Secrets Revealed: Make Awesome Opal Jewelry ... CHEAPLY!

[@merrymac5460]

You were in rare form in this video, and when it comes to zany, dry, left-field humour, you never disappoint! ❤❤❤❤❤ Great info on where to find stuff too. 😁

[@ieatcaribou7852]

I really enjoy your videos and humor, but it’s the educational ones that keep me coming back. Thank you for this one.

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

Thank you, put a smile on my face.

[@aropals672]

Love it when you add the humor. And great information

[@alyssamiles8355]

You have answered questions I didn't even know I had! Thank you for the awesome video :)

[@bobpercy1]

I always look forward to your video's, I learn a lot about opals and how to deliver a punchline. Keep them coming!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

I honestly always find that I get to the end of your videos, 1, after laughing a number of times, 2, after learning a whole bunch (which I don’t do so well normally). And 3, thinking, “wait!? It’s over!?!?” Ughhhh. I think it’s cause you legitimately make it interesting! Oh and 4, “I wish I could find opal even though I’m in Australia...” think I need to get off my “donkey” and do something about that. Thank you as always man, for doing what you do. Stay well my opal wizard!

[@xandernoel4592]

I concur! Plus I subscribe to both this channel and yours.

[@saltwithlove2269]

@@PulitzerOpal - exactly . The best use of a gold nugget is to sell it , immediately , then see what opals are within budget . It really is that simple .

[@xandernoel4592]

Excellent tips and your comedic approach to the subject matter at hand is almost as priceless as your shared knowledge and of course the opals themselves. Thank you for the effort and time you spend putting together these videos. I sincerely appreciate it, sir. Well done, indeed!

[@saltwithlove2269]

''holidolgist'' - exquisite etymology , thank you very much . I have to catch the local grocery store , early closing in these times etc (London anyway) , but am very much looking forward to watching this shortly : your videos are always rewarding to watch .

[@saltwithlove2269]

@@PulitzerOpal : ha ha - no , spell checker must be mortally offended by your enterprising way with words (or word , singular , anyway - if you have any more , er , gems , please share them) . You have been cutting opals , to a high standard , for a heck of a long time - and it shows . I am very grateful for all of them , as are many others , certainly by your viewing figures : but here's the thing . It is so important for anyone , that when they do something really well , that people make a point of telling them so - consider your self duly told , and thanked : really , thank you so much for the casual , calm and knowledgeable way you bring out the beauty of these gifts from Nature . Here is something you might like , and apologies if not : this is the only full four verse version of this song , beloved by millions in its two verse format . It's the only musically creative project I have ever been involved with , and am very proud , so please forgive me . These wonderful young musicians gave up a Sunday to record this , and I will be forever grateful , and in awe of their respective talents - and told them so , many times since . Licensing took a subsequent 11 months , and that is another story in itself - i am currently writing a book about it , to be called The Lost Verses : everyone involved , and the cat (Kitty) , are all doing well . Thank you again for your work , and look forward to your next video . Best Wishes from London .(Grant Maclean). drive.google.com/file/d/1UZiULpExpwUGjEG6ceFAReAqVeDQfkRa/view

[@saltwithlove2269]

@@PulitzerOpal Thank you very much for your kind , and encouraging words , and thank you for taking the time to both watch and reply . Maybe you find the creative process with cutting an opal similar - in the sense that you take your time , and you will realise ''well , if i shave down that side , this would happen ...'' , or something like that . This is the first creative art / music project i have ever done , and I am really , really proud . The images , and which line of the song they would fit , came over a six month or so period , mainly in the early morning - so much so that i would go to bed with a notebook + pen on the quilt cover , ready . I very much hope to ''break a finger'' with the book - i'm guessing that is the same as the backstage theatre wish of ''break a leg'' . All the very best to you , and I look forward to coming to your shop , asap , for something special .

