The Opals of Australia documentary of Patrick Voillot

English : • The Opals of Australia...
Deutsch : • Der Opal von Australie...
French : • L'opale d'Australie do...
Italian : • L’ Opale dell’ Austral...
Spanish : • El ópalo de Australia...
Chinese : • 澳大利亚的欧珀石（蛋白石）紀錄片Patric...
Russian : • Опал Австралии докумен...
Japanese : • オーストラリアのオパールのドキュメンタリ...
Shakespeare described the opal as "the Queen of Gems."
This gemstone is fascinating. It contains all the colors of the rainbow within it, and since ancient times, it conveyed happiness to all those who wore it.
Since the end of the nineteenth century, new opal deposits were discovered in Australia. The beauty and quantity of the stones coming out Australia disrupted commerce for all other gems. Unscrupulous dealers used the success of fictional novels to inflate its worth, and have ultimately bestowed a curse on this magnificent stone… the trickery has worked to bring bad luck to the opal, and the price is collapsing.
This film transports you into this country-continent, and makes you participate in the discovery and history of these exceptional gems. The local Aboriginal term kupa-piti means "white man’s hole", where the town of Coober Pedy is now built. This is a fascinating place, resembling a termitary, where actual mounds of white opals can be found. Men dig tirelessly throughout the region in search of the gem. They use dynamite and bulldozers to reach the veins but the means to locate them is very subjective, some use radiesthesie or the historic experience of others.
This part of Australia, was once covered by a sea, and has withdrawn today, leaving significant fossil-rich sediments. During its formation, the opal was deposited into the skeletons of prehistoric animals. A fully aquatic dinosaur opal was found in the south. You will understand through animation how this formed a natural curiosity. You will also go to the West to discover the black opals in Lightning Ridge.
The Opal is an extremely fragile hydrated mineral. Only the most highly trained experts know how to carve it.
The Jewelers of Dior used the black opals of Lightning Ridge, the rarest, to achieve one of the creations of Victoire de Castellane.

[@thepaulhenderson]

I'm convinced I was Australian in a past life. Although I can't speak their language, I can understand what they are saying BEFORE the narrator interprets...

[@peteschubel1804]

Paul Henderson I know, this woman is annoying ! Reminds me of that movie Galaxy Quest where Sigourney Weaver's job was to repeat exactly what the computer had already said!

[@carlsalvato8530]

Wow!! Its as clear as english to me

[@mihailazar4893]

You can understand it... Because it's just English with the specific accent?

[@M_alienWorld]

that was the explanation I was looking for... I was so puzzled by the English to English echoing.... :-)

[@siedliko]

Australian is pretty easy to understand with few extra slang words. Try to understand Irish or Scottish accents. 🤔

[@If6wasnine]

Thank you for translating the Australian into American for US viewers. Could you please do an English one next for the Brits? Diversity!

[@karlievbayram811]

Аhaha

[@zxt6788]

Lololol

[@nuttynut242]

He does sound abit like a south african.

[@АндрейСтепанов-ь3о]

... лепета моя лепета...

[@Forest82Gump]

😂😂😂

[@clithero1]

O EM GEE, I never knew I needed English translated into a different version of English... mind blown.

[@shahrulniza5286]

😂😂😂

[@IF_IT_BEATS_THERES_HOPE]

Lol.. I know ,right. So annoying. Could definitely do without the narrator.

[@AnnemarieOG]

She could learn to narrate between their talking. Yea, it's actually annoying her secondtelling the spoken, and not always accurately either.. don't get it 🤦‍♀️🤷🤦‍♀️🤷

[@clithero1]

@Josey Wilds 🤣

[@alesiaw4364]

O My GOODNESS, my thoughts exactly! It would have been a great story if she wasn't so fast, slow, or downright wrong in over talking the people being interviewed.. I couldn't finish watching.. Next time I would have rather have subtitles or closed captions instead of her, omg...she was just freaking annoying...

[@AlexXanderMarketing]

"I am addicted to alcohol, gambling, and hard drugs. I need a better price." This is exactly how I tried negotiating a raise with my boss. I was let go the next day

[@EvaG26]

Don’t forget the wife & girlfriend 😅

[@cindyporter9894]

Lol....that's the life I want....lol. lol.

[@commiezombie2477]

Lmao... Career goals 🤣

[@D-me-dream-smp]

Us Aussies have our priorities!!

