I FOUND the BLACK OPAL MOTHER LODE! Lightning Ridge

[@MacSqueeky]

The rainbow opal was an absolute gem. I've never seen anything done with an opal like it. You sir are an artist.

[@OpalholicsAnonymous]

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]

@@OpalholicsAnonymous that sounds stunning

[@josephpecoul6532]

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!!!

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

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!

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Absolutely insane color! That has to be a 5 on brightness and play of color.

[@clintstoner13680]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

I agree that one is very beautiful as well. Love your videos.

[@snugglestruggle8437]

8:50 Reminds me of a peacock feather, past the quill to where the feathering begins moving outward. Very nice looking.

[@r.g.medina213]

I'm from Texas and I love that arrowhead opal you made. It's something very unique! 👍👍👍

[@jeeess9979]

Me too! Have you ever been around the red river hunting for arrowheads?

[@ThatOpalGuy]

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!

[@LouisGedo]

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! 😉

[@AwakeAtTheWheel]

Don is back!! It feels like the previous video only just came out. This was a welcome surprise!

[@myobacctsgirl]

Absolutely beautiful. Looking forward to seeing more of these parcels being unearthed.

[@susanmiller4159]

Always fascinating to watch. All that fragile beauty just waiting for the right hands to free it. Thanks for sharing.❤️

[@DaftFader]

Of all the opals, you'te the most precious fossil of them all!

[@jeffbell5125]

That was funny

[@Jane_Dow]

That was cute !

[@BlackPhillip666]

Oooof

[@Native_Wind]

@@jeffbell5125 hahaha

[@SueMead]

Well, he's certainly not any old potch. i.e. common opal.

[@TeamFishweights]

Very cool arrowhead! That would make a lovely gift for Sheila, don't you think? Thanks for another great video :-)

[@jeeess9979]

This gentleman has enough opals for Sheila's friends too!

[@Roguepandagirl]

Just showed this episode to my mother-in-law, she loved the arrow head. Awesome work as always Admiral.

[@tiffanytrotter5074]

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.

[@larryd4352]

That rainbow opal is spectacular!!! You did a fabulous job on that one! I also love the piece you made into an arrow head! I had a friend who's parents owned a big ranch in southern New Mexico...and there were several spots where she would take us where we found arrow heads, broken pottery, and even a large axe head.

[@stellagirl7625]

That #3 was absolutly beautiful! I love color and I really love rainbows! To have both in one stone is definitly a keeper!🌈

[@sharrzza]

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.

[@kendraackerman3077]

Spectacular job! I love that you kept some of the 'imperfections' in the opal!

[@chantillychandra]

I've always been a sucker for that blue color! I love that your pieces are so unique from what I normally see!

[@Scarlet_Soul]

Love the uniqueness of the arrowhead, and the colour in the final stone is beautiful

[@brianrubalcava3073]

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

[@elizabethlittler4472]

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

[@coryboatz4434]

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!

[@sheriroberts8055]

Masterful work, Admiral!! I'd be very hard pressed to choose a favorite from those three!! My dad was a Mohawk Indian and as a kid he showed my brother and I how to knap other materials. I wasn't very good but my brother and cousin were pretty handy!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

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!

[@zaz131313]

Wow, the rainbow opal is such a gorgeous and unique stone!

[@tahirmahmood7719]

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.

[@ieatcaribou7852]

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.

[@bring6not12]

really love your videos, wasnt the one who got me into cutting opal but you have tought me a lot! you have for sure gotten me into belemnite fossils though! once you have a booth in tuscon i will definitely be meeting you!

[@brynnstephens6404]

How pretty! I agree, the rainbow pattern is gorgeous!

[@raccoon93]

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 :)

[@kristacox5054]

Stone 3 is just stunning. I love the numerous color patterns.

[@Ddjfontainehulse]

keep up the good work! love seeing the polished final product.

[@Liz_Dave]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@PulitzerOpal hahaha

[@Liz_Dave]

@@PulitzerOpal that's amazing! As long as you put them out I'll watch every one of them!

[@iankavanagh1385]

All of them are nice but #3 that’s a beautiful piece! 👌 love that you preserved the rainbow colours,

[@iankavanagh1385]

@@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]

@@PulitzerOpal 😂 true! seemingly these coastal cliffs were under the Pacific Ocean back then!

[@jackiecarter7815]

Awesome gems! You do beautiful work! Thank you for sharing yourself with us!

