpals I need to get some to play around with at some point.
I just bought a wire-wrapped opal that's been polished but still has a bit of sand/rock on one side. It's mainly orange with lots of fire of green and yellow throughout. Would it be Mexican opal?
I like your quirky editing style thanks for the vid
I think if someone wants an ecologically viable opal that is more resilient to everyday wear and tear the only way to go is with the man made opal. Natural opal is delicate and not recommended for everyday wear. I have both and a boulder opal ring and they are all lovely.
In untrained eye, they look exactly the same but once this video is over, you'll see a very large difference between them ❤
In my opinion the Ethiopian Opal is the prettiest of them all, and it IS the most durable. A drop test was conducted from 4 feet, and the Ethiopian opal is the only opal that did not crack.
We wishing one day can able to see your other videos about " Ruby stone" . Thanks
I have an Ethiopian opal and was told not to get it wet at all. Water will ruin it. It’s an opal from le vian.
I would definitely dry it off, but it shouldn't RUIN it to get it wet. And don't leave it in water.
Lab opal is still opal, synthetic opal is a mimic made of plastic or glass.
Fake opal looks like it's almost made up of that clear stuff they use for molds... With holo flakes throughout it. Which is why it stays consistent with the pattern... Rather than. Almost like an Aurora Borealis...
Flowing, almost like strokes from an artists paintbrush...
Or the rivers flowing downstream... Thank you, man.
Can you recommend some websites that are verified and sell real natural opal rings? I’m trying to find a natural opal ring for my wedding. I don’t want to get screwed over and buy fake. Thank you? Do you sell rings by any chance?
The syn ring compared to the sbtb ring looks better imo
Love "Opal Cat" .. purrrr
Loving your videos! I'm curious where you get your rough opal from? Also I have noticed many sellers sell fakes and market them as real, it can definitley be frustrating finding an honest gem supplier lol.
opal auctions in my opinion is the most secure place to buy parcels. Other than that i've met some awesome miners from instagram!
all these years i was wearing a fake one
Regarding how it becomes transparent when wet, I like how it looks a lot! Wonder if it could be infused with a very thin and clear resin for achieving the same effect but permanently. (kind of whst they call "wood stabilizing")... Or is there an alterative with such characteristics already?
Did you ever find out the answer if this is possible? I am new to the world of gemstones and jewelry and I'm a guy but I still want an epic magical Opal Ring. I know some kinds of Opal gets cloudy, and idk if it's permanent flaw or not. Some specific kind of opal can be temporarily "restored" by getting it wet. But other opal can only be restored by getting dry fully after accidentally getting wet.
So I too wanted to make my own rings and cover them in resin so it "stays" but idk if it's possible.
Something cool you can do though, is Clear Transparent resin Crafts. Raw opal is very cheap and polishing it and putting it in some resin marbles made at home is something I really want to do! Or paperweights. To make necklaces etc anything.
@@pharaohsmagician8329 i haven't come across any example of it being done
I couldn't find your store under Daisy opals on Etsy
The natural opal looks better and more beautiful
Hi there! I just ordered one of your rings on Etsy after watching this. Can’t wait to have the ring.
Thank you! I'm going to ship it out to you tomorrow.
Ethiopian opals may not be as durable as other types, but they can be stunning and have many beautiful patterns. It seems to me that this person did not know much about the Ethiopian opals at the point he made the video.
I GET IT NOW 🤯
IT TOOK ME 25 YEARS LONG TO UNDERSTAND 😂😂😂
Learned the hard way , read everything ❤
Are the real opals cold to the touch like other real stones???? HELP trying to test my new one from Amazon out.
Not bad thanks for asking. 😎
Thanks for sharing this video to us , good opals information.
Awesome background singers reiterating important points lol JK but that ring ya made is hot, love it
Tbf, lab created/synthesized opals are real opals, just like lab created diamonds are real diamonds. Also, THAT Brazilian opal was higher quality than THAT Ethiopian opal, but there are some exquisitely stunning Ethiopian opals out there.
The first time I got one sometime happen I can't explain like something dash in or out
that Brazilian opal is glorious~ How much is a chunk of that?
would a synthetic opal become clear in water ?
Do you let people know if their opal’s are fake or not? I would love to send you a picture of my pendant so you can tell me if it’s real or synthetic 😩
Is there such a thing as Blue fire opal? Looks like your black potch opal in your store 11/16/22.
