Ethiopian Opal For DUMMIES - All you Need to know!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มี.ค. 2021
- For the first time ever on TH-cam, I give detailed information about Ethiopian Welo opal, including an extensive demonstration of how to cut it in order to get the best color and appearance. I also show that Ethiopian opal is “hydrophane,” which is opal that absorbs water and essentially becomes clear, only to revert back to normal upon drying. I provide detailed information about cracks and how to avoid them. I compare Ethiopian Welo opal to different types of opal from around the world, including Australian opal, Brazilian opal, Honduran opal and Mexican opal. The quality of Welo opal is demonstrated and a comparison with other opal types, including Lightning Ridge Black opal and others is provided. In addition, I set the world's record for Rubik Cube.
Table of Contents
00:32 - Welo Opal Water Absorption
00:58 - How to Store Ethiopian Welo Opal
01:10 - Comparison to Australian Opal
01:40 - “Working Rough” Ethiopian Welo Opal
02:06 - Cutting Welo Opal Wet #1
02:40 - Dealing with Cracks While Cutting Welo Opal
03:54 - Cutting Welo Opal Dry
04:50 - Giveaway Stone
04:59 - Cutting Welo Opal Wet #2
05:34 - What Ethiopian Opal Rough Looks Like
06:08 - Grading Ethiopian Opal and Prices
06:32 - Stress Cracking of Welo Opal
07:36 - How Some Welo Opal Cracks During Cutting
08:03 - Rubik Cube World Record Broken
09:11 - Rant About Sheila, My Assistant
11:44 - Sponsors of this Video
12:25 - Winners of Giveaways (3 Giveaways!)
13:03 - How to Enter New Giveaway
Opal for this video was provided by:
EthiopiaOpals.com
Facebook: EthiopiaOpals
Instagram: EthiopiaOpals
Email: EthiopiaOpals@yahoo.com (preferred contact method)
(Jon Young)
VillageSmithyOpals.com
(Steve Newstrom)
Instagram: ApexOpals
(Ernest Alaffita)
I'm too poor to own nice Australian opal, so I bought a couple Welo opals online. I could (and do, don't judge) stare at them for hours. The patterns in some of them are just incredible! I literally keep one or two of them in my pocket so I can take them out and look at them in various lighting conditions throughout the day.
@@PulitzerOpal Hahaha 😆. Fair enough.
I thought I was the only one to do something like this.
Same here. I just got into opals and I’ve ordered over 70 pieces and cost me almost $200. I did some bidding and won them cheap! Can’t wait! Should be here soon!
Omgg, I keep mine in my purse too! Lol I also have 3 jewelry pieces that I always wear so I can see them whenever I want too 😍
This is something that I would do. I think having them in possession alone can bring good vibrations.
Watching you turn a cracked Welo opal into a science learning moment was like three years of therapy right there.
I never thought that cracking opals by hand would sound and look that satisfying, another reason to love opal.
Lol. Yessss I agree. 3:25 ahhhh. 😂
I have once again lost another giveaway... Welo, I mean, oh well...
That's the best pun I could come up with. I apologize in advance.
Ha...ha..
Sheila definitely is a huge part of the welo team! I love how you show the water differences in opals, I never even knew that would happen. How cool!!
Such style, grace and generosity! Ethiopian Welo opal is beautiful.
This is my first foray into learning about opals. Your Welo video has been very informative. Thanks a bunch to you and Sheila .
Welo you got me at the start . . . Your voice, your humor, those snaps of a well sound. How could I resist-I'm a subscriber! Yah! Can't wait to see (hear) more?
I think I'm getting addicted to your videos! I've learned more about opals from you then any other videos! I've been saving all your videos I come across. So Thank you again for sharing your videos!
I definitely need to add some Welo opal to my collection! I'll be checking out those sponsors! Thanks Sheila, the show wouldnt be the same without you
I learned that Welo opal isn’t always what it cracks up to be.
"Welo" i love watching your videos! I just started cutting some Ethiopian Opals and I must say it is very discouraging when a piece cracks and breaks. But now I have your perspective in the back of my mind which will make me happier! Thank you
Somehow you made snapping opal therapeutic.
