I'm in my 60's. And just fell in love with opals, and making jewelry it is so rewarding. The smile it puts on someone's face who appreciates it is so rewarding.
The Coober Pedy opal has it's own beauty. Aussie here. I've been under ground at Lightning Ridge chasing the black opal. It's very addictive once you find a little. The devoted opal miners are a unique breed of Australian. Nice job here cutting these gems.
I love your channel and have watched it for several years. I also watch gold dredging and Pauly pauly,and Dan Hurd. You guys are my life and have been my entertainment for a long time! Lessen my stress, Anxiety, and most of all help me get through the pain of losing both of my son's within less than 3 years and deal with a loneliness no mother should have to endure. I have no children now and am way to old to ever have another!
Very educational. I am so interested. I can't believe something so beautiful is right out there just waiting to be found! You are very good at what you do.And very passionate about your job. It makes your videos pleasant to watch .thank you😊
Colonel, couldn't sleep last night so I looked you up. You had me laughing out loud. Thank you for the laughter & the beauty. STUNNING work & stone. Wow!
You're voice is soothing to me! Maybe it's your southern draw to a northern Ohio girl's ear... "He'll put me in time out!" 😅 Thank you for sharing your knowledge also. Stay blessed and humble!
Of all the videos I have watched on cutting opals I must say you truly are the best cutter /polisher I have seen. No extra rock weight - as so many cutter seem to leave on reducing the quality/ sacrificing clarity and quality for weight. Well done! Liked and subscribed I look forward to seeing more videos
My son & I much enjoyed this video .I- 57 was raised in Fla spent Hours a day hunting shark teeth fossils at open shell pits used for grading roads. We would love to visit Australia & hunt for opal &.polishing & finishing would be the icing on that cake.
I’m not artistic and I would never have thought to make an arrowhead shape! Outstanding! Since childhood I’ve loved opals, it’s always been my favorite gem. My second favorite stone for jewelry is hematite. Love your channel.
@@PulitzerOpal I very much enjoyed the video you sent me! I’ve never seen how an arrowhead gets made. I’m sure it’s not as easy as you made it look! Amazing!
I love the fact that you cut stones for Riley. I bought my 1st opal from him on Opal Auctions and both of you have inspired my to start polishing stones and learning to cab isn't as easy as you make it look. Great videos.
Hello, My name is Tracy. This was the first time I have ever watched opal stone shaping. I am in awe. You areone of a dying trade aand so good at it. I do npot think I have ever seen stones so beautiful. Thank you so much for the experience it won't be one I soon forget.
That was truly 10 minutes and 14 seconds of pleasure, watching a craftsman at work is just mesmerising, I can never understand why gem cutters don't sign/mark their work like other artists, thank you for showing us your skill
That's a good idea and I'll take that into consideration when I faset the next masterpiece of my career in the future 😁👏hope you don't mind if I do ? "JOHN RAFFAELLI"
I like how brave you are - not just the cutting opals etc...but also taking risks by tossing in the use of your dry, sometimes goofy humour - makes me laugh.
This is my favorite Opal. It's beautiful. I love your voice and humor. Thanks for educating us on different types of Opal. One day, I want my wedding ring with this type of stone💍💍
I'm with you on this. Sometimes symmetry of shape is absolutely the best approach but if you're presented with a fabulous stone that has wonderful colour in a less than symmetrical way, surely good judgement must sometimes suggest that letting the stone _speak for itself_ may be the way to go. Just like using excessive embellishment in the setting. Australian opal, and a lot of Ethiopian opal have such wonderful play of colour that distracting from their personality by excessively framing it in too much sparkle, or twirly bits, or adding faceted gems in the setting downplays the opal that is the centrepiece.
@@PulitzerOpal I was wondering if you had a dilemma with the king stones two patterns. I know its somewhat subtle but is there some reason other than size why you did not separate those different patterns?
@@PulitzerOpal Its certainly a beautiful stone. I would have loved to see it cut to make the most of both of those very pretty patterns but the stones owner calls it :)
@@PulitzerOpal i would have separated the pinfire section before shaping the stone. Maybe could have gone for a main stone with the better pattern and a matched pair for ear rings cut from the same stone. Could maybe have got close to 25 carat king + 2 x 5 carat ear ring stones if the cut were made before shaping with the set having similar value to a larger king stone alone. Big stones are of course rare but matched sets cut from a single stone are at least equally rare and make incredibly saleable finished pieces.
