I FOUND the BLACK OPAL MOTHER LODE! Lightning Ridge

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Pulitzer Opal

Pulitzer Opal

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In this video, I take a 7 1/2 oz parcel of Black Lightning Ridge seam opal and cut three beautiful gemstones. You won't believe how much color can be seen in this material. Black opal at its finest! The healing power of opal is discussed.
Opal for this video Supplied by:
Adam Sawicki, ASO Opals
Contact: Text: 518-331-6146
email: aandsopals@gmail.com
ASO is at all major and many smaller gem shows
Supplier of Lightning Ridge Black Opal
Sells Rough and cut opal
See end of video for details
Table of Contents
00:00:22 Unboxing Black Opal
00:00:56 Parcels of Black Opal
00:01:03 Rough Black Opal #1
00:01:39 Rough Black Opal #2
00:02:41 Making Arrowhead
00:03:30 Rough Opal #3
00:04:01 Precious Opal
00:04:30 Cutting Opal #3
00:07:20 Details of cutting a concave opal
00:07:46 Final Stones
00:09:15 Giveaway Winners
00:09:34 New Giveaways

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@DaftFader
@DaftFader 3 жыл бұрын
Of all the opals, you'te the most precious fossil of them all!
@jeffbell5125
@jeffbell5125 3 жыл бұрын
That was funny
@Jane_Dow
@Jane_Dow 3 жыл бұрын
That was cute !
@BlackPhillip666
@BlackPhillip666 3 жыл бұрын
Oooof
@Native_Wind
@Native_Wind 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffbell5125 hahaha
@SueMead
@SueMead 3 жыл бұрын
Well, he's certainly not any old potch. i.e. common opal.
@MacSqueeky
@MacSqueeky 3 жыл бұрын
The rainbow opal was an absolute gem. I've never seen anything done with an opal like it. You sir are an artist.
@OpalholicsAnonymous
@OpalholicsAnonymous 3 жыл бұрын
I've only seen on rainbow stone like that. Imagine just the rainbow in a pill shaped high dome . Isolated on its own. Also another from lightning ridge that's a picture stone that looks like rain clouds and a lightning bolt hitting the ground. The rainbow and storm are going to make one heck of a piece of jewelry together
@MacSqueeky
@MacSqueeky 3 жыл бұрын
@@OpalholicsAnonymous that sounds stunning
@wilsonrawlin8547
@wilsonrawlin8547 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely insane color! That has to be a 5 on brightness and play of color.
@josephpecoul6532
@josephpecoul6532 3 жыл бұрын
What a great gift you have sir. Knowing when someone else is wrong I never know when you or anyone else is wrong and your so humble about your power. What an honor to know you... Admiral!!!
@ThatOpalGuy
@ThatOpalGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Holy cow! I WON? thank you! How do I like this video a million times? I was going to make a remark about "see the dip" but I better not now! Give Sheila a big hug for me!
@susanmiller4159
@susanmiller4159 3 жыл бұрын
Always fascinating to watch. All that fragile beauty just waiting for the right hands to free it. Thanks for sharing.❤️
@r.g.medina213
@r.g.medina213 3 жыл бұрын
I'm from Texas and I love that arrowhead opal you made. It's something very unique! 👍👍👍
@jeeess9979
@jeeess9979 3 жыл бұрын
Me too! Have you ever been around the red river hunting for arrowheads?
@annakeye
@annakeye 3 жыл бұрын
That was a brilliant episode. No mucking around and heaps of good information.
@wilsonrawlin8547
@wilsonrawlin8547 2 жыл бұрын
I really like how you use a fine grit to expose the color bar. I've watched many videos where they clearly lose a ton of the color bar that could've been saved for the stone or stones. WELL DONE, SIR!
@AwakeAtTheWheel
@AwakeAtTheWheel 3 жыл бұрын
Don is back!! It feels like the previous video only just came out. This was a welcome surprise!
@clintstoner13680
@clintstoner13680 3 жыл бұрын
That concaved seam opal specimen is simply stunning. I agree it was worth preserving the "rainbow" section, it definitely adds to the character of the stone.