Also I am dummy and found this video very useful.
I will use this knowledge to continue my welo opal journey!
Who knew I'd love the snapping sound of opal. Or watching ur videos. Absolutely love what u are capable of doing
Welo you are not a perv! You are entertaining and very educational! I've loved opals all my life, and I never thought I'd have a "one on one" opportunity to see an expert craft an opal into a beautiful gemstone. 🦋
I agree! Your humor is so eclectic, I thought Sheila was part of your wildly entertaining thought process!😂 Science nerds unite! ( Geology is another fascinating foray into physics!!❤😂
Brazilian, Mexican, Australian, Welo. I just love them all. Thank you for another beautiful and educational (and funny as always) video.
Cracked me up again. Welo, hope you have a great week with all that beautiful opal!
"Wanker" says he with both his rocks in his hands.
A lot of people are commenting they had a hard time watching you pop the cracks on your Welo. I found it relaxing. The opal cutters version of bubble wrap.
Love watching the video it gives allot of laughter and things to look at. Also Welo the assistant is top notch hope to see more in the future.
I’ve been trying my hand at hand polishing welo Ethiopian opal with wet and dry sand paper. It’s been a lot of fun learning how to process this material and all the quirks that come with it. Your videos on the material have been very helpful. I’m glad you can manage to get some larger stones haha
@@PulitzerOpal where can I guy good quality Ethiopian opal for good price
Those Welo opal are so beautiful! Seeing the bowlful was mouthwatering!
I am listening to the video with earphones on and that cracking sound is so satisfying.
Congratulations to the winners. "Welo" gonna try this again! Love from NV.
Your videos are so Welo. They always crack me up!
WELO! I always enjoy the humor you add to your videos. Very entertaining!
I started yelling "NO NO NO, FK OH NO" when you started cracking opals 🥺 legit nearly cried 😆
Welo! I have heard that sound of opal cracking and really it is a dreaded sound! Thanks for the painless knowledge!
Very glad I stayed for the surprise thesis on opal neck modeling and associated stigmas.
Never thought puling apart some stones could make this satisfying of a sound, one Welo one "click" at a time. (No I didn't rewatch this part 10 times)
You bring me great happiness! You're hilarious, and extremely informative. Thank you...
Welo, when the opal went (snpt) I felt that. Thanks for sharing more of your experiences! I keep learning a little more each time I visit. :)
Good evening Colonel Pulitzer, Listening to you crack the Ethiopian opal was so satisfying, welo I’m off to bed, thanks for another great video, I appreciate the effort you put in.
I would litteraly crie if I win your giveway so I shoot my shot 🙏
Welo ❤
Welo friend you're just about the best welo opal cutter I've ever seen .
Man I am not even an Opal enthusiast but I'm watching your videos when I have time only out of pleasure ! Cheers from Romania !
Village Smithy Opal was the first place I bought opal rough from, about 15 years ago, I still have a handful of the stones I cut from it, mostly Australian rough but I managed to find a few really nice stable pieces of Ethiopian Welo opal from some of his lots too. The most stable Welo I cut was the dark-base brown, almost never developed cracks after I was finished cutting, but hard to find larger pieces that don't come out of the ground cracked from the mining process. I had a couple true black Welo stones, but every one of them cracked on me despite being on healthy black potch, so it wasn't just the crystal opal crazing on me. I even keep the cracked and crazed ones in my 'asylum' pile, a couple of them look nice with the crazing sparkling on the surface with the color so they're still fun to look at and collect.
Welo, I’ve got to say you had me in stitches yet again😂. And Sheila is definitely part of this channel. ❤️🇨🇦
I always learn something from your videos! Big Thanks.
I have missed you so much, thanks again for being so funny, you've made my month!
You have a sweet and sour sense of humour which is quite entertaining. Thanks for the content. WELO 👍🏼
Welo again. Good to see you back.
It was valuable to see the examples of cracks in Welo opals.
I really enjoyed your video. This is my first time watching you. Im now subscribed! Next I'm goung to binge watch your past videos!