Opal is my birthday month stone and I love them. You are so witty. I love to listen to you and appreciate your explaining all about the gems, even the fake ones.
As much as I love those polished stones, I think there’s something special about the material in the rough, the natural beauty really intrigued me and I’m even studying geology as a minor in college.
@@PulitzerOpal Look up Nick Zentner on TH-cam. He is a professor of Geology and streams many live classes. The archive is great too. Eocene A-Z coming up this winter.
Hey Pulitzer, I can't remember but have you done a video about the history of opal? Like how people used to shape it long ago, or when we first started seeing it in jewelry?
And I see a lot of comments on the arrowheads you create. And I am amazed by them too. You have the grandfather reading a story for his grandkids kind of voice. But, I don't fall asleep. Thank goodness ❣️🥰
Those are all so beautiful. My husband says I'm like a magpie, distracted by anything shiny and I have to correct him. I am distracted by anything iridescent, just like opals, and second choice, mother of pearl.
Beautiful, mastering the foot technique must have taken year's, probably explains the Free form peices 😉. Always wondered why we didn't evolve with a extra appendage, always seem to need a extra hand. What about the idols with 6 or 8 arms? Wouldn't that be convenient! And the Arrowhead is a bute, is opal always suitable for flaking points? Fracture free opal I should say.
@@tombrooks3812 I gobbled up the books as a teenager. I didn't really watch the movies. Only saw bits and pieces but in the book it's described as giving off its own light. To me that is an Opal. I am partial to Opals as it is my birthstone but still, I think the Arkenstone is an Opal. Thanks for your reply Tom. The other guy seems like a curmudgeon. 😆
The feature piece was absolutly stunning! And yeau.. the rotation thingamajobber. Glad to know I'm not the only one that thought of 'something' like it.
Fascinating video, and this man is blessed. Because, you can tell he loves his job. Plus, he's good at his job, cheer's mate from Sunny Southern California!
What wonderful work! Opals are so fascinating to look at - all the colors coming out as you turn the stone. Love your work and your comments .... and your CATS!
Hey Donald, is that Mr Cary Grant at 2:41? I have spent time rooting for You and your vids. of late. It appears that You have everything under control, Editing is still top notch, with razor sharp humor. I was feeling kinda off for a while and my dR did me a solid by prescribing some aripiprazole.I ended up waking singing, laughing, and in the VA ER with a nurse dirty talking to me!!
I'm in my 60's. And just fell in love with opals, and making jewelry it is so rewarding. The smile it puts on someone's face who appreciates it is so rewarding.
The Coober Pedy opal has it's own beauty. Aussie here. I've been under ground at Lightning Ridge chasing the black opal. It's very addictive once you find a little. The devoted opal miners are a unique breed of Australian.
Nice job here cutting these gems.
Coober Pedy is that know to be top of the top of Opals ?
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I love your channel and have watched it for several years. I also watch gold dredging and Pauly pauly,and Dan Hurd. You guys are my life and have been my entertainment for a long time! Lessen my stress, Anxiety, and most of all help me get through the pain of losing both of my son's within less than 3 years and deal with a loneliness no mother should have to endure. I have no children now and am way to old to ever have another!
Stay calm aunt, god bless you
Very educational. I am so interested. I can't believe something so beautiful is right out there just waiting to be found! You are very good at what you do.And very passionate about your job. It makes your videos pleasant to watch .thank you😊
Colonel, couldn't sleep last night so I looked you up. You had me laughing out loud. Thank you for the laughter & the beauty. STUNNING work & stone. Wow!
I think I'd cry if I held that much opal in my hands. Truly mesmerizing! Just started the video, can't wait to see what you do with them! 💙
LOL the fake ending, it's 4am and that gave me a good chuckle
What is interesting is that up to that point, it is still kept in water. We never see the drying process.
What he did was fuck up the 'king stone'. Cut right through the best colour bar at an angle.
