Gemstone DRAGON Eggs! Crystal Hunting on the Beach!

Come with us to this beautiful UK beach where we beachcomb for incredible natural glowing carnelian gemstones hidden among the gravel! Watch as Gail then forges a one-of-a-kind silver necklace with our finds!
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[@karenbelter6325]

Time to take a break from pottery and do my second favorite thing - watching the Northern Mudlarks!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Ooh, a potter! Thank you! xx

[@sarapayne3425]

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[@peggyreid6836]

Gail, your necklace is spectacular in every way just as you and Alex are spectacular. Thank you for the wonderful larking experience. Greetings from the U.S.A.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Aw, thank you! xx

[@sheiladickerson5198]

Your beautiful stones are like morsels of delicious 🍬 candy! I'll take a bite!!! Lovely necklace Gail! Alex, the slow motion shot of the wave coming over the camera at the beach was awesome!!! Thanks again for a wonderful video!😍

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you so much! They are like candy, aren't they! xx

[@Katseye102]

The green stone could be ocean jasper. That’s what it looked like to me. They are really beautiful! Did you know in Roman times the men that went into battle would carry a piece of carnelian into battle for courage. They believed it gave them courage. Pretty stones!!

[@doylamite3356]

Thanks for another great video. I loved that underwater shot of the wave coming in. You can really see how much the pebbles and glass get tossed around by the waves

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Alex has been dying to get a shot like that, haha! I'm sure you will see more of them in the future too. Thank you! 🥰

[@mysticmike9778]

The little round that you found at 2:15 looks a lot like the nodules I found in my area and that cloudy within could be a crystal pocket. Forms of chalcedony both Jasper being a opaque Matrix and agate being clear or banded both can occur simultaneously. And you're not too far from the truth when you call them dragons eggs for they come from the bubbles and crevices within Basalt

[@cmmc3400]

I wrote a story for my granddaughter a long time ago. I was a storyteller, not a writer so the spoken word is important to me. I can't physically hunt treasures anymore and getting out to see people is nearly out of the question. I am home-bound and online addicted, keeping my sanity. So............ That quartz round stone with the white spot will be the stone I speak of when I retell the story "The Life of a Stone." It inspired me and touched me for this reason. Before it was found, it waited. Mother Earth spent millions of years making it exactly as you found it. To honor that, it is now in a story. I am a hippy-dippy chick from the 60s and 70s and that will never be taken from my heart, it is layered the same way the earth layers its stones. One important thing at a time.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

That is beautiful! You sound like you have an incredible imagination! It does look like a magical little stone. All the best, Gail & Alex xx

[@badzootus]

Cool under-the-waves and along-the-surf photography

[@karenk380]

You found some real stunners today. And you had me guessing to the end as to what the necklace would look like. It is fabulous, as always. Are hag zones found everywhere or are there only certain location where they turn up? I love rock hounding. Beauty is everywhere for those who care to see it. Thanks ladies.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you Karen! Hag stones are more common in some places than others. Some beaches won't have any at all and other places have many! Most of them are fossilised worm holes xx

[@judishubert6016]

Loved today's show and the necklace was stunning. You two are do fun to watch. The music and the shots of your countryside touch my heart. I want to come to Scotland so bad!!!!!

[@Katseye102]

Hag stones are found everywhere, I found mine in the Nevada desert, possibly near where there had been water at one time, it’s been so long ago I don’t remember. Never found another….

[@jenmorricone4014]

Incredible visuals with music. Loved the wave and underwater scene. Bravo!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you! xx

[@SuperCharlie2002]

Beautiful necklace! You both are so talented. Love your channel ❤. I do alot of metal detecting and find a lot of melted silver. I learned from you that I can re melt it with small torch and make new stuff. 😊

[@heidiavera5071]

So many beautiful stones especially when you hold them up to the sun 🌞. Your a very talented artisan!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you so much! They are one of our favourite gemstones! 😊

[@peachstateexplorer8004]

What amazing stones!!!! Love all the wonderful colors and patterns🤗🤗 Mum "Gail", the necklace is truly amazing!!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩 We do have to be mindful for the tides, they will roll in hardly with any warnings!!!! You ladies do such a amazing job at editing all your videos, putting together all the clips, adding the sound and all, you could do some professional filming😎😎 Hugs and prayers to you both from Ga USA!!!!!!! - Peter

[@dantoddp1]

My fav time of the week! Time for a Northern Mudlarks Video. Thank you both for another fun Film.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Great to have you join us! xx

[@AndreaDingbatt]

Thank you for your uploads, especially this one!! Andrea, Jasper and George the Pigeon. XxX

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thanks for watching! xx

[@lindapeterson2684]

the music……the light……the colors….the wind……and beautiful jewelry….awwwwww….nice….