[@ShaunaMarieSings]

I am the very proud (and fortunate) owner of a 27-cts. Coober Pedy white crystal opal...yes, it is, indeed, solidified rainbow...💗💗💗

[@funnyanimalshorts643]

I disagree with everyone here. The BEST part is the constant ads at the bottom, not the 720p resolution, english to english translation, or the the variant volume.

[@platedlizard]

why is there an English translator for people speaking English...

[@martyhandley4456]

right, its annoying as hell.....

[@markreap9465]

Same thoughts.

[@Smokey420Greenleaf]

lol i was just about to say the exact same thing. if the damned translator would shut up, we could hear and understand them just fine without her being involved at all.

[@loridisney3782]

platedlizard right !!!

[@kamilerastene5275]

"I'm Hungarian myself" translated into "Myself, I'm Hungarian". Beautiful, I could not have understood the original

[@Clintreid75]

Thank you for uploading this look into Australian opals, but that must be the most bizarre experience I have encountered on KZbin having an English voice over... for English... ???...

[@mysticallight6548]

I am a miner (prospector) in Australia have some beautiful Opals . Just stunning .this is old footage for newbies watching .

[@TheSilmarillian]

lightning Ridge here hello there

[@АндрейСобеський]

can i contact you for cooperation ?

[@lukeingram7655]

36:14 I've studied and researched opal for many, many years and this is the first and only not-staged footage I've ever seen of a miner making a new opal find

[@АндрейСобеський]

Bro, do you understand opals? Do you buy and sell them or is this a hobby for you?

[@FarangDoingThaiStuff]

This video is great but I have to agree with everyone, the voice-over "translation" is superfluous to say the least.

[@STONES624]

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[@gerrygormley9192]

@@STONES624 Mmm

[@phatwithduhph2479]

I get it though she avoids censorship from big agencies by using her audio

[@FarangDoingThaiStuff]

@@phatwithduhph2479 fair enough

[@M_alienWorld]

@FACTS MATTER ... and English was on the list with the other languages, no one noticed they don't need it.... :-)

[@applepie9806]

Ohhh when he took that piece of opal out, my heart wavered. So beautiful.

[@whotknots]

I have mined Opal in Coober Pedy among other places in Australia and the 'boulder' Yani described as having been opened with a screw driver is not, from Coober Pedy. The specimen is probably from south-west Queensland and is actually known as 'boulder opal' which is famous for a particularly brilliant lustre. But with the occasional exception of a variety of boulder opal known as 'Yowah Nuts' the opal deposits in boulder are very thin. As I said boulder opal does not, occur in Coober Pedy.

[@augenbutter]

Thank Heaven for the translation. Turning on subtitles helps also.

[@jasonroland]

Maybe include some sign language and telepathy.

[@baxoutthebox5682]

Lol

[@Sisterfifi]

When I was inPerth in1987 there was a jewel’s shop that had a complete skeleton of a dinosaur about the size of a kangaroo. The whole skeleton had become opalized and it looked amazing. I don’t know where it came from but I suspect Coober Pedy in SouthAustralia.

[@advancedmonkey7702]

That thing is either fake or priceless.

[@TheSilmarillian]

I believe it was found at Lightning Ridge from memory and yes its priceless but then again being an opal miner myself every stone has its price

[@АндрейСтепанов-ь3о]

@@advancedmonkey7702 👌

[@zoesdada8923]

Why is she translating English to English?

[@paulcoffey359]

I love how they translate Australian English in to 'international' English

[@l-b284]

and why is she saying "Peddy" instead of Pedy?

[@dragonfly8807]

Why the voice over? We speak English here you know!

[@AcidicChaosLP]

Its dubbed in many languages, and Patrick Voillot speaks french.

[@isidoreaerys8745]

Mel-booooooarn.

[@lanzi655]

First time I'm enjoyed watching a video about Opals. Beside learning a lot I've go say a real fantastic informative documentary. Thank for this really good work.

[@_thacieng]

The introductory narration at the beginning is priceless, the lady is just good

[@hateonskillz318]

You have to realize the producer Patrick is French himself so it is needed in the country of the videos origin. I still love every single one of his videos. I commented on one of his videos years ago and last year and have bought a colored diamond from Arthur Langerman the "Rainbow collection" man. So watch with an open mind stay focused in life and let your dreams become reality

[@incyphe]

Whew thank heaven for the dubbing. This guy had the thickest Australian / Greek accent I couldn't make a single word he was saying!