[@saltwithlove2269]

@@PulitzerOpal - that's very interesting , thank you . None of the song would have sounded unfamiliar - as Charlotte Algar , the singer says , there is not much happens melodically , it really is all about the lyrics ., beautiful and memorable though the melody is . I have been unable to find a full , four verse version as a vinyl release . On KZbin , I can find only one rendition , in its entirety , which is accompanied by a slideshow of shipwrecks , recorded , audio only , live at a club in London , probably '67 / 8 / 9 . The same track has also been set to a 'lyrics on screen' video . There are two three verse versions , again live , by Procol Harum , one recorded in a venue called Union Chapel , a church near me in North London , and one recorded in Paris , in the 1970s . I have been unable to find a four verses cover by anyone , and there are literally hundreds on KZbin , across all genres . It actually became something of a hobby , intermittently revisited , searching for versions . There are several reggae versions , hardcore trance , orchestral , jazz and multiple solo instrumentals . Violin , bagpipes , pan pipes . harp , many different keyboard , piano and organ versions . In the go to ''shipwreck''one , there are beautiful keyboard sequences by Matthew Fisher , but I decided to drop a lot of these , and asked Matteo to do some improvisation of his own , as I did all the musicians in Verse 4 , so after each line , the drums , guitar , bass and keys all do a little solo , as I wanted each one of them to have a little demo . All this we submitted as the Arrangements . This did all start as I wanted to hear a woman sing the last two verses , and this is what my research turned up . I was quite clear with Bucks Music Group , from the second e mail , that I wished to record the full version a) for commercial release and b) to use the video on my website . After some 130 e mails , and 11 months , they gave Permission for the former , but not the latter . The band and I are so grateful , and I will never , ever regret a penny (some £1200 + approx eventually) or minute spent on this , just for the audio alone . If you know of a full verse version , or maybe you could ask any of your band mates , it would be wonderful to hear one , as the live one on KZbin is entrancing as it is . omg - even your Jim Henson got in on it - there is a Muppets version . A Japanese language one I am fond of , and also a Khmer version . The song just opens up to you , the more you search . Flute too , and some lovely harmonica covers - King Curtis with a divine sax masterclass also , I've got that on now , actually . Enough already . Best Wishes .

[@saltwithlove2269]

@@PulitzerOpal : you may well have heard the whole song , though - this is (imho) the mind blowing aspect , that these verses have been hiding 'in plain sight' , all this time . Anyway - what has been your top opal moment this week , a good one whatever , I hope : one thing I love about you / your Channel , is you cover so many different aspects . Have a great day .

[@sandmaker]

Fried armadillo and opal soup. Mmmm mmmm. Thanks for the videos andrea keep them coming. Stay safe, healthy, and mostly sane. Remember dating dolls can make you mannikin depressive.

[@Mr.Nicholas69]

Came here for the opal but stayed for the laughs. This was an amazing video I loved the combination of opal, information and humour. It was definitely a little weird but I loved every minute of it. Lol

[@versailshorts]

Thanks for the tips on buying pendant settings, Could come in handy one day.

[@terryo1463]

I think Sheila was waiting around to see if you were going to give her some of that beautiful opal jewelry you always make! Thanks for the video! Since you said to look on Etsy I will go there.

[@sigridwilmer8174]

Thank you very much for showing the abrassive pads. I have some nice stones and have wanted to polish them for ever so long, but I wanted to do it by hand and did not know where to find the right material to give it a try. You have given me all the details that I needed to find the same ones online and I am looking forward to polishing some stones. Thanks again and stay safe.xxx

[@peteraitken2225]

You crazy comical child at heart Just wanted to say cheers and giving me sooooo much pleasure watching your skills and also your non bias opinion on opal from treated matrix to etheopian to andamooka and mintabee Personally looking forward to get some lapidary equipment to arrive and start on the 17 000 carat apprenticeship and with current prices in Aus @ least price are well below standard picked up a 1000 carats of n1 to n4 multi brightness 7 stones minimal sand not only multi colour patterned Sorry for the novel we are at least 4 weeks away from lift so heads up week 3 should be best

[@peteraitken2225]

@@PulitzerOpal All im saying is some people with mines have gone into panic mode even on certain Auctions Myself i just asked for minors phone numbers Even top Quality Ethiopian has dropped Personally looking forward to when ban lifts and going into Burma for special gems .I have an uncle who is in ranong he is admired by the burmese and they are honest there they say how much straight up and considering they just opened there border b4 virus and how hard the bancock gem exchange trade is minimal now .There are many opportunities when delivered and checks ok will msg you not here with any excess i come across my budget is almost dry for now and if i can help them and you it can only better me in the future cheers and yes it is hard to recommenced anyone for most are like their runs not consistent ps good time for balanite pipes again small one i have got are good hoping this large one well 5 cm by 14 mm solid with just an outer crust little opaque 300 Aus dollars the 3 small ones where 120 one is clear and quality will msg in about a week cheers enjoy

[@pkgoldopalhunting]

top video mate great info on settings as well

[@philippineparadisechronicl411]

#2 for me Thanks for the FIX Behave Shiela !