[@abdelhak6470]

Beautiful jewel !! But along the video, I was wondering if the Northern mudlarks would make an omelet Arnold Benett with dragon eggs. 🤣

[@brandihayes1274]

when Alex was talking about the hag stone, I mistakenly heard "wards off people"... I was like, sign me up!! lol

[@joannhempen8210]

Wow Gorgeous necklace! Absolutely stunning!!

[@silverback5033]

Giday ladies from Slacks Creek, SE Queensland, some great looking agates and carnelian on that beach. Looks like a great day hunting and nice jewellery work on the necklace. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin

[@franceshurt3517]

Hello girls, firstly what is a hag stone? And then, do you polish and the cut the stones or visa versa and next question what is a dragon's egg? We have agate in Oz too, my mother was an avid collector but the stones were usually polished and kept for their beauty rather than be made into jewelry, do you normally do that or something else, I'd really like to know🥰👍

[@lemfam4693]

I love the slow motion of the waves coming in, especially the one where the camera was under the water. You can really see the stones being tumbled by the waves. What a wonderful collection of jewels you've found on your adventure! The necklace is gorgeous and such a unique piece of art. I know whoever ended up with it just loves it.

[@liacurran3707]

Natural gems are the best ever to find.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Aren't they! xx

[@janahertzberg6485]

Really amazing! Love that Dragon Egg! Wow!

[@heidihalderman1118]

I LOVE your background music.

[@pkmitch48]

What are you using to drill the hole in the rock ? Thanks for a wonderful video.

[@graciecrystalsresinlady]

Absolutely beautiful, which beach did you go to?

[@Kazza_8240]

13:00 - I'm sure I could see a heart shape from a certain angle, with the lines going horizontal, maybe you could polish it into a heart shape and make a pendant with it 😁 I loved this video, I collect crystals and stones, I love the colours and patterns, and they're so tactile. I always love watching you guys make jewelery as well, it's mesmerizing. 💛

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Will have to have a closer look! x

[@terriatwell4041]

@@NorthernMudlarks yes! That piece looked like a heart upside down. 24:02

[@marylousinger3489]

I saw a heart-shaped bit, also.

[@virginiabell7709]

I live on a small island in nw Washington state, USA.My beach has quite a bit of carnelian too.

[@bonnerdebbie]

What a wonderful day at the beach, they are al beautiful. Gail, your necklace is stunning!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you! xx

[@darrennorth943]

That is amazing gail very smart keep safe girls xx

[@kimpeasester]

LADIES, PERHAPS BRING WATER BITTLE WITH YOU NEXT TIME SO YOU CAN SPRAY THE ROCKS THEN SHOW US

[@claravillegas5815]

Thank you for taking me on your journey with you.

[@MaryABaker-rd3mm]

Absolutely beautiful! Stay safe! ❤

[@brandonmyers4078]

Hope all’s well !! Another fantastic way to end my night blessings lady’s 🙌🏼

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you! Enjoy your night! xx

[@christineingram55]

It’s great picking jewels from the seashore ,and they were certainly very beautiful and you had time to relax by the se too.I find that so soothing and miss living by the sea as I am in West Midlands now.. But I at least I get a chance to go and see great places with you,many are near water too ..I love the Necklace it’s really one of a kind..Love n Light 🥰

[@deborah2063]

Excellent video! I love hunting rocks also. Michigan Great Lakes are a treasure trove! We don't have to watch for tides. As huge and almost ocean like as the Great Lakes are there is no tides! We collect Carnelian and agates also. If you'd ever like to see an example of Great Lakes shores and rocks watch Michigan Rocks. He does interesting videos on rock and fossilized coral hunting! He also tumbles, cuts and makes jewelry and other items from rocks. Thank you for another excellent jewelry making episode. Your friend from Michigan 🌷🐦🇺🇸

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you! xx

[@jacksmancave170]

Some beautiful finds!

[@steventhomas4288]

Fantastic as per. If people have mental health problems. Just watch these videos. The sea so relaxing. And all well put together ❤. We love them all. Stay safe Stay alive 🙏❤

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it xx

[@permiebird937]

Nice stone finds. Several of the stones you found had quartz crystal pockets, it's the white crackly looking bit in the center of some of those deeply colored stones. The green stone Gail found with the red spot at around 6 minutes looks like Jasper, which is in the same family as agates, and have a wonderful range of colors. Your necklace is beautiful 💜

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Yes, the ones with quartz are pretty. I think one even had amethyst inside - they often do! xx

[@jelwood0314]

Love, love, love the necklace!