@clintstoner13680
@clintstoner13680 3 жыл бұрын
@@PulitzerOpal I wouldn't blame you if you did! I think it's awesome that you make content while working on stones for other people. You've definitely got a knack for finishing opal, that's for sure. I'm still very novice but I've got close to a year under my belt and probably several hundred carats of opal in various stages of completion. Your perspective is very refreshing and is usually a stark contrast to the other fella I watch frequently from down under.
@clintstoner13680
@clintstoner13680 3 жыл бұрын
@@PulitzerOpal I'm not going to lie, I believe I've watched close to 75% of Justin's videos so far (and all of yours). I have nothing but respect for Justin and his ability to earn a living from opal. I agree it's a fantastic hobby and I'm sure the longer I stay involved the better I'll get. At first, I was under the impression that the opal itself was going to be the most expensive part of working the stones but the up-front investment in equipment is much worse.
@matthewhayler601
@matthewhayler601 2 жыл бұрын
@@PulitzerOpal haha. I’ve been looking for months and can’t find anything secondhand. I’m fairly new to opal also, but after sneaking into the ridge before they locked down. AGAIN I was hooked they have just opened up again but I live in Queensland and if I go into NSW before December they’ll make me quarantine when I return to QUEENSLAND. long drive to opal ton or yowah and don’t really know how to go prospecting these spots. Thanks for the details to Adam Sawicki I’ll bet he lets you have that rainbow seam 😂
@obiwanmaui
@obiwanmaui Жыл бұрын
I agree that one is very beautiful as well. Love your videos.
@evaheppting577
@evaheppting577 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. The color of those opals is truly amazing.
@myobacctsgirl
@myobacctsgirl 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. Looking forward to seeing more of these parcels being unearthed.
@MrInsaint
@MrInsaint 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding work of Opal Art👍👍👍 and You are the best gem of them all🙏🙏🙏
@LouisGedo
@LouisGedo 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for not only giving your viewers clear demonstrations on your technique including important tips such as how to be extra careful working on the ends of the grinding wheel...........but also showing us the many creative ways in which a piece of rock can be shaped and ground and turned into a little miracle of beauty that even someone as hardened as Sheila can admire! 😉
@Urban_Piggy
@Urban_Piggy 3 жыл бұрын
That Arrowhead is perfect! Very cool!
@Roguepandagirl
@Roguepandagirl 3 жыл бұрын
Just showed this episode to my mother-in-law, she loved the arrow head. Awesome work as always Admiral.
@Scarlet_Soul
@Scarlet_Soul 3 жыл бұрын
Love the uniqueness of the arrowhead, and the colour in the final stone is beautiful
@ieatcaribou7852
@ieatcaribou7852 3 жыл бұрын
Blue and darker green are my favorite opal colors but all of those were beautiful. Those were like Skittles, taste the rainbow! Once again, another fantastic video.
@ant-1382
@ant-1382 2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the narrative, explaining what you are doing and why.
@jackiecarter7815
@jackiecarter7815 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome gems! You do beautiful work! Thank you for sharing yourself with us!
@OzLioness
@OzLioness 3 жыл бұрын
The arrowhead was cool - but O-M-G! That rainbow Ohhhhmyyy! Well done !
@kaynefryday1251
@kaynefryday1251 3 жыл бұрын
Soooooo pretty , the arrowhead is stunning
@opalusmaximus7713
@opalusmaximus7713 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that first opal is gorgeous
@stellagirl7625
@stellagirl7625 3 жыл бұрын
That #3 was absolutly beautiful! I love color and I really love rainbows! To have both in one stone is definitly a keeper!🌈
@zaz131313
@zaz131313 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, the rainbow opal is such a gorgeous and unique stone!
@brianrubalcava3073
@brianrubalcava3073 2 жыл бұрын
Value is in the eye of the beholder and you are allowing others to see through your eyes; the value in the lesser opal. Very nice. Ruby
@grahamsarahbeth
@grahamsarahbeth 3 жыл бұрын
I like the finish on the arrowhead. The blue is beautiful.
@Ddjfontainehulse
@Ddjfontainehulse 2 жыл бұрын
keep up the good work! love seeing the polished final product.
@janicedecena4903
@janicedecena4903 2 жыл бұрын
I'm watching while drying rice 🌾 for daily lives.. love it. Colonel. Shiny opal beautiful. Also your heart most beautiful.
@aribella6913
@aribella6913 2 жыл бұрын
Opals make me so happy
@donnieheacox1176
@donnieheacox1176 3 жыл бұрын
The arrowhead is awesome Don.....thanks for sharing!