[@imlistening1137]

Thank you for both the information and the laugh!!

[@Jane_Dow]

Very Interesting approach to the subject ! :) Have a Good one !

[@wayne1959]

thanks for the jewellery making tips my friend.

[@weloopal6716]

Thank you. This is helpful. I have rough Welo opal.

[@JanVafa]

Loved the happy cat!

[@mctron22rd]

I really dug this video! Its informative and I liked the history on what was done in the past to shine a rock! What else you got in that head of yours?

[@isabelreed308]

I love the way you present your channel. It is not boring at all for me. Your voice is extremely beautiful, have you tried singing?

[@isabelreed308]

@@PulitzerOpal I have indeed. Particularly enjoyed the Africa concert. I am from South Africa so it resonated with me. Too much talent in one family. Thank you.

[@isabelreed308]

@@PulitzerOpal are you going to tells us ur rock ban name? Background tune here and there. Call it "old rockers day...".

[@charlesteune6416]

I sit here and laugh at this man’s humor. All the time this video had me cracking up when Sheila fell into the sink. Oh man, I love these videos man keep them coming God bless and take care.

[@hateonskillz318]

Singles awareness day, when I was single I was aware of it every day lol oh man this killed me, worth the whole video and more laughs haha

[@tommtommkin]

@@KZbinmaxine This is WHY I remain single.

[@cybercensorship]

Always brilliant. Thanks professor!

[@MrInsaint]

Thank You Donald for sharing the best stuff on KZbin🇺🇸👍🇳🇴 Stay strong🥊 and healthy💰 mate

[@veritybadov3598]

Thank you so much for letting me in on these trade secrets! You have a subscriber for LIFE! Sending my other opal friends your videos as I type... YOU ROCK

[@andermac1]

You crack me up. Lot's of good information for sure. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rebelchick36200012]

Love watching your videos lol funny an educational I’m an opal lover

[@filipdahlberg4420]

Fun video as usual, hope you are safe!

[@jameswhitener123]

I sure do like those videos you put out specially the Sheila ones I sure have learned a lot from you I wish I could meet you in person someday

[@kenmeeker]

Again...loved the video..never gets old..lol

[@carlosbarrera6663]

Interesting content and nice humor, thumbs up

[@dannymeadows7185]

love your videos keep up the good work

[@Smallathe]

Also, I too love diy gems - I make those for my wife :) I recently won 2 opal biddings - a you got me hooked on this lovely gem...:) thanks!

[@namhfonxox6059]

Hi, I do love making my own opal jewellery but my fav form is marquise. The problem is i broke like 3-4 opals already. Is there any easy way to set them?

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

Do we have to work on those holidays? lol Thanks for the info. I am looking for a setting for a friend. Havagudun and stay safe.

[@patrickmcgovern676]

Yay ok. So here I am it's Patrick. Ok so I am excited you made a video big time. I still want to send you the Amber by the way. It urk's me ( urk? ) to not be able to send them pics ☹️ but that's not the point here. I wanted to thank you bcuz now I can get some of my best cabs set at a price I can almost afford. 2nd I'm always greatfull for you puting not just a source of how to go about grinding, polishing ext. But my favorite part is when you give historically based facts about the history of these methods. So thanks for that as well. 3. I'm probably going to make you 50 bucks 3 to 4 times a month now. By now I guess you could call me a KZbin buddy or at best a subscriber. And as one of these 2 I wanted to look out for you. Awhile back you made a pendent for someone very important. We can't say names but we all have heard of her. ( Daughter of the bride) I think you should edit a bit. So they don't find out about China being there setting maker. If indeed they were I mean. Just looking out for you thanks for another awesome video. Oh and 1 more thing, be a good subscribie ( opposite subscriber ...patented but you can use it) tell she Sheila I'm single for me will you. 😊 Don't worry if anything came about it I wouldn't buy plastic opal. Even though it matches lol 🤣 thanks again. I hope I atleast made you laugh a bit. Please make more videos and if you still want it. I'll send you the chunk of amber still later

[@Q_N-]

Holy crap I did not know about these holidays!!! Thanks for the enlightening info! 👍😆 Its been awhile since you’ve uploaded, seriously missed your jokes

[@RedRedux]

I get most of my metals and findings from Rio Grande. Have made a couple trips to the warehouse from Canada 🤣 love the matrix did they come from the gem show?

