Cutting Premium Malawi Agates Open w/ Lapidary Saw

Let's cut open a bunch of Malawi agates from Africa and see how many will be premium African gems! We had a great batch with these beauties and I cut them all open on my 6" Hi Tech Diamond saw.
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[@donnaboyle669]

Spectacular reveals, I enjoyed this video as usual. The excitement you show is amazing. Thank you for always being yourself.

[@AgateDad]

I appreciate your comment, thank YOU (all of you) for letting me be myself ❤️

[@juliedisco316]

How could I buy one? Julie

[@darkseidtheboss4811]

This is why imo agates are better than precious gems (diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires) despite not been commercially as valuable, they're all unique which means there's always something new to see

[@erogers7053]

I feel the same for agates and opals interms of the uniqueness making them alot better looking than all other 'precious gems'.

[@Parksy747]

I do a lot of sapphire fossicking and you'd be surprised how different they can be. All the colours of the rainbow. Some with 2 or 3 different colours. It's mind blowing seeing precious gems in your sieve that came out of a dirty creek. But I understand what you're saying. I've bought 7kg of these Malawi agates. Pretty fun to cut 👍🏻

[@gary3270]

Wow! Those Malawi agates are BEAUTIFUL! That one that looked like it had purple bands was really exceptional! Gorgeous!

[@darrinwilliams5715]

Killer colors!! The blue and orange ones were off the charts.😎😎

[@priscillagreer6471]

Thank you so very much for doing this! It is so wonderful that we older folks get to experience this, with all the technology we have today!

[@luckyotter623]

Nature is an amazing artist. Thank you for sharing these beauties with us!

[@PainlessJen]

I bought some Malawi babies after seeing one of your videos. They were so incredible, (several as gorgeous as the blue & yellow one) that I just bought a couple more pounds of them, plus some of the larger nodules. Excited to recover from my carpal tunnel release surgery & cut into them! Thanks so much for posting great content

[@pamelaklemp5615]

First thought was Mesmerizing! Pure NATURAL UNTREATED BEAUTY! Such an honor to behold the revealed heart of the stone. Thank you 😊.

[@markgubbins1958]

Stunning reveals !!! That last one has got to be one of the most beautiful agates I've ever seen. Thanks !!!!!

[@rebeccajones3461]

That “long” agate at 14:50 reminds me of a mountain range or iceberg or battleship. It is really cool to see how unique these all are. Thanks for sharing.

[@AgateDad]

Love it!

[@rhondamorrissey1112]

Oh so beautiful. I just love watching you open these amazing agates

[@coffeebean41]

WOW, that last one was really incredible!! Not what I was expecting to see at all!

[@mommakimmins5554]

The orange one with the purple quartz in the middle reminds me of a candle flame. That blue one is SO pretty too

[@keithcunningham7925]

I love malawi agates they are so frickin awesome and I would have to say the smiley one was my favorite very cool

[@AgateDad]

They’re so good!

[@dustinfindsrocks]

Blue and orange together are my absolute favorite! Freaking STUNNER!

[@518hs]

So, so beautiful! I love the blue and orange. But they were all really cool.

[@mjremy2605]

The ones you showed at end, so fabulous! I love the gold and white colors! Real fun to watch, thank you!

[@sfhowl2001]

Love the blue and orange one with quartz pocket. The bands are gorgeous!

[@dawnminard218]

That Rock with the two Geo Pockets that you just showed when you put those two halves together it was shaped like a butterfly oh my goodness those are so beautiful thank you for sharing all your agates and things with all of us and how you cut them mother nature does an amazing job making beautiful things I would take an agate any day over any diamond or precious gems absolutely love❤ agates my favorite Agate is crazy lace agate I have one on my necklace and I wear it everyday it is my favorite necklace to wear

[@valariemeltzer1059]

Wow these agates are absolutely stunning. The last one was so very cool. Total blessing to see these. Would love to do this.

[@tulazaz]

WOW, I love the blue and orange agate!!! Orange and blue being complimentary colors on the color wheel, makes each other stand out more. Beautiful!!! (Which is why grocery stores use a blue background for their oranges display. Makes the oranges look orangier 😊.)

[@meg2831]

Such bright colors! My goodness! I love the ones that have orange in them.

[@nicolepinkham4241]

Oh my gosh! Your excitement is so contagious!! I found myself grinning ear to ear when you opened up that agate that you almost bet your saw away for! Amazing agates! Great video! Thanks for sharing that experience!