Welo
Welo, welo, welo, what do we have here? A video from my favorite opal channel? I think it is!
That's not flattery, you *are* my favorite opal channel. Your videos are far more educating and entertaining than most and I enjoy the dry humor.
On a serious note I really enjoy your humor it’s very refreshing!!!!
Welo. Just ordered some. Just learning to cut. Love your videos ♥ Wish me luck
Welo, that was very satisfying, I could watch and listen to you break opal all day!
Anytime I come to Pulitzer’s channel..I’m always satisfied educated and entertained..thank You Colonel You a Legend
I appreciate your kind words, mate! Educating and entertaining about opals is what I aim for. Your support means a lot, and remember, opal knowledge is always on the menu here. Legend? Well, let's just say opals have a way of making folks feel legendary. 😄👍
That pop sound when you cracked the opal was very satisfying
Again, so much great info. I've saved some of your videos on Ethiopian opal to a reference file for later reference as I move on in cutting. And great background on Sheila, lol. Colorful was my thought on you, not a perv. Thanks for more entertainment with the great info!
Welo, we may not be Pulitzer, but we are “Fair.” Your videos are always a pleasure to watch. Opal is by far my favorite and I always look forward to what new tidbits I’ll learn about it from you.
Welo, who knew I’d enjoy your videos so much!
Definitely missed you on TH-cam. Don't take so long next time. Love that Welo opal
Another great vid thanks man!!
Another amazing video. Can't wait to add an opal to my wife's jewelry collection.
Welo opal is so under rated. I have broken them and was sick about it. Still love them and want more. Such amazing play of color.
any recommendation on where to buy raw Ethiopian Opal for the newcomers?) thanks in advance
I can get a bunch of raw Ethiopian opal
I was just thinking yesterday that it'd been a while since your last video, then saw today that I'd somehow missed the new one. Welo, I might be a day late, but it's better than never!
I love chilling out to ur videos your doing a great job 👍
"Welo"
Brilliant video again. Welo done!
Thank you for the visuals !!
Welo or whatever. You are my ethiopian opal guide master. Thanks like always. You definitely give it alot of value. In under valued opal.
WELOVEYOU...I really enjoy watching and listening to You. Amazing and Funny. Skill and the Thrill of WELO opal..heck..ANY Opal is a Beautiful gift from God..and You are so blessed.
Those welo opals sure are pretty, but only after you undress ‘em of course. Thanks for sharing your expertise and mad opal cutting skills with us, so sparkly, so shiny! 🤩
I always get a chuckle watching your videos!! Best regards to Sheila! She is one "Welo" of a model!! Cheers!!
Sheila is a hilarious prop! Don’t ever get rid of her, or you Welo break my heart.
I recently got a WELO that the colors are amazing on. I carefully cut it and I hope to put it in jewelry eventually. I love your videos thanks for keeping it up! I'll share it with you on fb
BIG congrats to Carolyn, Liz & Dave Adventures and Amanda for winning!!!!
Welo I enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Ethiopian
Welo Opal is the most incredible opal ever I had. Thus, I prefer to have it than other opals. becasue it gives me great happiness when i look at it thoroughly.
Welo opals are unfortunately my favorites, and I say that because I love their color display and presentation but just can't seem to find many ethical dealers. People don't really know what they're buying, and that invites predators. Thank you for this informational video! ❤
We are
I really like that rough Ethiopian the reds in that cab was amazing do happy you put video up today thank you as always an welo can't wait for the next one
Love your humor! I am a jewllery designer, only got in touch with Ethiopian opal recently, my lord arent they beautiful!
I appreciated the information in this welo opal video 🖤
Welo, watching your videos is so nice, i love your content
Man I love your videos!!!
Hey man, thanks for all the great videos. Love the eye candy and your style..
PACO.
Welo that opal looks amazing! Would love to add some to my collection. Most likely endup around my wife's neck in a lovely setting😌
Oohhhhh, been waiting for this video
I know it’s not the greatest jewelry quality opal, but I just love the way a nice chunk of chocolate shewa opal looks. It’s one of my favorites.