[@tracey6038]

I totally enjoyed watching this video. Such talent Gale. Love it

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it! xx

[@peterdrew5068]

Bravo a great episode!

[@cherylcarnes4207]

Very beautiful. I love looking for rocks on the beach. The necklace is stunning. You look like you enjoy your work very much. Thank you for your beautiful videos. It's an adventure every week.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

We love what we do!! Thank you very much! 🥰

[@bctrails7206]

I must say those carnelian gemstones really do have a certain almost golden glow of their own in the sunlight, as with the Lasses who find them.Loved the close ups near the end and the silverwork!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Aw, thank you! The evening light on that beach really shows up the stones xx

[@joncaradies3155]

Nice video ! Peaceful and poetic ...... Beautiful creations on the workbench ..... :D

[@sharonhinson1925]

I absolutely love watching you both. I can’t wait for this pandemic to be over with so I can visit Scotland. Watching you two make we want to visit the land of my ancestors.

[@patjohnson9287]

Wonderful fun hunting rocks and watching you make that beautiful necklace! Thanks

[@pennyhoward3438]

Awesome finds, love hag stones. Wonderful necklace👍

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you penny! 🥰

[@beckyholub7467]

Thank you for another wonderful segment!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Glad you enjoyed it! xx

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

Oh what beautiful stones. I wish I would have been able to go with you on this journey today. I love all the stones. Enjoy!!! 😍🙋🏼🇺🇸

[@lisaapps6890]

Gail and Alex I love watching you make Jewlery , it’s so relaxing and you are so talented 🤩

[@Carolbearce]

The necklace is absolutely gorgeous. The cornelian is so pretty.

[@jaybrown991]

I went to sea ham to try and find things but there wasn’t much

[@NorthernMudlarks]

It takes a bit of finding these days x

[@KentishMudlarks]

Thank you again for a cracking video and beautiful jewellery made from nature’s treasure Lovely watch Thank you Mark and Julie ⭐️👍⭐️👍⭐️

[@scottishmudlarking]

Love collecting agates and carnelian - they always trick you into thinking it's orange sea glass ;) Love the necklace Gail made and must give drilling agates another go! I'll say it again - absolutely stunning necklace, whoever gets this is lucky ! xo Nicole & Craig

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you so much, guys! We are so in love with carnelian xx

[@gypsea23]

Beautiful craftsmanship ladies..love the photography and music so peaceful...thank you! 🌿

[@statewench2828]

That is beautiful Gail simple beautiful.

[@Bostonbrecash15]

4:26 OMG that has to be like the cutest skeleton I've ever seen! It's like he's had a super rough life but his expression is still "Duhhhh, I r skleton... Rawr!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@NorthernMudlarks]

It does look like a cute lil skull! ☠️🥰

[@michellestultz5529]

From one jewelry maker to another 👏👏👏 absolutely beautiful ❣️ Girls I enjoy watching u both! Wonderful videos and Gail super MUM!!! Thanks for all the wonderful videos please keep em coming 😊❣️💙

[@anitaassad4499]

Hi hi from Johannesburg south Africa. Love watching you find beautiful things. The necklace is stunning.

[@sheridamiddleton763]

Gail I love to watch you create your beautiful pieces, such a clever, creative girl. Thank both you and Alek for sharing your adventures with all of us, especially those of us who are “land locked”! Take care and thank you for taking us along with you on your “wonder filled” adventures. Love from Ontario Canada. ❤️❤️

[@scottishwifie14]

Is this Spittal beach near Berwick upon Tweed it looks familiar. Fantastic video.

[@nanettecanter6118]

I just love all your adventures, it's just like I'm there with you discovering all your treasures. I can't get enough. Thank you for sharing your discoveries.

[@franceslongo5532]

That beach is a jewelers paradise..I love doing that stuff..you guys are great,love ya..❤️

[@patriciablacklock7326]

Fabulous, lovely scenery and excellent filming. Loving the necklace, totally unique. Really enjoyed this video, thank you xx

[@jwhite1707]

Extra magical with all the fairy dust 🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼‍♂️ Would love to know where you were.