[@geoffjohnson6555]

holy cow Taylor, those were seriously some premium cuts. My head is spinning; what a sweet batch!! That gnarly one with the botryoidal pocket was my favorite, it has SO much going on. Thanks for the content my friend. And thanks again for the special note for my son Jude, can't wait to see his face when he reads it Christmas morning. Take care

[@Ontario_Rockhound]

Awesome gates, some great colours and fortifications!

[@francoiselandriault8164]

Wow! They are all spectacular but my favorite one is the last one with the vibrant colors. Very cool.

[@marthajbarkerII8473]

I think they are ALL beautiful. And your enthusiasm, as you cut and reveal, is contagious!!! 😊😊

[@Operocks]

When I saw that opener in color 😱 I could feel your reaction, what an absolute stunner 🙌 great cuts!

[@ckoch93]

One of the best all around cutting videos of all time

[@AgateDad]

You rock 🪨

[@Debbie4729]

These are delightful!!!!Thank you for showing them to us!!!

[@EvanTietz]

My goodness Malawi agates are so gorgeous! Thank you for another cutting journey sir and I hope you’re well!

[@AgateDad]

So nice of you! You too!

[@markbaehne9389]

Great cuts today those are so gorgeous !

[@rochelem3872]

Hello my druid friend from a past life, long long ago. I was so shocked to recognize your soul in the video but to see that you are still working with the elements makes me so happy to see!! You can take the Druid out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the Druid. Wishing you many blessings in this life soul brother! Be Well!! 👋😊

[@jmcgovern6454]

Friday started out great with all these beautiful cuts ❤

[@AgateDad]

I think so too!

[@whtmgckgrl]

OMG, best results video I've I've seen of yours! Those colors!!

[@karencole1623]

Love the one with the face the most

[@janetnelson6576]

Fantastic video!!!! Gorgeous agates and SO much fun to watch and enjoy your responses!!! So glad I found you!!!!!!!!!!

[@unseelie63]

Absolutely gorgeous,thank YOU so much for sharing,I enjoy your videos so much! Your enthusiasm and the unique beauty you reveal and share with us is a real joy,I always look forward to new videos.The Malawi agates are stunning!

[@payal_mutha]

❤oh my god that's so beautiful! Just felt like having a jewellery of every one of them! So much in love with agates!

[@tingyang8743]

Actually really liked the cloudy one! Reminds me of ghosts and fog but in a good way!

[@sandfly60]

We used to set the small Agate Creek agates in plaster in an empty milk carton and cut the whole thing into slices. Great fun.

[@stormymountainrockworks]

Love these. Have a stash myself. Highest “hit” rate out there for the buck, in my opinion.

[@AgateDad]

Totally agree!

[@mattmatt6572]

Where is the source of Malawi agates?

[@spend4zen1]

I love nerding out about rocks and gemstones. I do not have the means or space to cut rocks but at least I can watch.

[@lisamills-wv6nc]

Absolutely GORGEOUS AGATES!!! 😊

[@HoneySamuels]

Omg 6.30 is stunning, ❤ I love natural agate , Thankyou for making these vids and sharing

[@OnlyRealTink777]

That blue and orange one wow ! Just total wow

[@samuelfiore7949]

Those blue ones are mind blowing.

[@sandfly60]

Nice chatoyancy in that blue one. And that orange sorbet face is lovely.

[@janettetippetts7942]

Those are all phenomenal! I watch another YT channel that involves crocodiles and alligators and his community has come up with a motto of "All alligator and crocodile lives matter!" I think in your case it's, 'All Agate cuts matter!' All Beauties in their own rights. Thanks for what you share with us, it's OUTSTANDING!

[@AgateDad]

Very cool!

[@agatabilltopay8822]

I walked about 4 km on lake Ontario this week-end as the weather was incredibly mild... I collected a few rocks... They were not as beautiful as these agates but the pleasure was the same!!😅 Thank you for sharing these treasures with us. Now I'm always wondering what they would look if they were cut... 😂! Even my vocab has improved!!

[@susangingrich2591]

Orange and blue was the best I’ve seen you cut🤗

[@DrJ4712]

9:54 The contrast is remarkable!!😮❤

[@KDPhillips]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@CyntheaAnderson]

That green one is super gorgeous!

[@minerjohnny41]

Great video once again. Those cuts were spectacular ... my favorite from this session of cutting is the green one. Like you said, the depth of those bands are incredible That double window is pretty epic Also, I messaged you on IG

[@AgateDad]

Thanks, I’ll try to get to that soon

[@maryseaman312]

the optical illusions are amazing!

[@kathywhite4547]

That was amazing. Such beautiful pieces.