@iankavanagh1385
@iankavanagh1385 2 жыл бұрын
All of them are nice but #3 that’s a beautiful piece! 👌 love that you preserved the rainbow colours,
@iankavanagh1385
@iankavanagh1385 2 жыл бұрын
@@PulitzerOpal ye both know quality when you see it! Is he the man then? I’m definitely looking to buy some rough pieces and give this a go! I don’t kno anyone in southeast of Ireland cutting or collecting Opal, it’s so beautiful! There might even be a market for it in the long run! Thanks for the tips! And for never loosing your sense of humour! Quality uploads! 👌🙏
@iankavanagh1385
@iankavanagh1385 2 жыл бұрын
@@PulitzerOpal 😂 true! seemingly these coastal cliffs were under the Pacific Ocean back then!
@billadams7788
@billadams7788 3 жыл бұрын
I love the Ethiopian opals! Beautiful specimens blow me away!
@kristopherbrown4182
@kristopherbrown4182 3 жыл бұрын
that arrowhead is amazing love your work
@archangelzed601
@archangelzed601 3 жыл бұрын
As a Native American, that arrowhead was the perfect use for that stone. And I can confirm we were everywhere back in the day lol.
@madorganicscientist2527
@madorganicscientist2527 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely gives it a unique look 😁👌
@aaronstewart3570
@aaronstewart3570 2 жыл бұрын
RH null Bloodlines? All Americans are the same. You no different. What culture on Earth has more genetic variations than any other tribe making them the oldest on the planet? It ain't you lot of morons that's for sure. No. 1 douches on the planet is all you lot are first in. Aztec were Australian Aboriginals, American Indians are Aztec cross Asians. Nothing more.
@aaronstewart3570
@aaronstewart3570 2 жыл бұрын
And Africans are Australian Aboriginals cross middle eastern/European. Genetic Facts mate. It's fuckin sad watching a bunch of losers arguing when they have no history.
@aaronstewart3570
@aaronstewart3570 2 жыл бұрын
Aztec ruins in Australia not American half blood pyramids.... lmfao. Wow people are fuckin retarded cunts.
@aaronstewart3570
@aaronstewart3570 2 жыл бұрын
The thirteenth and final tribe to rejoin the Bloodlines. Australian Aboriginals. The Southern pole Cradle of civilisation. Dark skinned the opposite to the northern pole light skinned tribe. All other tribes are adoptions and mixed Bloodlines!! Facts.
@Bildgesmythe
@Bildgesmythe 3 жыл бұрын
That arrowhead is perfect
@elizabethlittler4472
@elizabethlittler4472 2 жыл бұрын
I have only once seen a lenticular cloud with rainbow colours in it and it looked just like the top of your stone. Magical. I also loved the arrowhead. Bye from England x
@chantillychandra
@chantillychandra 3 жыл бұрын
I've always been a sucker for that blue color! I love that your pieces are so unique from what I normally see!
@jarredhagie838
@jarredhagie838 3 жыл бұрын
Love watching your videos, opal is the most beautiful stone on the planet. Love your work sir
@generalkaiandmind8771
@generalkaiandmind8771 2 жыл бұрын
It's always nice to see you unbox your new parcel.....
@tiffanytrotter5074
@tiffanytrotter5074 Жыл бұрын
Leaving the shapes and natural contours really brings out the true characters in every opal, but only because I believe you are such a talented artist! I've learned so much from your videos you really can tell that you truly love what you do.
@suzanneschube5424
@suzanneschube5424 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you a wonderful show....you always get me to giggle!!! Thanks. Enjoy your week. Suzanne Schubebye😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😁😀😉😊😘😘😍😍😍😎
@techgirl1337
@techgirl1337 2 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this channel and it cracks me up! I enjoy these videos so much, and not doubt my opal collection will be growing swiftly.
@Bobby_Da_Barber
@Bobby_Da_Barber 3 жыл бұрын
All three examples today were beautiful, great job. Another awesome video from Pulitzer
@janvafa9959
@janvafa9959 3 жыл бұрын
Those stones are beautiful!
@Suehuskins
@Suehuskins 3 жыл бұрын
Always an education. Thank you.
