Talking Boulder Opal with Broken River Mining @ Kino Gem Show 2022

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[@roberttyrrell2250]

He's on point. Knows his opal. Ethiopian Enhydrous are as high as 13% moisture. Less stable. BUT Ethiopians have random planes of spheres. You get play at multiple angles. The ONLY reason to put opal in water is to show you better, what it looks like polished. He's 100% on sphericals. Potch is also valuable as its sold/ used as natural backing for doublets. The natural black potch accentuates the opal better than other natural backings. Best way to differentiate lab opal? Look for repetitious patterns. They haven't found a way to randomize play of color, like natural opals. Love Aussie opals.

[@lapidarydave]

Dude amazing comment do you mind if I pin it so others can read it easier?

[@roberttyrrell2250]

@@lapidarydave Go ahead. Looks like I missed a period 1st sentence I'll fix it. I love your Vids. Keeps me company while working. Its almost like being there. 🥰😍🥰 Edit: Anything I respond on your channel; consider your property. We're all a family. Need to help each other grow.

[@lapidarydave]

@@roberttyrrell2250 Thanks my friend I guarantee you nobody’s gonna mention the missing period I just know people would love to meet at my friend

[@betojdesigns]

Wow Dave, that gentleman Ashley, was so kind and generous to share his knowledge with you, and us. I feel like a student at Boulder Opal community college. Fabulous interview 👏

[@lapidarydave]

I am a student too but feel so lucky to be surrounded by such awesome teachers

[@femmemecaniquedesigns]

Oh wow! I need to watch this video many times to understand everything 😮 👌

[@lapidarydave]

Me too lol and I was there

[@canadiangemstones7636]

This is brilliant, thanks Dave!

[@jasonsummit1885]

Already had known what gives it the different colors, particle size. Nile Red made a video of trying to make synthetic opal, and it came down to particle size that affected the blue, green, red, and other colors.😁👍

[@lapidarydave]

Very cool

[@GLesbihonest]

Wow, I just realized that a year later after commenting on this video I ended up in Queensland Australia, purchasing a few pieces of Boulder Opal. In love with them, I am watching videos and stumbled upon this one again. 🙏🏾😊

[@geemama420]

I Love the Aussie People!!! He was such a nice man! Him and his wife live the dream that’s for sure!!! I Love his book too! So cool to be able to show the people where he mines! Thank you Dave watching your videos are So educational!!! You are definitely hands down one of my Favorite KZbinrs!!! Hope your enjoying your day ❤️❤️🙏🏽

[@lapidarydave]

Thank you so much for watching I really appreciate you big time geemama420

[@rickross2709]

Wow amazing video, thank you Ashley for your knowledge !!

[@lapidarydave]

Ash is cool

[@flashbackactivator6565]

Made it back to Santa Fe. Seven hour trip. Enjoy the rest of the show! Woooooot wooooooot!

[@lapidarydave]

Woooooootwooooooooooooooo

[@aureaphilos]

Thank you Dave, Jim, and Ashley. Just visited the Broken River website, and have a want list!!

[@PAnnB-dk5sg]

Thank you for the great education! I've already visited and bookmarked the website. What a great man Ashley is!

[@lapidarydave]

He sure is what a sweet heart

[@renaemoreschini3706]

Love this!! Thank you so much for helping capture this moment in time for us all to share together. You rock.

[@lapidarydave]

Thank you for watching my good friend

[@fourtwozero]

Greatest interview I've ever seen!! I loved every second of it.

[@lapidarydave]

Thank you so much mm420 I really appreciate you:)!

[@marywinn8953]

The very first piece of jewelry my husband bought me over 50 years ago was a beautiful opal ring. The setting is intricately made. We probably couldn't afford it now. We live out west now, so I wear more turquoise. I think I'll get my opal out to wear occasionally.

[@bentationfunkiloglio]

Blue opal at the beginning is the boulder opal I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing!

[@lapidarydave]

My pleasure my friend thanks for watching

[@yankeetimeline]

Dude is a real wealth of knowledge on those opals for sure.

[@lapidarydave]

Absolutely 100%

[@RockyMountainBear]

I learned so much about opal in this video. I thought I knew a little bit, but I only know a little bit about a tiny bit.

[@lapidarydave]

I love the material but I’m in the same boat for sure

[@donnaer]

An amazing education! Thank you, and Ashley. I can’t believe how much I just learned. Will be visiting their sites.

[@christhompson4270]

Good onya mate, great lesson on opal’s. Awesomeness 👍👍👏👏

[@lapidarydave]

Thanks brother

[@naomimade]

Wow...thank you so much for filming this gentleman while he shared his knowledge about Boulder Opals...etc.. this is awesome!!