Real shit think space usage 🥲
@@PulitzerOpal
How Rich did the miners get 🤔👍😁 would be Nice 💪😁
I love watching these videos to calm down! They are as interesting as anything on TV, but theres no politics or hate to think about. Thank you 💗
@@PulitzerOpal Never in my wildest thoughts did I imagine a world wide pandemic and such extremism would fill my retirement years.
You're voice is soothing to me!
Maybe it's your southern draw to a northern Ohio girl's ear...
"He'll put me in time out!" 😅
Thank you for sharing your knowledge also. Stay blessed and humble!
Of all the videos I have watched on cutting opals I must say you truly are the best cutter /polisher I have seen.
No extra rock weight - as so many cutter seem to leave on reducing the quality/ sacrificing clarity and quality for weight.
Well done! Liked and subscribed
I look forward to seeing more videos
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My son & I much enjoyed this video .I- 57 was raised in Fla spent Hours a day hunting shark teeth fossils at open shell pits used for grading roads. We would love to visit Australia & hunt for opal &.polishing & finishing would be the icing on that cake.
Oh wow the fire in that king stone, I'm sure any parcle with that king Stone will do just nicely on a price
Now that was a beautiful session. They turned out great. You are the man. I like your humor..
I’m not artistic and I would never have thought to make an arrowhead shape! Outstanding! Since childhood I’ve loved opals, it’s always been my favorite gem. My second favorite stone for jewelry is hematite. Love your channel.
@@PulitzerOpal I very much enjoyed the video you sent me! I’ve never seen how an arrowhead gets made. I’m sure it’s not as easy as you made it look! Amazing!
Love your Opel and arrows you make out of Opel been watching for a while and can't wait for your next video..
I love the fact that you cut stones for Riley. I bought my 1st opal from him on Opal Auctions and both of you have inspired my to start polishing stones and learning to cab isn't as easy as you make it look. Great videos.
Very interesting seeing you work through the decisions on how to cut and finish these precious stones. I found myself a little on edge watching you.
Beautiful colors and incredible workmanship. Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Hello, My name is Tracy. This was the first time I have ever watched opal stone shaping. I am in awe. You areone of a dying trade aand so good at it. I do npot think I have ever seen stones so beautiful. Thank you so much for the experience it won't be one I soon forget.
That was truly 10 minutes and 14 seconds of pleasure, watching a craftsman at work is just mesmerising, I can never understand why gem cutters don't sign/mark their work like other artists, thank you for showing us your skill
That's a good idea and I'll take that into consideration when I faset the next masterpiece of my career in the future 😁👏hope you don't mind if I do ?
"JOHN RAFFAELLI"
I like how brave you are - not just the cutting opals etc...but also taking risks by tossing in the use of your dry, sometimes goofy humour - makes me laugh.
It’s called “stupid” humor, Alan. (My wife says that). I’m deeply offended
I do stained glass projects which requires a bit of grinding. Watching you shape these opals is mesmerizing.
This is my favorite Opal. It's beautiful. I love your voice and humor. Thanks for educating us on different types of Opal. One day, I want my wedding ring with this type of stone💍💍
Love the depth in the colors...layers! Beautiful
Even though they might not be everyone favorite, freeform stones are still very beautiful to look at.
I'm with you on this. Sometimes symmetry of shape is absolutely the best approach but if you're presented with a fabulous stone that has wonderful colour in a less than symmetrical way, surely good judgement must sometimes suggest that letting the stone _speak for itself_ may be the way to go. Just like using excessive embellishment in the setting. Australian opal, and a lot of Ethiopian opal have such wonderful play of colour that distracting from their personality by excessively framing it in too much sparkle, or twirly bits, or adding faceted gems in the setting downplays the opal that is the centrepiece.
I found it hard to watch, those beautiful corners being ground out to make an oval, on the big stone.
Love watching the results unfold. Your skills are amazing. Thanks for the continuing opal love!
What an impressive find!
The Royal family of opals are to die for 😍
@@PulitzerOpal I was wondering if you had a dilemma with the king stones two patterns. I know its somewhat subtle but is there some reason other than size why you did not separate those different patterns?
@@PulitzerOpal Its certainly a beautiful stone. I would have loved to see it cut to make the most of both of those very pretty patterns but the stones owner calls it :)
@@PulitzerOpal i would have separated the pinfire section before shaping the stone. Maybe could have gone for a main stone with the better pattern and a matched pair for ear rings cut from the same stone. Could maybe have got close to 25 carat king + 2 x 5 carat ear ring stones if the cut were made before shaping with the set having similar value to a larger king stone alone. Big stones are of course rare but matched sets cut from a single stone are at least equally rare and make incredibly saleable finished pieces.