[@kingarthur5877]

It would be nice to watch this but having someone repeat everything that is said is mind numbing

[@kennethstreet7868]

Its like watching a movie with your mom.

[@chriswaldrup9855]

All the Opal he had was White Opal and White Crystal Opal. Worth a fraction of Black Opal. I think the large stone the buyer had was Boulder Opal. Also understand that none of those were cut and polished Opals. Once they have been properly cut and all the potch excess is removed, and then polished. It’s 100% brighter and magnificent. If you are interested the finest place in physical space and on the internet to learn and see the finest Opals is a place in Australia called Black Opal Direct.

[@Chance-ry1hq]

I especially liked the English translator, translating English to English. Very helpful.

[@carolyntorcuator71]

I enjoyed this documentary and admire how beautiful opal stones are...unfortunately we dont have such stone in the Philippines...how I wish I could have one ..even if its just the raw one( in its natural state, not polished)...They are amazing...God bless Australia.

[@happy_moth]

come visit Coober Pedy! you can purchase raw or lower quality opals (still beautiful) for quite cheap.

[@peanut924]

Can you buy one on eBay?

[@Demonanimator]

@@happy_moth You sir have convinced me!

[@fallenhw]

How can this gem not me the most in the world? It’s literally like holding a miniature universe in your hand!

[@touchmycamerathroughthefence]

It’s fragile as gemstones go, and requires some care that other gemstones don’t, such as keeping it from drying out. That may have contributed to it being a less valuable gemstone in general. However black opal can be extremely expensive

[@kerrileelawrence15]

Because some mega rich banksters decided that diamonds would be exclusive and thus Society blindly falls for nearly every bs rat trap those child trafficking occult scum Sell.. OPALS are Amazing but the occult scum running society turn everything upside down to suit themselves... they also said that diamonds are rare And when they found heaps of diamond they hid it or sunk it in rhe ocean to keep selling their lies .. William Casey ex head ov cia said .. we'll know our dis information programming is complete when everything the public believes is a Lie.. etc etc etc

[@Mass-jab-death-2025]

@@touchmycamerathroughthefence Australian Opals are stable, do not absorb water and are 7 on the hardness scale. Diamonds are 10 so 7 is quite hard. You are thinking of Ethiopian Opal, which is less dense and readily absorbs water and can crack or craze when it drys out.

[@touchmycamerathroughthefence]

@@Mass-jab-death-2025 I’ve never read that any opal has a higher hardness than 6-6.5. I’ve also never heard any mention of the porosity of Australian opal being any different than any other opal, as most opal on the market is Australian. Please provide a source for your claims.

[@l-b284]

because the diamond industry is a collusive monopoly with price fixing, while the opal industry involves a great diversity of miners/businesses. Diamonds aren't the best gemstones; DeBeers spent tons of money on marketing to make people think they were the best. IMHO, opals are better because every one is unique.

[@jazzmachine]

This video is approved by the narrator's union.

[@deborahduthie4519]

I thought the sparks coming out of the end of the fuse, was only a cartoon thing. I got a shock to see it really happens as on cartoons.. great show. Love it.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

Love the opal stone. Its quite magical. I love the fire opal.

[@hateonskillz318]

Patrick you are living a dream. I have travelled a lot in my life as a child and seen many places. But have never seen any of the places you've been or seen anywhere near the things you've seen. But I believe this is a calling as when you see so many parts or the world and see all this great world we live in provides. Like Charlie Chaplin said this world is rich and provide the way of life should be free and it's TRUE over population? U must not get out much lol this world still has things to offer and explore.

[@danielacabrera1736]

Awesome video ! Thank you Mr Patrick

[@lisanowakow3688]

This would have been better with no sound and then the voice over or just the natural sound from each person and no voice over.

[@flipthecoin888]

I appreciate the voice over! English isn't my first language

[@joeschmoe2843]

...wait a minute...

[@MrThenry1988]

Lol. Uh.

[@NoNopeAndNo]

😜😂🤪🤣

[@Demonanimator]

I found this Gods rainbow set on a silver ring. A year and a half after finding it, it has influenced my friends and family to seek out precious opals of their own of many variety. There is truly a magic in this stone like no other.