[@lapidarydave]

Totally my pleasure:) thanks for watching

[@debramaertens893]

Thanks for the great content. Loved hearing Ashley’s info! 👍❤️

[@lapidarydave]

Thank you for watching:)

[@jillc.8059]

I have bought from them before. Boulder is my fav. I too remember the chunks for 5 or 10.00 about 10 years ago in Tuscon. Wish I would have gotten more. Lol

[@lapidarydave]

Definitely has skyrocketed in price

[@maiguapa8]

Hi Dave. Hope you’re feeling better. I’m so excited. I’ll be there Thursday and Friday. Hopefully, we can meet you. 😊

[@lapidarydave]

I’m feeling great :)

[@wingheiwong7336]

Thank you big brother Ashley!!!!! Best video on KZbin on Boulder Opal!!!!! Thank you very much Sister Sue for repopulating the land 😱👍👍👍💗💗💗🌈🌈🌈💜💜💜💯💯💯🧙🏻‍♂️👍🙏!!! Thank you brother Dave for the epic video!!! New sub love💜💜💜💜 from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺💪💪💎🙌⚡️💪 God bless 😊

[@Anon-mj7xr]

thanks for all the opal videos lately

[@lapidarydave]

Absolutely my pleasure

[@OneOfAMine]

AWESOMENESS! Spot On Dave...You ROCK!

[@lapidarydave]

You rock too my friend

[@kathleenmayhugh2246]

Thank you! I love the knowledge! These are the best sources!

[@lapidarydave]

Absolutely my friend thanks for watching

[@paulak-obscurefire9661]

What a wonderful explanation on the formation of Opal in that area, 👏 I'm a visual learner myself and this gentleman is great. Great video thanks for taking the time.

[@lapidarydave]

Me too totally a visual learner

[@patkarpf4386]

WOW! Thank you for all this information. I look forward to seeing more from Ashley and Sue in the future.

[@lapidarydave]

Me too they were both so super nice

[@opalrocksart3371]

Really good post ,learned some of the stuff I had always wondered about boulder opal great stuff 😀

[@jx1659]

I deeply appreciated this video. Thank you!!!

[@lapidarydave]

I appreciate you my friend thanks for watching

[@GLesbihonest]

I LOVE IT ALL!!! 🥰🥰

[@linleonhardt9433]

Hi Dave, we were there Sunday and had the pleasure to talking to and listening to Ashley, what a wealth of information and knowledge. I want to go to his mines and yes, we walked away with some boulder opal! I want a bolo tie like his, awesome! Love your channel and Cheers!

[@lapidarydave]

Definitely a $2400 bolo tie :)

[@linleonhardt9433]

@@lapidarydave I believe you're in the ballpark!!

[@wyodino6245]

love those blue opals

[@karenjones7111]

Dave thank you so much for this. I learned so much . Love boulder..✌❤❤

[@lapidarydave]

My pleasure

[@southernmustange]

Excellent presentation I throughly enjoyed it!

[@lapidarydave]

Thank you so much :)

[@hairchick1985]

His knowledge is incredible!!!

[@lapidarydave]

Definitely bleeds opal

[@bonebusta2467]

That's Amazing..Ty for Sharing

[@lapidarydave]

Ty for watching

[@sharoneastwood.1025]

OHHHHH MY GOD ITS BEATIFUL.

[@PaddyMcMe]

Great video, so informative. Also holy hell that broken Iron Stone Opal at the end must be worth a small fortune.

[@lapidarydave]

I wonder I bet it’s not for sale :)

[@PaddyMcMe]

@@lapidarydave The good stuff never is. That's something I've learned from watching all you Gemstone Cutters, you keep the truly special stuff for yourself. I'm mainly an Opal Fan and this one has to be seen to be believed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH_cZ5iufdmcos0&ab_channel=BlackOpalDirect I even prefer that to the Virgin Rainbow, heck I prefer it to the Hope Diamond. Green & Blue is my favourite colour combination. So there are probably a few thousand Opal Miners all the way back to the old days that have these insane Opals just in their private collection unknown to the wider world. It's almost criminal. People need to see these.

[@QuestionsStuff]

Luved this :)

[@V27RV]

Opal🙌🏼🖤

[@deniseview4253]

Gorgeous stone!

[@eatmoreporkporky4342]

Awesome! Great explanation.

