I froze a $100,000 Black Opal for two weeks, this is what happened...

[@hjdec]

That was a terrifying story. Glad it all worked out for you.

[@michaelprue9024]

What a story ! I am afraid I’d have been just as worried as you were if not more, if I’d have left a gem as gorgeous as that in the freezer as well. Hey bud, you really REALLY should take better care of yourself. And I say that not to be judgmental, but simply because I care. You really can work your self to death. I do see how much you care about your profession, you should care about yourself equally. Thank you for the content though, the opals you showcase are simply THE BEST anyone has ever had the opportunity to lay eyes on, even in video. (I hope to someday be able to own even a small one myself)

[@JoelPriceOpals]

I appreciate the kind words. Rest and recovery is definitely important 👍 and something I try to incorporate when possible. Cheers

[@timtaylor8406]

What a fabulous stone. Fascinating story - never heard this before, you learn something new every day. I feel for how you felt for 2 weeks.

[@keiganbeardsley357]

Love the videos, man. Keep em coming.

[@pat-s2]

extremely underated channel brother. Keep the good content coming. I work with Ethiopian opal myself. (cant get Austrailian Opal easily here in New Jersey for some reason)

[@JoelPriceOpals]

It’s a long way away haha

[@JoelPriceOpals]

Thankyou for the kind words

[@pat-s2]

@@JoelPriceOpals Yea i understand the distance definitely plays a role in the pricing lol.

[@pat-s2]

@@JoelPriceOpals and of course man, I appreciate the good content

[@N0013Scientist]

thanks for the dopstick freezer tip! 🙏 always something to learn! great video

[@JoelPriceOpals]

Any time!

[@DennisSmithGrandCayman]

I cut opal in 1968. Switched to Black Coral after I discovered it growing in the Cayman Islands. Still love opal.

[@melissaandjosh6210]

Imagining the absolute stress and lost sleep thinking about that stone in the freezer is making me stressed lol. Beautiful stone and glad mother natures eye candy was safe.

[@stefanwest3574]

Great content!

[@carlynscolorfulcreations]

I definitely dont make opal rings, but i work with ethiopian opal pretty much exclusively, because i am poor. But ive seen some amazing Australian opal rings and im glad to see you put this myth to the test. Great idea for a video dude, really appreciate you taking the risk.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

a beautiful stone, certainly. I am glad it survived its trial of fire and ice. I met you in Denver last september. I wish I had been a little more outgoing and talked to you more. oh well, maybe next time.

[@JoelPriceOpals]

No worries at all 👍

[@V27RV]

Awesome videos man.. Any chance you might show us a carving video on ur take how you would dremel and Opal? Thank u in advance

[@KylaMatriano]

Wow what a beautiful opal. I'm happy it's my birthstone. Keep up the great work but don't kill yourself working! ❤

[@opalusmaximus7713]

Entertaining story 😅 That is one stunning stone

[@stsiagalis]

Amazing video. Amazing stone!!! So glad it survived the freezing temps.

[@JoelPriceOpals]

Yes I am very happy as well!

[@V27RV]

I have almost all gems and mins from all over Including diamonds I found myself in South Africa.. But still Opal is still the best of em all

[@vivianebuelens9512]

You are doing Thad all on your own? Anyway you are doing a great job it is pure art 🖼️ Joel ! ✅ 3:13

[@chir0pter]

Sigh of relief it survived!

[@alexxenaosas2416]

thats the most beautiful opal ive seen ! man I'm glad you got lucky and didnt fucked it up ! :)))

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

Australian OPALS ARE NUMBER ONE IN THE WORLD. BENEATH ALL AUSTRAILIAN OPALS are Mexican Fire Opals, Fire Opal in Oregon and then maybe Spencer Opals in the USA, then ___. From my research Ethiopian Opals are very unstable.

[@JoelPriceOpals]

Yes they are! 🐨

[@y0kozuna]

Maybe you should take a look at indonesian black opal ❤

[@zoinkaboose]

What about Brazilian opal?

[@vivianebuelens9512]

100.000 said dollars ? Opal stone ? 😉 1:25

[@tofikshikuri7359]

Good

[@vivianebuelens9512]

ELSA ….! 13:56

[@vivianebuelens9512]

Black opal …! 10:38

[@vivianebuelens9512]

What is your name by the way ? 6:50

[@vivianebuelens9512]

In Jail ? 3:02

[@vivianebuelens9512]

Do you like Mexican 🇲🇽 opal Joel ? 0:34

[@vivianebuelens9512]

Do you ? 3:41