@kendraackerman3077
@kendraackerman3077 3 жыл бұрын
Spectacular job! I love that you kept some of the 'imperfections' in the opal!
@Jane_Dow
@Jane_Dow 3 жыл бұрын
You made a extremely beautiful arrowhead pendant ! Well all your stones are beautiful, but this time go round it was the arrowhead !
@jeffholmes1362
@jeffholmes1362 3 жыл бұрын
Stunning material. Love the arrow head.
@emeraldsystem344
@emeraldsystem344 3 жыл бұрын
Wow number 3 is truly amazing!! Omg
@snugglestruggle8437
@snugglestruggle8437 2 жыл бұрын
8:50 Reminds me of a peacock feather, past the quill to where the feathering begins moving outward. Very nice looking.
@aaronluck9336
@aaronluck9336 3 жыл бұрын
coming from an Aussie you are an awesome cutter I prefer watching your videos over any Australian cutter on youtube
@justausername1
@justausername1 3 жыл бұрын
Love the rainbow shape!
@lorrahess3003
@lorrahess3003 3 жыл бұрын
Love watching you work
@onetwocue
@onetwocue 3 жыл бұрын
As a kid I was fascinated by opals because of it's silicate content.
@patriciaconverse1811
@patriciaconverse1811 4 ай бұрын
That's beautiful, very flashy
@cweave02
@cweave02 3 жыл бұрын
Nice stones, nice treatment of them!
@insanityisorange8659
@insanityisorange8659 3 жыл бұрын
That arrowhead! Omg
@Liz_Dave
@Liz_Dave 3 жыл бұрын
I do truly appreciate your time you put into making videos for all of us! Every piece of opal was absolutely beautiful! I love how unique opal is!
@jeeess9979
@jeeess9979 3 жыл бұрын
Me too! I've always loved, collected, and adored gemstones particularly precious ones; this young man however has induced a love for Opal in me.
@Liz_Dave
@Liz_Dave 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeeess9979 I've had a deep love for opal since I was very young maybe 6 or 7 years old. I was always told it was back luck to where ople if your birthday wasn't in October so for years I never had any. In my 20's I said screw that and I got my 1st ople. :D I know that the videos makes me want to buy almost every ople I see. How do you gust get one when they are all unique and beautiful
@Liz_Dave
@Liz_Dave 3 жыл бұрын
@@PulitzerOpal hahaha
@Liz_Dave
@Liz_Dave 3 жыл бұрын
@@PulitzerOpal that's amazing! As long as you put them out I'll watch every one of them!
@chavhunter86
@chavhunter86 3 жыл бұрын
The rainbow opal is amazing
@ArmorofGod610
@ArmorofGod610 2 жыл бұрын
Opal is so amazing!
@j-rocd9507
@j-rocd9507 3 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing. I really like rainbow pattern.
@scrappydoo7887
@scrappydoo7887 3 жыл бұрын
They are some beautiful pieces there Admiral 👍
@oneshotme
@oneshotme 3 жыл бұрын
BIG congrats to the winners and good luck to everyone else!!! No trigger word this video?? Very beautiful opals Don
@zacharymiles5855
@zacharymiles5855 3 жыл бұрын
That opal was so beautiful
@ludwiggraupe7571
@ludwiggraupe7571 3 жыл бұрын
You have always the biggest and best Stones i see on KZbin. Wish I had some of your Stones.
@chrissaucier9386
@chrissaucier9386 3 жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful opals. Nice work sir !
@maryhernandezwalker1528
@maryhernandezwalker1528 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job on the arrowhead .
@StreetHeartVintage
@StreetHeartVintage 3 жыл бұрын
I'm always so happy to see a new upload!
@tahirmahmood7719
@tahirmahmood7719 Жыл бұрын
Very nice to see you shaping opal stone. I don't know much about this store but I really mesmerized by the beautiful colors it has. Unfortunately I can't have this because it is expensive. May you progress.
@coryboatz4434
@coryboatz4434 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome little cuts, really like the one you saved the rainbow pattern on, very nice gradient on that one. Also great arrowhead and nice little fossil at the end. Can't wait for next video!
@Greenfairy65
@Greenfairy65 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous pieces!
