Having forgotten about an important occasion that required a nice gift, I turned to OPAL to bail me out! It actually took a little bit longer than an hour!
Dude, seriously your videos are awesome for so many reasons, the edit, the quality of the material, craftsmanship and information you share, and also your personality. Just brilliant mate! All combined with the professional approach with each element just makes for such enjoyable watching. Thank you for your time my friend!
I completely agree! Your videos are very well done and very WATCHABLE, no boredom here, lots of relevant information and guidance, and as a cherry on top, ofttimes a great chuckle! Your channel is my TH-cam destination for opals and learning about opals!
Just watched this with my captivated daughter (who now wants opal nails) and wanted to say thanks for a funny and informative video that we could watch together. It's always a pleasure to watch a skilled craftsman at work, big boy.
The thing I appreciate most about your work is your desire to preserve the material. I understand the economics of saving material - Opal ain't cheap! But I see that your appreciation runs deeper than just monetary concern. Your authenticity is always refreshing and I wish you great things in life and in your work! Thank you for sharing your journey.
At the risk of sounding mushy I would like to thank you for these shows that you make. Your channel in particular has gotten me and my little niece really excited about stones and minerals in general. My folks are a couple of old rock hounds and my interest in this has sparked excitement in them and has legitimately drawn us all closer. We go to club meetings together now and go on trips and things. Not sure you meant for that with your show but I thought you should know it has done some real good for me and my family. Thank you so much.
Pulitzer Opal That's fantastic, I would love to see the agate of the moment videos. It amazes me how beautiful these stones we have can be and I love to think of the processes that made these natural pieces of art. I love the instructional videos, I am going to try and cut my very first stone this next weekend and I am going to try and emulate the processes I have seen you do. Thank you for the best wishes to the family, my niece will especially love that, and thank you again for the great videos!!
Your “can’t hide from a Hyde” reminded me of Garrison Keillor’s commercial breaks during his Prairie Home Companion stuff. I enjoy your videos a lot; I learn a lot and you’re funny.
That is one beautiful stone and you made someone very very happy. I'm fairly new to your channel and I can't stop watching your videos! I love your humor and your knowledge on stones and cutting. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Very beautiful piece of opal. I am impressed once again everyone of your videos I learn something different which is amazing. I appreciate that. Keep up the good work. God bless take care.
Don, did you find that bottle of rum you misplaced? Yes you're right, every time I've cut on any Opal was an adventure. I got fitted for a front partial and was looking to put an Opal in one of the teeth and found out that's been done. More than once. I'm watching your subscriber tally, Videos like this will make it climb. Very good job. Dan
Beautiful pendant. Thank you very much for the lead on the .006 saw blade. I was able to get one from Kingsley. Very good blade and reasonably priced. They were very helpful and shipped right away.
Ok so I'm subscribed, hit the like button and now leaving comments........... never mind on the comments, I changed my mind ! 😊 Nice pendant, very nice pendant ! Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
Beautiful pendant. My grandfather made jewelry and my grandmother's favorite stone was opal and became mine and my mother's favorite as well. Enjoying your videos...interesting and funny. You sound like my other grandfather a little bit....lol...always joking around Dude what a beautiful white opal!!!
instructions do help. thanks for the video, it does inspire me with desire for more opal, opal video, and, digging for opal, even though we have none around here that i know of.
I was so happy to see you upload a new video! Found your channel last week and I've binged every single video since. I've been into minerals since I was a child but never before did an opal capture my attentiona before I saw your work! You really know how to find the hidden beauty in them. Started saving up for purchasing my first. (:
Thanks. The opal turned out far prettier than I thought it would given the rough. I bought equipment to cut opals and put it away while I worked folk time but now that I'm retired I want to use them. Before, many years ago, I cut opals purely by hand, on a plate with grits, and a little Dremel.
I am really enjoying your show and your knowledge and sass! Great combination of expertise and personality. I just love opal and have no expertise so, thank you so much for your time and sharing with all of us. Really, thank you.
Best opal tutorials anywhere, I enjoy the entertainment factor as well. Going to Tucson next week and in search of the Gem matrix opal , would like to sugar treat some it's ( so beautiful ) more bang for the $ Could you recommend a dealer , you have the finest material in hand always I realize it may have been mined long ago and perhaps scarce. Thank you
WOW, what a beautiful stone - wish I had one. I'm sure they loved the gift! Oh, never tell a German that you're going to give anybody a "gift" - as I found out while I was there, as it means "poison"! Go figure. Take care, "God Bless", sincerely -
TH-cam is gonna think I know something about gems now lol, having watched like 10 of your videos today. The more I watch the more I realize how little I know. But I do know your opal nail is fabulous.