Opal is my birthday month stone and I love them. You are so witty. I love to listen to you and appreciate your explaining all about the gems, even the fake ones.
That arrow head is beautiful!!! Nice work. I have a Collection.
You always impress with a bit of humor and skill!
That arrowhead would look lovely in my point collection!
Looking forward to the next video!
I found my 1st arrowhead (I have 2) while hunting for sharksteeth here in Florida.
Maybe one of your scrap opal.pieces can be made into a sharkstooth:)
As much as I love those polished stones, I think there’s something special about the material in the rough, the natural beauty really intrigued me and I’m even studying geology as a minor in college.
Nice ever watch mudfossil university? Might be interesting for ya
@@fucku3460 fantastic channel alright, mudfossil. Anyone studying geology would appreciate it.
@@PulitzerOpal Look up Nick Zentner on TH-cam. He is a professor of Geology and streams many live classes. The archive is great too. Eocene A-Z coming up this winter.
Hey Pulitzer, I can't remember but have you done a video about the history of opal? Like how people used to shape it long ago, or when we first started seeing it in jewelry?
And I see a lot of comments on the arrowheads you create. And I am amazed by them too. You have the grandfather reading a story for his grandkids kind of voice. But, I don't fall asleep. Thank goodness ❣️🥰
This is my new favorite channel. Great work.
Those are all so beautiful. My husband says I'm like a magpie, distracted by anything shiny and I have to correct him. I am distracted by anything iridescent, just like opals, and second choice, mother of pearl.
I really do love your channel, I would love to be doing what you're doing in regards to rocks and opals.
Buy a Dremel and just go for it 😊
Beautiful, mastering the foot technique must have taken year's, probably explains the Free form peices 😉. Always wondered why we didn't evolve with a extra appendage, always seem to need a extra hand. What about the idols with 6 or 8 arms? Wouldn't that be convenient! And the Arrowhead is a bute, is opal always suitable for flaking points? Fracture free opal I should say.
They were all Absolutely Beautiful 😍, Thank you for Sharing !!!! Great Video, Great Job !!!
That arrowhead ,Is awesome,cool idea!.
I practice with tiny sand filled Opal. I can’t imagine having on that large to work on. I think I would freeze and not be able to grind it. 😂
I've always thought the Arkenstone (the heart of the mountain) in The Hobbit is a BIG OPAL!🦄
You must have not read the book, or read it and immediately forgot most of it.
@@tomkzinti2760
Well it was 50 years ago...so there's that.😄
Would you please enlighten me Mr. Baggins?
I agree,at least the stone in the movie,definitely a Opal.
@@tombrooks3812 I gobbled up the books as a teenager.
I didn't really watch the movies. Only saw bits and pieces but in the book it's described as giving off its own light. To me that is an Opal. I am partial to Opals as it is my birthstone but still, I think the Arkenstone is an Opal. Thanks for your reply Tom. The other guy seems like a curmudgeon. 😆
Very beautiful work
Still my favorite opal cutting guy!!! Those stones were beautiful. As a Cherokee I would LOVE to win the Arrowhead.
i hope you wint it
Give this guy the Arrowhead
Cherokee??🤦🏿♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Fascinating. You have so much patients and talent. Awesome!
The feature piece was absolutly stunning! And yeau.. the rotation thingamajobber. Glad to know I'm not the only one that thought of 'something' like it.
I just found your channel, and I am really enjoying learning and listening to you. It is so nice, to listen to someone with a sense of humor.
I really like the humour you add to your videos. That and you are a very talented cutter. Thank you.
Wow, I’ve just started watching opal cutting and that colour is amazing
New rock hound in louisiana loved your opals especially the King . The Arrowhead is really nice too. Thanks.
For a delicate stone you let look so easy cut. To very beautiful finish stones.
1st time watching , what a beautiful process and gems you get the pleasure of working on , keep killin it
So beautiful. The colors are breath taking.
Leaving a comment! 😆 Really enjoyed watching you cut these pieces. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work!