[@michaelprue9024]

I loved this video. Even with the English speaking translator translating English lol. Ever since I first laid eyes on Opal as a young boy I’ve always been fascinated with Opal. Being born and raised in Nebraska there isn’t much of a chance for a Cornhusker like me to get involved with the gem. However, I am finally in the position to purchase my very first cabbing machine, and I plan on buying a few parcels of beginner rough to teach myself how to cut oval cabochons. Once I have some cabs of potch worth setting I’ll buy some color and attempt to make a few pieces of jewelry to sell. We shall see how far I can take this new/old interest of mine.

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

Loved your video. I will now subscribe to your channel.

[@phyllisparmenter818]

BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK AND WHAT A GREAT, GREAT HISTORY LESSON.!!!!! I have never heard such detailed information. I personally love opals myself but I will be watching it to see all the opals and all the history. The only thing I knew about opals is that the biggest opal mines are in Australia. Video is well done and that’s why I have subscribed. The opals look so interesting under a black light. Depending on the setting, I have seen some gorgeous rings and pendants.

[@edpoe4591]

I did today 💍 It was so beautiful ! so many colors 😎

[@АндрейСобеський]

​@@edpoe4591Are you a jeweler?

[@leereynolds7948]

thank you without this video i would have never had the pleasure to see a glorious work of art breathtaking beautiful i could go on and on .My thanks again to the artist i bow to your talent

[@smokinone951]

i love the translation of english to english.

[@Trononguitar]

Some one got the easiest translation gig in history....

[@Soda3000Pop]

I adore black opals and lightening ridge opals and boulder opals they are magnificent and beautiful!

[@sciencetroll6304]

Classic that a local Aboriginal is saying Pedy as peedy and the translator is saying it right after as peddy. Nice to see Yani again; I've sold to him quite a few times.

[@АндрейСобеський]

may i know if you have an Instagram account for collaboration with you?

[@joeyscott4299]

Please repost without the voice-over ! other than that , great video !!!! Thanks

[@rfn74]

I love the over narration. Literally.

[@samhunt1408]

Beautiful, mesmerizing snake necklace, love it.

[@xaj1543]

When was this filmed? 26 million now not 19

[@mohamadhali6738]

Really a good video, thanks💐

[@shelleystroyan1190]

Doesn't matter what country they're in the natives are being exploited and the land too.

[@daveklebt7732]

thanks for translating the ENGLISH into ENGLISH

[@darkwoodforest3510]

Luckily for us you've got the English and English in the Australian accent covered

[@Pentapus1024]

I disagree with those complaining about the voice over. Her voice is pleasant and her accent is clear.

[@Peleski]

The original speakers were really amusing. The dubbing degraded the impact.

[@DennisGentry]

If you repost without the voiceover, you should also try again on the de-interlace. Every other line of the picture is out of order, so motion has horizontal line artifacts.

[@D-me-dream-smp]

Gee I know people think we Aussies speak English with a broad accent but never knew it required translation.

[@EldritchAnanke]

19 million? How old is this documentary? It's more than 25 million now

[@KayentaRojo]

Great documentary! Translation was a little weird as it was english before the translation lol... And marine reptiles are NOT dinosaurs. Dinosaurs only lived on land. But other than that it was a really cool documentary!

[@rickyradioactivehorsehunte2247]

I've gotta go check this out.......opals are really something.

[@alekseymedvedev9527]

Hello! What is the name of this music starting from 2:30 min?

[@Forest82Gump]

I loved Alber saying "women are like magnets. They know how to choose the most expensive opal in a shop."

[@hollynoelleAbductedUfologist]

I enjoyed this so much, but I didn't enjoy hearing everything said, twice.

[@plutus205]

Great documentary but I would have preferred hearing the peoples voice's instead of a translator. Didn't make too much sense considering they were all talking english.

[@obsidianzarok2361]

Ok so the dinosaur bones somehow turn into Opal... that may be the coolest thing i have ever heard.

[@nategaris3457]

Awesome show. Absolutely loved it! Magical!

[@tommtommkin]

Ok back in the 70s my uncle went to Australia on a trip and he brought back a number of things for me and my cousins one of the things he brought back was a ring with this EXACT blue green stone in it it looks incidental to this stone at 22:34. Do I have a black opal do you think?? Is it worth a lot?? How and where do I find out??? Its a large stone too the table is flush in the setting I dont believe the setting is gold but it may be. I'm good at spotting gold and this doesn't seem like it is but then again I could be wrong its never tarnished in all these years since the early 70s. Who can I go to to have this ring checked out? Or can I post a pic of it somewhere to have an expert check it out? The stone size may be as big as a 10x13mm.