You obviously have great taste. My nail is 'to die for!' (I lost the nail while setting the stone. Then about 7-8 weeks later (this past week) I FOUND IT!! I am so excited! I haven't been the same without it -- like Michael Jackson without his glove!
I like what did with that stone. I cut one similar to that one. I cut it free form and it came out well. I don't have the cash to get many stones but sometimes I get lucky.
@@PulitzerOpal True. But in 20 years + of trying to find good opals I've only been lucky twice. Once I found an opal dealer in the Denver area who bought directly from miners. I bought a piece of Mintebi black at $125 an ounce. I got a $4,000 and a $2,000 out of it. The dealer could not believe that I had gotten those stones from the one that he sold me. The other one I found was at the Jem and mineral show in Denver. In the dinosaur area, a woman was selling clam fossils for $ 50 each. One of them was completely opalized. She didn't know what she had. Since then I haven't found anything of value.
@@PulitzerOpal I've tried to find Welo opals but I can only find them on eBay. Only one had any true fire. The cost wasn't bad but I cannot seem to win the auctions.
I am a fan of rockhounding but i never get to do it 😪..i always like to watch your videos. I am an opal admirer but only get to see them here in youtube, i have seen 2 pieces but very tiny as they are in stud earrings 😁.. great job
Very nice. Keep up the good opal hobby 😉. I will keep watching your videos. Is it possible to write to you in email as i am really very curious about opals. I don't know if it can be allowed here 🙄🤔. Anyway, appreciated your reply 🤗 thanks 😊
Pulitzer Opal - How does one find a mentor or a class on cutting opal? I imagine rough would be available on eBay. At least quality a newcomer wouldn’t be afraid of ruining. 😂
Dude, seriously your videos are awesome for so many reasons, the edit, the quality of the material, craftsmanship and information you share, and also your personality. Just brilliant mate! All combined with the professional approach with each element just makes for such enjoyable watching. Thank you for your time my friend!
I completely agree! Your videos are very well done and very WATCHABLE, no boredom here, lots of relevant information and guidance, and as a cherry on top, ofttimes a great chuckle! Your channel is my TH-cam destination for opals and learning about opals!
I am content in listening, learning, giggling at the humour. You keep working, and I’ll keep watching...and giggling 🤭 😂
Opal is my birthstone (apparently) but it is truly THE most beautiful precious stone in the entire world. I love these videos.
I love the imbedded humor within your work!
Just watched this with my captivated daughter (who now wants opal nails) and wanted to say thanks for a funny and informative video that we could watch together. It's always a pleasure to watch a skilled craftsman at work, big boy.
The thing I appreciate most about your work is your desire to preserve the material. I understand the economics of saving material - Opal ain't cheap! But I see that your appreciation runs deeper than just monetary concern. Your authenticity is always refreshing and I wish you great things in life and in your work! Thank you for sharing your journey.
You, my good sir, are a nut. I love the humor in your vids, all delivered while teaching. It's a gift. Keep it up. 👍
At the risk of sounding mushy I would like to thank you for these shows that you make. Your channel in particular has gotten me and my little niece really excited about stones and minerals in general. My folks are a couple of old rock hounds and my interest in this has sparked excitement in them and has legitimately drawn us all closer. We go to club meetings together now and go on trips and things. Not sure you meant for that with your show but I thought you should know it has done some real good for me and my family. Thank you so much.
Pulitzer Opal That's fantastic, I would love to see the agate of the moment videos. It amazes me how beautiful these stones we have can be and I love to think of the processes that made these natural pieces of art. I love the instructional videos, I am going to try and cut my very first stone this next weekend and I am going to try and emulate the processes I have seen you do. Thank you for the best wishes to the family, my niece will especially love that, and thank you again for the great videos!!
Never found opals so beautiful until watching your videos.
Your “can’t hide from a Hyde” reminded me of Garrison Keillor’s commercial breaks during his Prairie Home Companion stuff. I enjoy your videos a lot; I learn a lot and you’re funny.
Thank you for teaching me about what you do. My wife and I like it very much. Thank you again.
It's great to see someone having fun with what they love.
That is absolutely gorgeous You are definitely Great at what you do That is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.
hi, i am 21 years old boy, have never seen an opal, but this guys personality is just ameizing, cant stop clicking on your videos, LOVE them!
@@PulitzerOpal then i guess you are very cool loser
That is one beautiful stone and you made someone very very happy. I'm fairly new to your channel and I can't stop watching your videos! I love your humor and your knowledge on stones and cutting. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
I had to stop and laugh 52 seconds in.....of course, I remember you! Now, on I go with your video.
Thank you in advance!
Thank you for still putting out great content in this time of strife. Keep up the amazing humor, and stay healthy!