[@Jane_Dow]

You made a extremely beautiful arrowhead pendant ! Well all your stones are beautiful, but this time go round it was the arrowhead !

[@archangelzed601]

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]

Definitely gives it a unique look 😁👌

[@aaronstewart3570]

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]

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]

Aztec ruins in Australia not American half blood pyramids.... lmfao. Wow people are fuckin retarded cunts.

[@aaronstewart3570]

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.

[@jeffholmes1362]

Stunning material. Love the arrow head.

[@-Nyxxi-]

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!!!

[@evaheppting577]

Wow. The color of those opals is truly amazing.

[@merrymac5460]

Fun video, Donald. I think your opal arrowhead carvings are a wonderful juxtaposition with the rarity of opal. The 3rd piece looked wonderful with its smooth surface /rough outline. I find the 2nd giveaway Ethiopian Opal very intriguing and beautiful

[@oneshotme]

BIG congrats to the winners and good luck to everyone else!!! No trigger word this video?? Very beautiful opals Don

[@annakeye]

That was a brilliant episode. No mucking around and heaps of good information.

[@elvisneedsboatsbennett2455]

The last stone you showed was so beautiful. Blue and green are my favorite colors.

[@donnieheacox1176]

The arrowhead is awesome Don.....thanks for sharing!

[@garyburchett9060]

At 3:28 that was a beautiful point. I found one about that size 40 years ago on the Ohio river made from obsidian. Does Adam go to Australia to purchase his opal? Those greens were the best; in my humble opinion.

[@patricklarkin4389]

I have found many arrow heads on the Ohio river and really all over the Cincinnati area it must have been a hub trading area before the colonials arrived here

[@niccolburke1372]

Adam does go to Australia to purchase and has also mined in Australia himself.

[@ant-1382]

Really appreciate the narrative, explaining what you are doing and why.

[@rjs3292]

Admiral, Colonel. It’s so hard to keep up. Hope Sheila is ok.

[@jeeess9979]

Me too. I always worry about Sheila when she doesn't make an appearance

[@CoddiwompleAdventures]

That rough Ethiopian Opal has great color!! I would leave it as is, make a stand for it and put in my show cabinet.

[@OzLioness]

The arrowhead was cool - but O-M-G! That rainbow Ohhhhmyyy! Well done !

[@rebeccalaclair1291]

I simply love how you can find the beauty in imperfections, and help us to see it, too. That must be why you keep Sheila around. ;)

[@sandmaker]

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. 😷⚒

[@scrappydoo7887]

They are some beautiful pieces there Admiral 👍

[@techgirl1337]

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.

[@-._just_.me_.]

People might generally not be interested in arrowheads…. Until they watch you make one out of opal, fun! Thanks for your time.

[@ColinPeacock]

Arrowhead was pretty cool. I would love to make or have a opal like that!

[@Urban_Piggy]

That Arrowhead is perfect! Very cool!

[@kayneF1251]

Soooooo pretty , the arrowhead is stunning

[@Arrenyl]

Always love seeing your videos. I was lucky enough to win the auction on one of your Opal Cannonball pieces from Riley Gunn, can't wait to see if you two do more in the future!

[@jennychevalier1588]

Your work is awesome and the stones are stunning loved the arrowhead.

[@gabewrsewell]

absolutely love that large seam piece, lovey colour! and the arrowhead surprised me too at how much i liked it

[@danielallen6575]

Congrats on the promotion! I think you should go by Admiral Andamooka!

[@MrInsaint]

Outstanding work of Opal Art👍👍👍 and You are the best gem of them all🙏🙏🙏

[@patricklarkin4389]

Admiral Donald that concave seam Opal is amazing I have to agree with you leaving it as is was definitely the right choice!!!

[@chriskeasey4880]

Love watching you work. Beautiful stones.

[@wyattpage2321]

Wow! I never thought that an arrowhead opal would work, but you proved me wrong. That arrowhead opal looks fantastic

[@SatiaMai]

The lightning opal #3 looks so pretty I love the rainbow effect inside of it, it also kindda looks like the inside of a pearlized clam shell. The second give away stone is pretty as it is already too XD ut looks like a crescent moon being embraced by the full moon. I love watching your videos they are so relaxing.

[@jhcali71]

That arrow head work is really something! Really wonderful piece!

[@chrissaucier9386]

Those are beautiful opals. Nice work sir !