This was helpful. And hilarious.
Where do you get your opal from? By the way great vid, I'll check out your shop.
A good place to start is opal auctions!! Then, id start building relationships from instagram. Best to try to buy as close from the source as possible.
Question: if I purchase a rough Opal and it’s still in its original rock looking form, is there no doubt it’s real? Regardless of where it comes from? Or are there fake rock looking opals out there commonly sold
I've never seen or heard of a fake rock looking opal. That doesn't mean they don't exist though! Buy rough through good networks of people who can be held accountable! Only buy from people who accept returns!
@@DaisyOpals lmfaoooo I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently but my gut kept saying no they are always real when it’s raw🤣
How are sterling opals made and what's the hardness or sterling opals
What's the difference between lab created and natural. When talking diamonds, they are the same other than how they were created. Synthetic is actually fake compared to lab created. Input please. Would like to know the difference. Also truly fake fake opals and how to tell if glass. Plastic is obvious. I think I have fake glass opals, but my app says opal.
On closeup, the synthetic reminds of "camouflage" patterns. Just saying
I’m mad. I think I got scammed from an Etsy shop stating it’s made with real opal
I like your self loathing narration style
Why Black Opal is blue? 🧐
The black is always referring to the potch underneath the color. When the potch is black, the color pops a lot more by contrast! So black opal can be different colors.
Опал волшебный камень. Опал имеет такую же частоту вибраций как наше энергетическое тело. Если носить опал на себе постоянно, то скорость потери энергозаряда клетки приближается к нулю, а следовательно вы здоровы... Это единственный светоПроизводящий камень на планете... Носите его и будьте здоровы и счастливы
Если это так, я начну носить больше опала. Спасибо за просмотр!
@@DaisyOpals информация в 2 минутном ролике - опал и солнечная вода. вибрации камней. опал магические свойства.
I love Opal and have a few pieces and only been sad once but I put them in resin ❤
How are synthetic gemstones made?
Merhaba ben öncelikle videosunu beğendim, cok tskr ederim, size bisey sormak istiyorum, bende orjinal siyah opal var ,satmayı düşünmüyorum koleksiyonda ,siyah opalin karat fiyatı hakkında bilgi alabilir miyim
is that the original cat jam cat. bro your cats famous
i was just high enough for this video.
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Were can i buy legit stones from?? I dont want that fake crap!
it's much more "brazilliant"
Is that real wood underneath the opals? -- LOL! The colors in there aren't actual flakes of stuff, are they? Otherwise they wouldn't disappear and reappear. Howzit do that?
The wood is sadly not real haha
6:16 lol lmfao you have a cool voice 👌😁👍 6:33 tiny engine) is getting ready to (peer) cat=tiny-engine
I like how your calling it not a real opal... when in fact it very much is a very real opal.. it's just man made.
Just like diamonds... man made diamonds are still diamonds. Will still scratch everything known to man..
It's real though
sorry but anyone who has never seen these types of opal in person, these videos arent doing them any justice
How can I get one
You are hilarious 😆
Камень, достойный, быть, номером 1
Тайна
Магия
Мистика
Лучезарность
Переливы света
🌈 Радуга
Лучи Солнца
Блики Луны
Капли дождя
Утренняя роса
Тайное мерцание далёких звёзд
Глубина моря
Туман над рекой
Весь мир....в одном камне
Неповторимом, как, сама Природа!!!!!
As a kid I saw a very large opal that made anything you had look like crap. All the other opals I have seen were on the screen. To be honest everything you posted seemed rather low end to me.
To be honest, i still can't understand
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Fake is fake
B est video on whole internet
Why is your editing so chaotic? Lol it's really offputting.
all the opal you showed SUCKS the lowest possible quality is what you have, welo opal is far better in pattern and color to brazilian opal and can match the finest Australian opal in every way, also the biggest bang for your buck is Welo complared to all other opals , all your examples really suck
I disagree. For me, these stones are gorgeous.
@@DaisyOpals haha you must be doing something right, you got your first jealous troll. Great job!
Welo, Ethiopian opals are the worst. Screw up one time and wash your hands with Liquid Dial and your beautiful, white body opal turns yellow forever. I speak from experience.
@@LightworkerLissa opals are not for screw ups like you lol