[@karleenpage5979]

Awesome necklace Gail! A real designer piece. Would love to see a pendant made out of the Dragon's Egg Gail found near the end. I was wondering while I was watching the video - where did the Carnelian and Chalcedony come from? There didn't seem to be any cliffs nearby. Was there a gemstone 💍💎mine there at one time? What a lovely place to go! Maybe some day...🛫✈ 🛬Hugs from Virginia!💜 💜

[@noobandfriends2420]

I have literal dreams of sifting though piles of rocks picking out the nice looking ones. There aren't many rocks where I'm from so I'm not sure where the desire is coming from. Maybe some ancestral echo.

[@sherrya6922]

Just gorgeous!! I love that, great talent!♡

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you so much! xx

[@suzannest.charles5649]

Your videos are so peaceful, they are so full of beautiful finds and information and bring happiness in this time of struggle. I adore watching and the music just takes me away. You both have the god given talent of artesians.. Thank you..ox

[@kimbain4368]

Shmoo-approved!! Beautiful necklace, Gail. I love watching you gals create your masterpieces. I'm wondering if that green stone is some kind of jasper? I've never met a jasper that I didn't like, and there are so many kinds! Carnelians are my next favorites and are cousins of the jaspers. I'm not an orange bead fan, but carnelians glow from within it seems. Like an ember. The cinematography was stunning. Great job! Take care, ladies

[@sarahscraftyallsorts6482]

Am trying to guess what Northumberland coat that is lol i used to live in amble and Huxley as a kid and it’s definitely not those beaches. I find loads of hag stones here on the north east coasts. We found a few at st Mary’s lighthouse last weekend. Do you know how the holes are formed ? Great work stunning xx

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you very much! We have found lots of hag stones in the north east too. Apparently holes are fossilised marine worm holes! xx

[@sarahscraftyallsorts6482]

@@NorthernMudlarks oh wow that’s amazing millions of year old tunnels . My daughter is very spiritual and says they are magical xx

[@marieasweeting3369]

Love Berwick, so many lovely things.x

[@felishapenney6]

If you Don't mind could you do some beautiful casting. dolls face jewelry something like that again .. love the creativity you girls come up with

[@hoardershaven4822]

Omgoodness! I love stones! You have a beach with so many beautiful one's, I'd have to bring a few people along just so I could bring have of the amazingly gorgeous one's around all the amazing ones you've found. So many unique and beautiful stones, glass and some are minerals, correct! I would have amazing beautiful garden. The both of you have so much talent that you turn them into works of art! AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL! You are so blessed with talent, patience and with the cost of supplies, traveling to places, all the other necessities needed to create all these amazing works of art, what an another blessing to have this platform to show your gits and talents! Alex, I don't know remember if you have ever met up with Tom Burleigh, I'd have to go back and look, but between the 2 of you...I would love the combination or even separate video's of the 2 of you speaking. Your voices are like the sound flow of a slow small stream in the chaos of life. Peaceful, soothing, endlessly calming and ceasely flowing to create an atmosphere of bliss! I could listen to the both of you talk for hours! Someday, I hope someone with the powers that be recognize that gift and offer you both the chance to use that gift to narrate on a wider scale then you channels. One of both of your many gifts! ❤ Wishing you all blessings and health from one of your channels American fans!

[@denisew3917]

Lovely relaxing way to spend the day hunting for Dragon Eggs. Nice to see other families enjoying the beach.

[@lisacassells3828]

Love Agates thanks for sharing. Our family were Agate Hounds since I was little.

[@khall999]

Wonderful to watch !!! Just enjoy you both and your videos so much! Also the jewelry making is right up my interest ally❤️

[@elizabethscruggs1622]

Hello from the USA. I loved the piece you found Alex that looked like an egg with a youk inside. It was gorgeous and an amazing find. Love watching you both and your moms jewelry is beautiful and its fascinating to watch her make it!

[@hoardershaven4822]

At 11:10 in your video you pick up what I see as a teddybear! With it paused at 11:17 Your thumb is on his head, on the left of the screen is a tiny arm and big leg. With your mom and your talent and a bit of small carving, he would be an amazing teddybear pendant or ring. Oh, I would love to see that! I wondered if anyone else saw the 🧸when you picked that piece up? I have watched this video 3 times I think😍 just for the pure beauty of the video, the amazing pieces, the 🧸, and to admire Gail's skill of making and admiring her finished necklace. Every video is my new favorite 😍. Thanks as always for sharing!

[@mrbarbelbarbello2332]

That necklace is 'striking'. There's no symmetry but it works like a functional sculpture. It looked like it would also suit the shwoo and I mean that as a compliment. Then with that blue sky and the sunlight it becomes something else. You capture some superb images. Thank you for uploading. Actually, them waves going over the camera weren't bad either...