Such a lovely Welo opal. I would love one of those!
9:03 i see pulitzer opal has gone to the Dream school of setting world records
Oh my, what a stupendous opal, just so mellow yellow from Welo!
Oh, welo there! Didn't see you come into my feed! A lovely video, very funny. I'm getting some synthetic opal for my pen making addiction/hobby and found your stuff. Very interesting!
Congratulations to all those who won in the competition absolutely love your videos they do make me laugh keeps me sane 😂🤩
Wellooooo is there anyone out there...? Oh yes it's you, Mr. Pulitzer! Thank you so much for your amazing, inspiring opal videos. I have now become obsessed 😃 keep up the wonderful work and stay safe!! Oh yes, on a video a couple of weeks ago you made reference to where you live...maybe we are neighbors as I live in the same state! I'm always listening for your voice now...lol..continue the great work!
Well you know Sheila would never say you have a small Welo. Great videos. I've learned do much. Inspired me to get out and try to find some of this Idaho opal
If I find a nice pieces, it's heading your way!
I bought a couple of welo opals at the gem show in Denver a few years ago and one of them crazed like crazy.
I love Ethiopian welo/jelly etc opals. The loveliest opals in my collection. Even better looking than my Coober Pedy stuff, though some of the Boulder Opal is pretty amazing too. 🦌⛤⛧🤘🇬🇧
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Welo scares me a little because of the crazing, but the way you describe how to handle it sets my mind at ease! Appreciate your channel!
You should know there are lots of different types of Welo opal and the aa and aaa doesn't craze ever. Guaranteed forever. I have lots and lots of polished welo opals and have never seen one craze ever. Not so with Australian.
Welo! I'm a new subscriber but your opals are very pretty and this channel is funny, keep it up!
Love the content, hope you have more time to make videos coming up
@@PulitzerOpal I hear a new video coming!
This was welo worth the wait my friend.
Congratulations to those lucky winners, hope this news made them grinners as well.
Always have a chuckle at your sense of humour... who Noonan... LOL my art teacher was a Mrs Noonan, one of my favourite teachers in High School.
@@PulitzerOpal I am so excited.
Thankyou my dear friend. 😍
Just amazed each time
That sound when you pull them apart... Candy
Love the Sheila back story. Welo Welo Welo! Great video!
Welo what a wonderful channel.
welo loved the video learned alot. Thanks greg k
Thank you for your lessons learned
Welo there! I love watching your videos, good sir 😊 Definitely a lot to learn about, and the sound of the opal cracking was really satisfying! Too bad for that big cabochon at the end though - that one would have been lovely!
Over 30 years ago, when I was living in Germany, I bought a Welo opal from a dealer in stones/crystals who came regularly to the New Age book shop in Hamburg (Buchhandlung Wrage) where I was working at the time. As I was in charge of purchasing stones/crystals for the shop, I always got first peek - and first pick. When he came in one day and showed me a small handfuls of Welo opals, my eyes lit up - opal has been my favorite stone since I was a child visiting the Museum of Natural History in NYC with my parents and being fascinated by their incredible crystal exhibition. So I chose a rough stone with a stunning depth of color; looking at it was like falling into a rainbow. Since then it has accompanied me all over the world, sometimes wrapped carefully in a little box, sometimes on a shelf in a little ceramic bowl. But I never found a way to actually wear it, until I began taking jewellery classes last year. I was determined to find a way to create a piece of jewellery with my beautiful Welo. Then I found a short documentary about opal mining in Ethiopia, and when I saw how/where this was done, I had an idea: to create a setting for the opal that would be like the rock it was found in! It took me weeks to get it right, but I carved a wax setting for a ring that reflects the rock structures the opal was mined from, had it cast in sterling silver, and set my precious opal with it. The ring is heavy and quite a knuckle duster, but the irregularly formed opal sits beautifully protected in it. I always have it on my night table and love watching the colors shimmer in the light. I wear it with delight and it is much admired. This is the documentary that inspired my ring: th-cam.com/video/9ljrGyk8ctc/w-d-xo.html