Very pretty, hopefully the chosen lady loved it!💜💙💚
You are so funny! I love your videos. And the opals are nice too!! 🥰👍. Thank you for sharing!
Pulitzer Opal I used to sculpt birds out of clay. ClayFeathers was my name for them.
I love your videos! Beautiful work as always.
Love the humor in this video!❤ yes Opal is a great gift!✌😂
Like your videos mr :)
I work as a stonemason at Norways largest tombstoneproduction
And now you made me want to change my job :)
Omg that opening was hilarious! Haha
Loved your pencil joke , love your videos and growing to love you ...lol!
that opal is touching my doul .what u did is so beautiful the white opal with the 7 colors of the rainbow is even spiritual .
Beautiful...first class work as always!
You're in a mood here. Lol What a gorgeous opal! Wish I'd get a gift like that. Wow.
Very beautiful piece of opal. I am impressed once again everyone of your videos I learn something different which is amazing. I appreciate that. Keep up the good work. God bless take care.
Funny Guy!!! LOL! Your talent,opals and video Amazes Me as Always!!! It's absolutely gorgeous!
You did a great job with little time to come up with and make
Enjoyed and Thumbs up as always
Absolutely beautiful! I am in love with your work and the fact that you are a little bit of a good! Much love from Wales, UK xx
A little bit more on the light side with the laughs. I LIKE THIS VIDEO. Thanks for sharing
Awesome work.
I followed the instructions at the end of the video. Liked, commented, and subscribed.
Really enjoy your videos!
Don, did you find that bottle of rum you misplaced?
Yes you're right, every time I've cut on any Opal was an adventure.
I got fitted for a front partial and was looking to put an Opal in one of the teeth and found out that's been done.
More than once.
I'm watching your subscriber tally, Videos like this will make it climb.
Very good job.
Dan
That’s a crazy idea! An opal for a tooth in a partial! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Always nice to see some nice opal being worked. Bee-yoo-tiful.
Beautiful pendant. Thank you very much for the lead on the .006 saw blade. I was able to get one from Kingsley. Very good blade and reasonably priced. They were very helpful and shipped right away.
Ok so I'm subscribed, hit the like button and now leaving comments........... never mind on the comments, I changed my mind ! 😊
Nice pendant, very nice pendant !
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
@@PulitzerOpal
Yeah, guess I should have said that differently, where I'm from you hit a tree and mash a button ! 😊
Absolutely gorgeous, Sir xx
Beautiful pendant. My grandfather made jewelry and my grandmother's favorite stone was opal and became mine and my mother's favorite as well.
Enjoying your videos...interesting and funny. You sound like my other grandfather a little bit....lol...always joking around
Dude what a beautiful white opal!!!
Your such a pro! Really good at what you do. I think your one of the best and what a sense of humor aswell. Quickly becoming one of my favorites.
instructions do help. thanks for the video, it does inspire me with desire for more opal, opal video, and, digging for opal, even though we have none around here that i know of.
I was so happy to see you upload a new video! Found your channel last week and I've binged every single video since. I've been into minerals since I was a child but never before did an opal capture my attentiona before I saw your work! You really know how to find the hidden beauty in them. Started saving up for purchasing my first. (:
That is a good shape for an opal....the eye has more area to enjoy. Well done
seems you got the touch.....just think if you started like me 50 years ago. Opal Love
Love all your videos watching them one right after the other
Beautiful opal, excellent skill. Thank you for sharing.
I adore your work. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and talents with us all.
Found your channel by accident. Glad I did. You have a great personality and I’m learning so much!
Beautiful work! Enjoyed the video! Thanks for sharing your talent!
loved this video, beautiful stone, and your nail adornment was very stylish.
Posh Polish! That was exquisitely well done!
White Opal is my favorite 😍.
Such a nice style of pendant. Some that made someone a very happy person I bet😉
An I always "smash" the like button haha. ✌️
I am amazed that at my age I've discovered a new passion - watching you release opals from the matrix! Thanks.
Thanks. The opal turned out far prettier than I thought it would given the rough. I bought equipment to cut opals and put it away while I worked folk time but now that I'm retired I want to use them. Before, many years ago, I cut opals purely by hand, on a plate with grits, and a little Dremel.
Excellent work, plus a little humor goes a long way : )
Love watching your video's, also love your sense of humour.
An absolutely beautiful piece mate awesome love your work
Thanks once again for a great video we just enjoy learning all you have to offer and that’s a lot!
Did someone get into the moonshine? all joking aside, that is a Beautiful stone. nicely done.
Smashed that like button.
I'm sure that the recipient loved it ♥
I am really enjoying your show and your knowledge and sass! Great combination of expertise and personality. I just love opal and have no expertise so, thank you so much for your time and sharing with all of us. Really, thank you.