[@jhonatheexplorer9104]

Hello, i just started to watch your videos. We've been in seaham today, we enjoyed finding a sea glass in all shapes and colors

[@KT06]

I love this necklace! It's beautiful! You should rly think about doing some actual tutorials and she explains her process she makes it look so simple! I make and sell jewelry and metal stamped stuff and mess with metal that way also do paintings /crafts but my next thing to teach myself is the soldering and stuff like what your mom did so I can do my own ball headpins and pendants and what not now I'm way more Inspired to try it! That dragons egg is gorgeous too, im in Central Pennsylvania USA and have searched the waters edges around here for SO LONG then last yr I finallllly found a big hag stone the size of a big potatoe and a small one with multiple holes, haven't found one since lol I wish I could come there and search for things sometime, coolest thing I've found since was a 1950s green glass soda bottle seen the bottom sticking outta the mud alone the rivers edge where the water just starts and pulled it out expecting whatever it was to be shattered but it was all in 1 piece I did some researching to figure out the exact type and did find a comparison pic and it was right but I forget off the top of my head, I've tried everything to get the mud and who knows what else out of the inside but nothing is working any suggestions?!

[@margaretgilbertson1118]

Beautiful necklace! Love this video as my hobby is searching for Lake Superior Agates in my local area of Wisconsin. The agates you found are very similar to the Lake Superior agates I find here. So great to see such a beautiful necklace make of natural stones.

[@theresac.3216]

This was a beautiful video! I do love the necklace too! Thanks for the Patreon shout out and bonus perk! It's appreciated! 😊

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you! xx

[@robbybobby6483]

I must say that sandblasting Alex endured during the filming of the video attests to your commitment to you channel. I love the way the sand illuminated in the sun. I want to commend you and Gail for all you go thru for your fans. Not only the traveling, rain, cold, heat and of course the wind. I could go on but I think you get my point. Thanks always.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Yes, I was covered in sand after this tip, haha. But I loved how the sand looked like shooting stars in the sunlight! Thank you very much!! 🥰

[@robbybobby6483]

@@NorthernMudlarks great camera work and marvelous editing.

[@Carl09of09]

I could spend hours there! Lovely view also! ✌🏻😊

[@NorthernMudlarks]

It's hard to tear ourselves away - usually only retreat because the tide is coming in, lol x

[@Carl09of09]

@@NorthernMudlarks that would definitely be a good reason! 😊

[@Adele.N]

Question, who wrote the song in this video that’s playing at 12:19.? It seems like it’s your theme song because you play it so much, but I like it very much. Are you able to let us know who the artists are in your videos.? the music is so relaxing. I would love a copy of your music.

[@maryS1895]

I was enjoying your videos up until u started the favorites with Patreons and having priority for the necklace,, Not everyone can afford to be a patreon, And some people may not be patreons but by subscribing and raising your numbers we do contribute, Bye

[@diannamoore1522]

I live on the coast of western Washington state and we too have carnelian agates on our beaches. They are not as sea-polished as yours and they often have darker bands of color (like veins) rather than the lighter bands as yours have., but often can be found in large, flatter pieces...amazing pieces of rock that just cry to be displayed in glass containers on a windowsill where the sun shines through them. They are my favorite rocks. We can also find the clear ones you call calcedony but not as frequently as the carnelian. Love your videos!

[@sandralane1923]

Alex, your are so right, the necklace is marvelous. I do envy the lucky Patron.

[@jimmymcgill2557]

5:42 - defimately Jasper and a lovely looking piece too! 😊

[@angelabstractart6168]

Lovely pieces on your necklace, I'd love one with a single pendant as I feel that they're all so very unique! 🧡❤🧡

[@MsSandraCGL]

I love rock hunting, and I also love your channel, two of my favorite things, in the same place.

[@teriyarber7451]

I love going on adventures with you ladies having fun watching you collect beautiful gems wish I could go with you you guys have such a awesome time love watching your videos

[@marciajohnson6767]

Watching this sure makes me want to go looking for agates!! Beautiful!

[@MsSandraCGL]

5:49 looks like a jasper to me, that waxy, looking, colors bleeding into the next, stunning stones, and views.

[@tzuyuwu786]

You just get a rock tumbler! Some of these would be beautiful all polished!❤️

[@Ontario_Rockhound]

Awesome finds, I love those band carnelian pieces.