[@highdeadesigns6424]

As a wire wrapper of 9 years I'm super stoked that you mentioned us lol. Most of us are on social media and hashtags are great for finding things like that. I'm @ Highdea Designs 😁

[@tonitouchberry894]

OMG! Dude! I've been a jeweler almost my entire adult life! I am now 75! Opals are expensive and very fragile and if you don't know what youre doing, you can fracture a stone in one short blink of an eye! So now you have a person cutting and grinding prongs on an expensive gold setting, or pushing a bezel over a stone ( if they even know to do that) and then breaking an expensive opal! Might I suggest that anyone wanting to make jewelry and set stones, should start out making a whole lot of jewelry and set a lot of cheaper stones before you attempt a nice opal! Trust me - every jeweler on the planet has had a learning curve with opal and emeralds! I mean, breaking out in sweats and coming close to having a heart attack, worrying about not breaking your customers precious stones! Setting stones is a very practiced skill! I taught silversmithing for many years and taught people how to do these skills so I know exactly what I'm talking about!

[@tonitouchberry894]

@@PulitzerOpal of course you know how because you have put in your time and effort and I'm sure have broken a few. So you have had your learning curve! As a matter of fact, I'm jealous! I just love the beauty of opal and I wish I had a work bench set up right beside you! It's just that you were telling people to just run out there and do it and then you show $5000 stones and my mind envisioned disaster waiting to happen! Most people don't understand their value! For instance! I gave a large maybe 3O CT fractured but beautiful opal to my adult niece and said! Hang on to this honey and when you're ready I will recut it and make something for you! Her 12 year old niece thought it was a pretty stone so she gave it to her! That's the last time it was seen! On today's marker it was easily a $10,000 stone!👿😠😬 Honey! You are living "my" opal dreams. I can only wish you the very best, my friend!

[@tonitouchberry894]

By the way! I could teach you how to make you're own bezel settings! You'd love it!

[@richardland5563]

Not entirely sure why I enjoy your videos so much it’s probably because I always end up smiling at the end of it. And I might learn a bit about opals but that secondary.

[@getawaydance]

Funny stuff. Really liked how you went from invention of the wheel to the invention of the lathe :)

[@mikehunt8375]

There should be a Pulitzer Opal day. You are a national treasure!

[@badomaji]

Interesting video, great info.

[@kellysilvester9305]

Just love watching you,, Thanks for the video,s

[@madorganicscientist2527]

Very informational thank you 😁

[@DeIicateFynn]

What the... form!! Get it? Because I'm an artist! Oh.. good idea. I've been out of work for about three weeks. I should try making my own pendant. Or I could try fixing a ceramic dragon pendant I made but I broke the tail 😭

[@DeIicateFynn]

@@PulitzerOpal 😍!

[@roderickwhitehead]

Proud to be a great subscriber!

[@whome7004]

Well wasn't the first time I watched this episode but I personally didn't think to much of quilty entertainment mixed with Education with only the way one Opal Pro does it could ever be a bad thing I hope all is well comeing up on this Labor day, Best Wishes to U and you're Family God Bless

[@Smallathe]

Love your videos :) fascinating info.

[@lynneperg6853]

I needed those laughs. I always enjoy your videos.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

I can't believe I missed this video when you produced it. Oh well, better late than never!

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Loved the video! Very funny.

[@theresabraddock9310]

great video, great info!

[@manchieros]

Sheila's getting cheeky.

[@mctron22rd]

I have noticed that body jewelry could use a bit of help from opal. It would be awesome and they would look stunning in a nose or septum, Libre, tregus,, lips, belly buttons, tongues piercings, well all piercings, would have been easier for me to write.

[@redeyestones3738]

Great episod. Awesome rant. Thanks

[@Filiaris1]

Thank you

[@whome7004]

Your the Best It would probably be a hoot the Talk with you one of those days

[@georgepierce4537]

Dude, you're too funny! Liked and subscribed.

[@prospectvic]

Talk about going off track lol, I love it

[@RockPuppies]

I love your videos

[@garyburchett9060]

Probably one of your best, but who am I to judge. Seriously great info. I was afraid to pull the trigger on Esty the prices seems to small. I will go back rewatch and take notes. Tell Sheila to take a break; I think she has cabin fever.

[@bretts1]

Donald so funny and educational on so many levels!😂😂❤️. Could you give us your take on building a the Pyramids at Giza and settle the disputes for once and what they were actually used for. You can be a expert, just put a few footnotes by some Dr. at end . I am sure you have great insight after cutting so many stones. You just have to recall what you forgot! Great video! Like the LSU lid. 😂❤️❤️❤️

[@bretts1]

Pulitzer Opal How about your life’s career. That be very interesting. Just state you can’t answer any questions on specific cases. Just you take on what you seen thru your life would be fascinating. Your take on how years ago how you deal with things compared to changes you went thru and had to adapt to using different technology and how people get hung up on numbers. You could make it interesting and add some humor. We all need that Donald.