[@Texan1048]

Heart stopped beating at 9:15... that kind of beauty cannot even be described

[@AgateDad]

Yes!!!

[@kristineohashi5970]

Whoa!! Those are all so beautiful, but the one with the blue outer and orange centre is positively stunning!!! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@debidehm9129]

I’m a new sub. I’ve loved collecting rocks since I was a kid. My parents used to joke that I would come home from vacation 50lbs heavier....just in rocks! I don’t know one rock from another. I just like pretty rocks! I have them in decorative glass bowls all over! I love watching you videos! Thank you!

[@janececelia7448]

I'm so glad you didn't have to give away your son. It's like opening up Christmas presents only so much better. They are stunning! Thank you.

[@diannameyers8163]

Do you ever show jewelry made from the cuttings?( Pieces ) That last one was phenomenal 🎉😂❤

[@butchgarner3911]

that just said "Do Not Give Away Your Saw!!" great video!!

[@beckyandrew53]

Love that agate with the green husk

[@jessicadavenport2808]

That orange and blue is AMAZING! 😍😍😍

[@viktorshevtsov3749]

О ! Мой , Бог ! Какая красота ! Камни сумасшедшей расцветки ! Поздравляю, дружище ! Спасибо, за предоставленную радость !Все агаты , самые лучшие !

[@user-jx9qv5in9l]

I could watch opening acts all day!

[@tonnyvanhemert9826]

Great video:) you can minimize the blowouts while using the vise. I always use one. When the cut is nearly done, slow the speed and pressure down to near nothing, and hold the end sticking out with your hand to subtly guide it through the last millimeter;)

[@AgateDad]

Great tip!

[@KayInMaine]

Those were incredible to see!

[@agarcia8571]

Thanks for sharing ❤ this beautiful creations 🌟

[@joyflupke345]

I enjoyed , they are all beautiful 🤗 Thank you 🌺

[@joaomarcos7394]

crazzy this is beauiful this agate is siple woanderful we in beazil dont have this quality amazing

[@seaberry_23]

Incredible!! That was so fun to watch thank you❤️🥹

[@joanrieser2580]

Great video…great presentation and great rocks ❤

[@AgateDad]

Thanks so much! You rock 🪨

[@gemstonejudy5900]

That last one is breathtaking!😍

[@patriciakaufmann2229]

Love your show!!!

[@jamesblake7338]

Yeah man, those were crazy cool!

[@killeresk]

Some very nice ones there.

[@debidevaney8398]

Those agates are insanely beautiful. 🎉 congratulations on a successful cutting session☺️

[@dawnminard218]

😮😮😮😮😮 that is beautiful overload those are just gorgeous❤❤❤

[@lorimihelick5475]

Those are sooooo pretty 😍

[@dollfacemissy]

That last one looks like the face of a dog!!! With both pieces side by side, wow…. That’s amazing!!!!🐶

[@deeanderson4440]

That emoji rock needs a special place on your shelf 😂😊

[@msnorbaiduri3855]

So pretty the blue and orange 🎉

[@HoneySamuels]

OMG 9:39 I can’t believe it 😮 makes me want to go find me a bucket of Malawi and find a saw ASAP

[@aidairis2996]

MA-RA-VI-LHO-SAS......PARABENS TAYLOR!!! COISA LINDA...BELÍSSIMAS

[@daralowry6336]

You're killin' me!!!!❤

[@grokeffer6226]

Beautiful!!!

[@chrissiejundt9867]

Simply beautiful

[@colleenlinke4208]

4:54 and 9:41 those are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nikkibranigan7888]

Fricking Amazing!!

[@janehelbert7551]

I really liked "the face"!

[@vtx2023]

dayum, these turned out awesome.the thumbnail agate was my favorite 😄

[@patriciakaufmann2229]

Orange and blue love ot gorgeous!!!

[@maryseaman312]

12:52. I haven't watched a lot and know even less than nothing about what is being accomplished, but so far, that is the first time that you have opened up a rock and the two sides do not match as precisely (almost as if they are two separate moments of creation) as what you have shown in so many of these cuttings. I thought that was really interesting - - as are most all of them.

[@donnalantz7981]

All so beautiful.

[@chrismonge5536]

I love watching your videos. They are awesome.

[@AgateDad]

Glad you like them!

[@TheSimmy77]

Another excellent video :) I know you're taken and a dad but the fact that you're easy on the eyes with a great voice doesn't hurt either lol HNY 2024!

[@user-zh3th3es4h]

Lindíssimas! Soi apaixonada por ágatas!

[@pamelanay2195]

Love watching you 💕