[@lapidarydave]

thanks it was so much fun

[@chadatchison145]

This was awesome! :)

[@lapidarydave]

You are awesome my friend

[@katrinahohbein1486]

adding so many stone sellers to my insta from watching these videos

[@lapidarydave]

Awesome my friend I’m so happy your finding it helpful thanks a billion for watching:)

[@lermanator7727]

At 57:33 , a STUNNING piece of Boulder Opal! #WOW #YouRockLapidaryDave

[@lapidarydave]

Thank you deeply my friend

[@geraldgalbo9144]

Beautiful 🙂

[@iimv]

I really like boulder opal. Recently bought a big boulder opal bead for a mala. It looks so pretty. The beads are sadly really rear to find :(. The brown stone and the play pf color …. Simply amazing.

[@lapidarydave]

i totally agree

[@silverrose7554]

Thank you for your eyes !

[@silverrose7554]

Happy valentines

[@lapidarydave]

Happy Valentines to you too my friend:)

[@charlottewhitcanack666]

Very informative, Ashley, such a cool guy! And I just love his accent. I think Jim said he was from the high desert....? As am I... Great job guys... Waving 4 fingers and a thumb you way... Happy hunting

[@lapidarydave]

Thank you so much for watching:) ash is the best

[@cweave02]

Really nice video! Great information

[@lapidarydave]

Tha k you my friend :)

[@tishsmiddy71]

Too Cool 🤟🏻❤️

[@scottpeters5624]

Fascinating video guys,, loved it,,!!! 👍👍but,,,, I am a registered opal holic,, under treatment with the opal Mills and cornel Don pulitzer., but I keep relapsing 🤣

[@lapidarydave]

Lol opal holic is a very serious disease don’t take it lightly :)

[@bjeweled21]

Incredible

[@VJLeighGilmour]

Awesome chunk of knowledge

[@lapidarydave]

Ash is amazing love that guy

[@charlesfrederick7074]

Love this thx :)

[@lapidarydave]

My pleasure

[@tishsmiddy71]

I’d love a Book too 🤟🏻❤️

[@lapidarydave]

I will let you know when they are available

[@joek2164]

Hi Dave and everyone. Hi Full ❤️

[@joek2164]

Whoops. Meant to live chat, not comment

[@zimbabs]

Wow! Australian O P A L S !!!

[@raisa5262]

Почти ничего не поняла, но опалы безумно красивые!

[@ResortDog]

Please remeber opal is fragile and can get impact fractures shaking the dome or turning the jar endlessly when the hard edge hits the soft face. But display for sale, what else are ya gonna do, some just run their hands thru the tubs rattling all the pieces together, but hands on sells fastest.

[@lapidarydave]

My friend you need to show me your rock guru ways your bloody brilliant

[@BelowAVERAGEdeck]

😍😍

[@tishsmiddy71]

My birthstone

[@silverrose7554]

I asked my husband to travel from Utah . I was looking for a place on line and I could find anything then I realized it’s valentines week . So sad 😭 I wanted to come .

[@lapidarydave]

Next year for sure :)

[@silverrose7554]

Still valentines. I’ll book sooner

[@cliffhill3467]

ARE you one of the actual miners? I'm interested in buy from. Directly from miner. You guys know your stuff. Im interested in opal that could be a surprise. Im from USA, Kansas. Nothing professional. Just a local but working my own stuff for locals here. Love Australia and the culture and opals. Would like to work with 100.00 or less. As I get better,willing to pay a bit more. Thank you, Sherry

[@ShannonShenanigans79]

one day I shall goooooooo beautiful

[@lapidarydave]

Look forward to seeing you here

[@tishsmiddy71]

OMG!

[@dawnhock4545]

WOW

[@holdthelovealways]

What's the best EMF protection and who might have it at the gemshow? Thank you so much

[@lapidarydave]

Elite shungite is what I hear ( elite is way deferent then the normal variety )

[@holdthelovealways]

@@lapidarydave thanks. Hope you enjoyed Tucson this year. The weather was great.

[@dedereddish6039]

I have a small Boulder Opal. And then way I came about it was an oh my word I got something new to me. It is no bigger than a finger. But it is something that I have never seen. Can tell me is there something else that i need to keep it looking pretty? Thank you from Alabama DeDe

[@lapidarydave]

Hmmmm good question I’d say wear it to keep it oiled up and colorful

[@dedereddish6039]

@@lapidarydave thank you very much🤗

[@higherlearnings1272]

Was he on the Australian Opal Hunters show?

[@lapidarydave]

I think he was on out back opal hunters

[@higherlearnings1272]

@@lapidarydave nice, I thought I recognized him

[@tishsmiddy71]

Pick one , stay under 300 $ ! lol please