@@PulitzerOpal that should have read as Rebecca Moore(my wife) i dont say guys have sass. shes killing me
😮😮😮😍😍👌👌👍👍it's beautiful opals thank you !!
Best opal tutorials anywhere, I enjoy the entertainment factor as well. Going to Tucson next week and in search of the
Gem matrix opal , would like to sugar treat some it's ( so beautiful ) more bang for the $ Could you recommend a dealer , you
have the finest material in hand always I realize it may have been mined long ago and perhaps scarce. Thank you
Nice work on this one! I love your sense of humor.
Absolutely beautiful.
Talented and experienced. Well done you!. X
Your humor makes these videos so much better. I died laughing at the “pencil” joke , oh and I saw a face on one of your stones btw .
That’s an absolutely fabulous piece!
WOW, what a beautiful stone - wish I had one. I'm sure they loved the gift! Oh, never tell a German that you're going to give anybody a "gift" - as I found out while I was there, as it means "poison"! Go figure. Take care, "God Bless", sincerely -
One of my favorite channels and love this stone.
@@PulitzerOpal unfortunately I must miss Tuscon and Quartzsite. I hope you enjoy and score some nice deals and wonderful material.
Your work is amazing...Love it..
Your work is really good, bless your hands!!
That was just stunning.
TH-cam is gonna think I know something about gems now lol, having watched like 10 of your videos today. The more I watch the more I realize how little I know. But I do know your opal nail is fabulous.
You obviously have great taste. My nail is 'to die for!' (I lost the nail while setting the stone. Then about 7-8 weeks later (this past week) I FOUND IT!! I am so excited! I haven't been the same without it -- like Michael Jackson without his glove!
I like what did with that stone. I cut one similar to that one. I cut it free form and it came out well. I don't have the cash to get many stones but sometimes I get lucky.
@@PulitzerOpal True. But in 20 years + of trying to find good opals I've only been lucky twice. Once I found an opal dealer in the Denver area who bought directly from miners. I bought a piece of Mintebi black at $125 an ounce. I got a $4,000 and a $2,000 out of it. The dealer could not believe that I had gotten those stones from the one that he sold me. The other one I found was at the Jem and mineral show in Denver. In the dinosaur area, a woman was selling clam fossils for $ 50 each. One of them was completely opalized. She didn't know what she had. Since then I haven't found anything of value.
@@PulitzerOpal I've tried to find Welo opals but I can only find them on eBay. Only one had any true fire. The cost wasn't bad but I cannot seem to win the auctions.
@@diegoalejandromarinperez3303 Thanks.
you are so funny and talented! love your videos!!!!
Impressed that you have premade gold settings with diamonds laying around for a quick one day gift project! :D
"Hello big boy.. Remember me? *wink wink*"
I laughed me ass off, thank you for that!!
Also, you have a spammer in the comments :)
It's stunning!
That was a sharp pendant loved watching you cut it
So beautiful!!
Beautiful! Lucky lady!
Absolutely Beautiful!
Another fantastic outcome..Thankyou for the Vid.
awesome video! I always enjoy
I am a fan of rockhounding but i never get to do it 😪..i always like to watch your videos. I am an opal admirer but only get to see them here in youtube, i have seen 2 pieces but very tiny as they are in stud earrings 😁.. great job
Very nice. Keep up the good opal hobby 😉. I will keep watching your videos. Is it possible to write to you in email as i am really very curious about opals. I don't know if it can be allowed here 🙄🤔. Anyway, appreciated your reply 🤗 thanks 😊
.thats however is the most beautiful pendant i have ever seen
Beautiful setting love marquise.
Great! Educational and entertaining to watch.😁
Another stunning jewel so so pretty xx
Man that's a gorgeous pendant. Lucky for the person who received it.
@@PulitzerOpal Just a hunch, but I'm guessing you're very generous.
@@PulitzerOpal I'm pretty sure you're more generous than you give yourself credit for. Keep on keeping on.
Thanks for the show!
i love all your content keep up the awesome videos
Love learning from you! White opal is so pretty!
Pulitzer Opal I look forward to seeing the video! :) I did not know opal came in so many colors until I found your videos
Pulitzer Opal Nice! I can’t wait to see what you got?! I have the bell turned on! 😉
Very beautiful ☃️
That was a beautiful stone.😊
Just subscribed. Love your videos. Makes me realize I should have sought a career in gemstones way back when. I adore opal!
Pulitzer Opal - How does one find a mentor or a class on cutting opal? I imagine rough would be available on eBay. At least quality a newcomer wouldn’t be afraid of ruining. 😂
Beautiful!
One of my favorite gemstones. Also my birthstone.
@@PulitzerOpal Yes, I do. I've been a lover of gemstones for 30 years.