[@aropals672]

Personally I love looking at a beautiful crystal but for myself to wear it's got to be that beautiful blue/green on black. The deep natural beauty in gold, it just doesn't get better than that for me! Thanks Don for another great video and contact for awesome rough.

[@jarredhagie838]

Love watching your videos, opal is the most beautiful stone on the planet. Love your work sir

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

3:16 I was a glass worker for a few years and *INSIDE TIP:* If you submerge the piece in water while flaking, its far far less likely to crack (as the fractures in the material propagate much faster through water) Submerge your work! 😉 Great video, as always - many thanks! Love and light - London UK

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

Thanks for the discourse, friend ❤ lol and yes; just the hands 😂 Interestingly; it is from flint working that the glass workers knew to submerge their work - flint workers had long known that flint was a more workable, reliable material when wet

[@Bobby_Da_Barber]

All three examples today were beautiful, great job. Another awesome video from Pulitzer

[@SueMead]

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]

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

[@Yurgster]

Amazing skills - I cant wait to improve on my skills and have the confidence to risk loosing such an amazing stone. Great call on that arrow head, Its stunning !

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya Mr D, awesome video and awesome work, the stones you cut and polished came out beautifully 😍, I hope you have a great blessed day. Cya! 😺🐟out!

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

@@PulitzerOpal I really love that arrowhead you did, you make it look so easy.

[@cweave02]

Nice stones, nice treatment of them!

[@andchadders4712]

That was a very enviable parcel of rough. I'll definitely be looking into A&S Opals right away

[@niccolburke1372]

He doesn’t have a lot posted on his website, but has a larger inventory right now. I would suggest contacting him.

[@niccolburke1372]

He is currently at the Denver Show and will be in Syracuse, NY shortly after. He has a listing of shows where you can find him available on his website. If you are not in the vicinity of a show, he will be happy to send a parcel your way!

[@onetwocue]

As a kid I was fascinated by opals because of it's silicate content.

[@charlesstewart9246]

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. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💎🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@billadams7788]

I love the Ethiopian opals! Beautiful specimens blow me away!

[@mandab.3180]

that was really cool watching you shape the arrowhead. i know you've shown others in previous videos but i don't recall seeing any made. 👌🏻

[@suzanneschube5424]

Thank you a wonderful show....you always get me to giggle!!! Thanks. Enjoy your week. Suzanne Schubebye😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😁😀😉😊😘😘😍😍😍😎

[@ludwiggraupe7571]

You have always the biggest and best Stones i see on KZbin. Wish I had some of your Stones.

[@grahamsarahbeth]

I like the finish on the arrowhead. The blue is beautiful.

[@danbourlotos5188]

Hot damn that rainbow opal is nice. What I especially like about it is the color seems to flow around that "rainbow" like a river. I understand why (from a geological perspective), but I have never seen it quite that pronounced before. I think blue is my favorite color in opals, and that arrowhead is almost a haunting color. Fantastic. By proxy, the blue-green cabochon is also shaping up to be a fantastic stone. As always, slam dunk video.

[@talonfloyd8104]

That seam opal was crazy with all the different patterns so awesome!

[@jameslund2658]

Nice pops. I really like the blues and purples in opals.

[@SKY031]

Nicely done, Admiral. That arrowhead is stunning! You have an incredible intuition of how to best use each sample you work with.

[@jeeess9979]

I wonder if it was actual real gold on the chain that he used? I think the arrowhead is certainly worthy of a real gold chain

[@generalkaiandmind8771]

It's always nice to see you unbox your new parcel.....

[@raspybob9905]

Wow love the arrow head, nice work.

[@janicedecena4903]

I'm watching while drying rice 🌾 for daily lives.. love it. Colonel. Shiny opal beautiful. Also your heart most beautiful.

[@janvafa9959]

Those stones are beautiful!

[@emeraldsystem344]

Wow number 3 is truly amazing!! Omg

[@anthonymcclain6475]

The material was AMAZING in this video...I'm going to have to check aso opal out!!!

[@blueyedkitten7415]

Wow! All 3 stones turned out spectacular! That arrowhead was my favorite - it's gorgeous! Another fine video, Sir! (Plus, I enjoyed Sheila's snarky comments at the beginning. You had it coming. Js)

[@blueyedkitten7415]

@@PulitzerOpal you make arrowheads wonderfully! I've seen your other videos where you make them, and they all turned out excellently! Are you Native American? No? I think they want their tools back...

[@josephpecoul6532]

Really beautiful stones always love seeing the opal