[@sanookaus1334]

Can you see the back of the stone?

[@tommtommkin]

@@sanookaus1334 No its bezel set in the ring and its a solid backing to the ring. :(

[@michaelrose93]

"Left to man the only thing he would never be able to create, the opal." < What a shortsighted deity, we've been creating opals for decades now!

[@isidoreaerys8745]

As our manmade deities so often are.

[@NomadUniverse]

Was the constant scrolling marquee necessary?

[@78tag]

Interesting presentation but you should have produced this with the option to turn off the narrative and just watch/listen to the story.

[@user-ut8gh7ww9y]

What is the name of the song at the very beginning, please ?

[@Peleski]

Such characters! This footage must be quite old, because they're talking about Germans and French buyers, but not Chinese and Japanese.

[@lindanorris2455]

MY FAVORITE GEM STONE: OPALS.

[@applepie9806]

The miner lady who lives 20 metres underground is living the real Terraria experience.

[@qadirkhan9924]

Very Very Beautiful Opals

[@instagem2693]

Very informative:)

[@NoNopeAndNo]

Maybe there should be a 3rd Voice-over for the 2nd Voice-over but with a 3rd English accent. 3 D I M E N S I O N A L

[@vizon-aryproductions6191]

@20:00 minutes the guy got screwed bad out of that deal.. those opals are worth 200k to say the least sad that the local miners are getting screwed over

[@АндрейСобеський]

How do you know what price you are selling?

[@parislahy2323]

Where can I find the original Australian version?

[@velocity9828]

Thank God for the English translation. "Yea, Nah" ?? What does that mean? Is that positive or negative?🤔 Who is Bush Tucker? Is he the mine owner?🤷‍♂️

[@davidroberts1026]

They speak English in Australia. "They speak English in Australia." Thanks.

[@dreamwalker5367]

I would love love love if you did one on Ammolite, from Alberta.

[@jayflow7949]

Thanks for translating English into English I wouldn’t have been Able to Cope Otherwise So Thankyou...

[@commiezombie2477]

Why do we have voice over on this again🤔🤣

[@aldrinpalis]

Very beautiful crystal.

[@maicodoug]

Somebody of non-aboriginal descent (caucasian) played the aboriginal and didgeridoo too. Blasted all Gefery.

[@protestjournal748]

I'm so confused....The dubing. Why? Edit: This is literally unwatchable.

[@paultorbert6929]

@Voillot Patrick once more, great footage, great story, crap post production......................... i always click like just for the information and exploration of culture. maybe hire a post production company who share your desire for Quality Work........ you are working with and paying under-achieving students. i am watching the playlist entitled ENGLISH..... the other playlists are worse....... sadly.

[@midbc1midbc199]

Why put English translation over English or is it being done to cover up aussie slang

[@Don-sf6ez]

Why would you put a voice over?? You ruined it

[@krookiemonster2673]

My dream job is to mine my own and make my own jewelry.

[@jennienshaneopals291]

Love it

[@nathangannon5933]

Wow this blows my mind. Compared to today the quantity and quality is incredible. Even the buyer offered more right from the start. Today seems buyers screw the miner with their song and dance of one excuse or another.

[@raedale6472]

Can you find these any where else without the voice over? It really is annoying

[@carolyndee5259]

Great video, voice over a bit unnecessary, but very educational nevertheless

[@peanut924]

Opal jewelry is sold on WhatNot for super cheap. I don't see how.

[@opallightning]

This is great!!

[@gonorrheabreath3774]

That trumpet sample is repeated starting ~2:40pm(14:40). It's infections. 🤔♥️🤯

[@kevinstory6552]

way too many ads. makes ur vid not worth watching! otherwise it might be pretty decent. cut down ads and i will again try to watch otherwise forget it.

[@grendelum]

So I’m genuinely curious how much the opal snake cost... thing was gorgeous !!

[@TheSilmarillian]

hundreds of thousands probably

[@amnesia3328]

I don't understand the licking the dirt from the opal part

[@TheSilmarillian]

Its to see the colour

[@shahrulniza5286]

Can you make a video on Moldavite from Molda region?

[@MrThenry1988]

Why a voice over in the same language?