Only new to your craft and boy what a joy to watch a dirty piece of rock being cut and polished into something stunningly beautiful. Respect
Great show. Your funny but serious. Beautiful work.
Luv the commenta and introspection. Very nice stones!
beautiful stones!! respect Scotland 🏴
Excellent Opals👍👍👍 Thank You for sharing Colonel😁🍻
Fascinating video, and this man is blessed. Because, you can tell he loves his job. Plus, he's good at his job, cheer's mate from Sunny Southern California!
its hypnotizing to look at these beautiful pieces of mother earth. youre work is awesome to bring these stones to life.
Each piece is so diverse from the others. I am enjoying watching what emerges from each cut.
Ross Patterson
Beautiful stone’s couldn’t believe the how bright they are WOW
Beautiful king stone, the colors are amazing it almost looks 4D its cool as hell.
I love free form opal, those ones you showed were the best.
Its good to see the evolution of the stones in your hands!!!!
Love the commentary and your great sense of humor. These vids are relaxing, informative, and just make me feel real good.
Man, the color on the King Stone was awesome!
This video is so informative my partner and i are learning about opals and make floating lockets. Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge.
@@PulitzerOpal it is a glass disk that we fill with small opals.
Those flame opals are fantastic. Job well done.👍🍻
Craftsmanship at it"s best!
Best regards from Sweden 🇸🇪
I watch a couple of Opal cutters and Crystal hunters. You have one of the most pleasant voices among them. Kind of reminds me of James Stewart.
Very nice job on finished product. I would love the arrow head.
You seem to be a man who has found the key to
“Do what you love and love what you do “ Revealing the beauty of nature you are.Namaste
Thankyou for showing us your amazing craftsmanship.
Stunning results with incredible colours
An engaging commentary to go with the cutting. Tks
Oh my goodness what beautiful opals you've got there, sir! 😍
Those stones are beautiful!!! I'm a straight man and I'm hypnotized by them.....
that king stone... very nice. love the fire in it.
They are all beautiful, love to get some of my own Opals, going to check out the auction site.
I like the way you handled that big one. excellent.
I find you very informative, i like the way you explain things & you get some beautiful opal
Very interesting.... You make it look easy. Pleasure to watch... So Sir you earned my subscription...
you do the best work I've seen anywhere!! Rock on Man...I Love your Humor... we're on the same page!!!!
Just discovered this channel. Hello from Queensland Australia. 👌
Just found your channel. Love watching the shaping and you’re a hoot to listen to. Definitely subscribing…
Very nice stones and beautiful working of them, the king showed all his glory in the end
Boy that a nice point. I have about 10 of them and I set them in a bolo ties for my 2 sons they loved them thanks
Arrow heads are so cool. Must be amazing to master the skill to create those works of art!! Keep the videos comming!!
beautiful opals wonderful job cutting them well done !
What wonderful work! Opals are so fascinating to look at - all the colors coming out as you turn the stone. Love your work and your comments .... and your CATS!
Amazing. The King is really perfect. Never held or saw opal in life, except on youtube.
Your work and commentary is amazing!
I like the Opel arrowhead. Opel is my birthstone. I have worked with Opel. Cutting and polishing opels.
This was the best YT rabbit hole ever they're so shiny 🤩
Great pieces, talented hands made for a new sub and well worth coming back channel. From Northern BC, Canada.
Great job Stones look terrific all that color boy the only one of those well good luck on your next cutting
Hey Donald, is that Mr Cary Grant at 2:41?
I have spent time rooting for You and your vids. of late.
It appears that You have everything under control, Editing is still top notch, with razor sharp humor.
I was feeling kinda off for a while and my dR did me a solid by prescribing some aripiprazole.I ended up waking singing, laughing, and in the VA ER with a nurse dirty talking to me!!
Love the the way you work with your hands.
Loved the Opal arrow head.... that's cool
Such beautiful stones, that arrow head is awesome 👌 👍
Enjoy the videos they're always a good way to pass time thanks
The opal is strong in you young jedi...
Luv the content luv the opals...
Wow these are incredible. It is my favorite gemstone of all time.
You're the best! Such care and skill. Beautiful opals and saving as much of the original as possible. Fantastic video. Have a great week!
Wonderful artistry with great material !