[@aribella6913]

I’m a wire wrapper, and a silversmith. So all I need is a dream stone. I’m going searching on line later.

[@williambotner2317]

London Kentucky loves ya

[@TyyDaymon]

How can I buy opel,from you u r the only one I trust please let me know

[@beansandrice9776]

okay, this is epic

[@TheTrianayisel]

Omg I wish I knew half of the i formation tou know.. wHat do you think about the LEVIAN OPALS? jewelry ?

[@jayebirdjb7143]

Wifey doesn’t know about Sheila?🤣 Social Distancing keeps you 6’ Away from the Truth!

[@jayebirdjb7143]

Pulitzer Opal u2funny!🤣😂🤣

[@Leafbinder]

Your awesome keep up the funny videos

[@jeffbell5125]

And you have your own sauce, hollidaise, (sic) good on eggs Benedict.

[@jeremiahmcafee3816]

I ended up just buying a nice one off of opal auctions.. really wish I would have done that to begin with. On problem its 18.7 x 12.7 x 4.5 oval.. my question is can I do a 29 x 13 or do I have to do better than that?

[@ChiChi-nz5bf]

Great video

[@ChiChi-nz5bf]

It's a nick name for my nick name which is China lol

[@saintsfan39475]

This video had it all. Informative and hilarious the only thing missing was a random Who Dat thrown in for good measure. You really had me laughing with this one.

[@susandevoe6002]

I don't think the object, re wire wrapping, is to totally smother the stone in wire. Love the cat Spot!!

[@adzoutnabout888]

You kill me mate 😂 From what I know, Boxing Day refers to the day after Xmas when the rich used to put out their used boxes for the poor. These days we call that the recycling Truck. You should have a million subs easy by now.....can't help some / most people I guess.

[@adzoutnabout888]

Pulitzer Opal I channel for video games 🤔? 💩 There is just no hope for kids these days is there..... You do what you do well, extremely well.....and I'm not gunna blow smoke up your proverbial, but KZbin would be a much poorer place without your monthly dose of Sunshine. So, let the gamers get their 10 million mind numbing views, and arthritis in their worn out thumbs. I will take humour and Opal any day 🍺

[@SaraJean85]

I love ur videos

[@kathybradbury]

I liked this video. Even though that floozy kept interrupting you!😏-and to top it off, KZbin put a bra commercial as a trailer!

[@asquirrelhasnoname]

WOW! Didn't realize Sheila was so frisky!

Top gema Opala

[@kellyjohnson2517]

Looks good to me sr

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Great channel! New subscriber.

[@maulaucraw1209]

Thats cool

[@placepages8071]

enjoyable video. thanks! :) have you found it difficult to improve semi rough rubs into something more valuable, thinking of doing it small time for a hobby Thanks! also addicted to outback opal hunters ( brought me here.....eventually!)

[@kirklovell9164]

The wire wrapping demo was awesome,my girlfriend will be kind of impressed with the results 😢

[@PulitzerOpal]

I better go back and watch this again! I must have wrapped an arrowhead (because I don’t recall ever wrapping anything else!)

[@neretaireamenhotep2186]

👏👏👏👏😂🤣😂 you are THE best!!!!

[@neretaireamenhotep2186]

@@PulitzerOpal astute and funny Kudos

[@jaratt85]

Actually you don't facet gems to get them to reflect light, you facet them to get them to REFRACT light. Light reflecting off a translucent surface looks clear, light that refracts gives you the depth and sparkle. The difference is reflection the light goes in and bounces back in the same direction, refraction changes the angle that the light bounces.

[@MCC4RTHY1]

Edible or audible 😂 funny as always

[@jenhanh3302]

Hahaha love the humour 😂

[@vexityvex9459]

awesome :)

[@michaelprue9024]

Well I hit the like button, and then I waited. It must really be a sissy because it didn’t hit me back. Thanks for the information on obtaining settings for gems. I really appreciate that.

[@MsSandraCGL]

I agree, All These days are getting out of hand!

[@brice2597]

Where is the best place to buy synthetic opal?

[@flyingcheff]

Do we cheat em, and how? NOT boring at all, spicy for sure!

[@anthonymcclain6475]

You da man