@lesliefoster9027
@lesliefoster9027 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the arrow-head
@truedocar1
@truedocar1 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful stones as always
@sandmaker
@sandmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the opal goodness and I heeded the warning, I was being good... well, as good as I can be. What a great parcel of opal eye candy. Happy grinding, be safe and stay healthy. 😷⚒
@raccoon93
@raccoon93 3 жыл бұрын
Stone #1 is simply stunning with the mix of deep blue and green! The colours look almost neon they're so bright, wow! Thanks for another great video :)
@-Nyxxi-
@-Nyxxi- 3 жыл бұрын
OK.... watching you turn that opal into an arrowhead was unexpected and AWESOME! Thank you for sharing that! :D As a Native American, I can say that (for my part) I absolutely approve of your shiny Australian variant!!!
@chriskeasey4880
@chriskeasey4880 3 жыл бұрын
Love watching you work. Beautiful stones.
@sharrzza
@sharrzza 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, love that little chubby arrowhead. That rainbow stone is really gorgeous and mirror shine...omg! You always end up creating such beauty!!! Thank you for your videos.
@Rookie_Rockounding
@Rookie_Rockounding 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I just love your work. I love the concave and the rainbow you saved. What a beautiful piece! And of course the arrowhead, how pretty man!
@professorxgaming2070
@professorxgaming2070 3 жыл бұрын
Wow they all came out beautiful
@amberandrews6842
@amberandrews6842 10 ай бұрын
Fantastic job!
@PulitzerOpal
@PulitzerOpal 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Amber! Your support means a lot, and we're thrilled you enjoyed the video. 😊🌟👏
@cjudd7387
@cjudd7387 3 жыл бұрын
I love the blue opals the best.
@steves3734
@steves3734 3 жыл бұрын
Love the arrowhead! Thanks for the video.
@CoddiwompleAdventures
@CoddiwompleAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
That rough Ethiopian Opal has great color!! I would leave it as is, make a stand for it and put in my show cabinet.
@charlesstewart9246
@charlesstewart9246 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr Pulitzer ,another fine production about the most amazingly eye catching stone on the planet. Only becomes a Gem Once a master cutter has worked his magic on it. You can work magic with your eyes shut,that's how good you are. Shiela was looking mighty fine also,may I say. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💎🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@kristacox5054
@kristacox5054 3 жыл бұрын
Stone 3 is just stunning. I love the numerous color patterns.
@jessd2025
@jessd2025 3 жыл бұрын
Oooooohhhh that shine...... sooooooo good...
@jhcali71
@jhcali71 3 жыл бұрын
That arrow head work is really something! Really wonderful piece!
@SueMead
@SueMead 3 жыл бұрын
As far as I know, indigenous Australians did not use bows&arrows. The spear and boomerang were their weapon of choice as they hunted in numerous types of land, from the coastal areas, through to the outback. Still, I won't begrudge you making an opal arrowhead, particularly when you've presented it so nicely. Another great episode from the Colonel.
@traceybyrne3213
@traceybyrne3213 2 жыл бұрын
Ohh mate our indigenouse ured spears but we're a very long almost nail dagger on the end of a rather long stick we have a lot of ground to cover and our native food source was very muscular and very fast as bouncing hi are a distant target in seconds and wombats have a very had fur like a wire , almost a metal protector and super tough backside they used as a safe door when in burrow there arse is backed up to seal the burrow from unwanted visitors
@brynnstephens6404
@brynnstephens6404 3 жыл бұрын
How pretty! I agree, the rainbow pattern is gorgeous!
@windsorx
@windsorx 3 жыл бұрын
Man that rainbow one was amazing
@jennychevalier1588
@jennychevalier1588 3 жыл бұрын
Your work is awesome and the stones are stunning loved the arrowhead.
@matthewdomeno7267
@matthewdomeno7267 3 жыл бұрын
Another fun video, thanks again.
@marianazdanowicz1493
@marianazdanowicz1493 2 жыл бұрын
WOW...me encanta recoger piedras raras. Quizá tenga un tesoro!!
@colettekarley8349
@colettekarley8349 3 жыл бұрын
I love the arrow head xx
@sharonleader5133
@sharonleader5133 3 жыл бұрын
Your work is always beautiful.
@darinbayo14
@darinbayo14 3 жыл бұрын
arrowhead is precious
@ColinPeacock
@ColinPeacock 3 жыл бұрын
Arrowhead was pretty cool. I would love to make or have a opal like that!
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