The Green Mantis: My Opal Journey Stone 211

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Күн бұрын

Join me for stone 211. This stone hales from Lightning Ridge Australia and is part of a parcel of opalized fossilized wood that I purchased from ‪@absoluteopals7262‬ (Thanks, Carl!).
This is a black crystal opal that weighs 6.25 carats and measures 16.6 x 14 x 6 mm.
What will happen to this beauty? Join me and FIND OUT!
Edited and Produced with Power Director 365
Songs: (courtesy of SoundStripe)
Strangers
Grind
Nocturnal
Endless Time
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Пікірлер: 51

@MariaAndraste Ай бұрын

I really like the unique look of this opal! Very nice!!

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

I do as well. It would be hard to part with it.

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

211.... couldn't get chat to work... It looks so waxy ...I love it... let me watch

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

that was unfortunate. Next time!

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

@@ThatOpalGuy it started working 😂

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed it! It's a beautiful black opal 🤩

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

It is. It COULD stand to be brighter, though.

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

@@ThatOpalGuy it's funny how you can always find improvements no one else would ever notice, but it's got to be done, before, next! 😂

@aprilpotter3054 Ай бұрын

I never would have known that was an opal if you hadn't told me. It's beautiful.

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

Thanks, April, it is a stealthy little lass, but quite a beauty in her own right.

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

That white stuff makes it look real... it's beautiful That Opal Guy! You did a wonderful job

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

Thanks< Alabama!

@jackophof8882 Ай бұрын

Great job opal guy

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

thanks, I appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching.

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

That's going to be nice...I see the red popping already

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@W.MOpals Ай бұрын

Sand isnt great in opal jewellery for most people, but I think it can tell a beautiful story as to how the opal got there in the first place, Nice work Don :)

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

yeah, people think perfection is necessary and for high end jewelry, I agree, but we all have imperfections. Hiding them is usually not a great idea.

@johnsaucerhunter Ай бұрын

Hey TOG... Quite the unusual looking Opal Dude. As far as shape goes.. I was reminded of almost a shark's tooth look.

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

@@johnsaucerhunter that's a good comparison as well

@Mrjoshuasjourneyzzz10420 Ай бұрын

Nice!!!

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

Ty, I am happy you like it.

@pkgoldopalhunting Ай бұрын

very nice dancing colour man

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

It was a great result. I learned a lot.

@pkgoldopalhunting Ай бұрын

@@ThatOpalGuy yes never 2 stones the same and that sand always can stuff a good stone

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

Notification is activated!

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

Thanks.

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

cool. glad you posted comments!

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

@@ThatOpalGuy I was talking like it was live...I started when the video started... I absolutely love Opal... You're great with the lighting, I can't hardly get a good picture of an opal.. mine are shy

@AusOpal Ай бұрын

that is a cool opal for 2.38 black with colour good job there although i dont like the sand thats for sure

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

I understand that. This was mostly an exploration of the material. also, best to stop early, I can always try to remove the sand, later.

@cherylboyles4884 Ай бұрын

All I can say is wow 11:30

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

Thanks! This was such a cool gem even in the rough.

@cherylboyles4884 Ай бұрын

Heart-shaped would have been great

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

good idea. I didnt feel I have the talent for that, then or now. This was more an exploration into the material. But I stopped early so someting can always be done in the future.

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

I knew that opal was going to be red...i saw a hotspot from the beginning of the video

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

It is mostly green and yellow in sunlight, but the LED of the microscope really bring up the red.

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

It's not ugly

@Teknojok Ай бұрын

A beautiful stone ! Well done TOG. Wondering if you considered cutting the stone to make 2 or 3 smaller stones in the attempt to get around that sand ? Hard to say I think.

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

This was more an exploration of the material. I wanted to leave it as intact as possible to see how the color held/changed during the process. There is always the future...

@susanturcotte3176 Ай бұрын

OMG DON! I received no notifications at all. I looked under the bell icon and it was turned off! I didn't turn it off, though. I'm so sorry my friend, as I have missed a bunch! Going through everything right now to get caught up! By the way, you might want to post/say that the bell icon has been complained about on other's channels, too. I'm going through all those I watch. The "green mantis" opal is absolutely gorgeous! I love the free form styles, as they are unique and never to be copied. To me, my value is based on that. It is a great carat weight and colorful as always. I was calling it "Island on a colorful sea." And, I also saw "L" and "O" as you turned it in the light. This brings me to a question... Has any opal been discovered that actually 'spells' out a word? Wouldn't that be an incredibly valuable piece!?!? I appreciate your hard work in bringing out the opal's incredible colors. I disagree with one thing though. I think that leaving the sand on it added to its value and beauty. My guess is it's worth $250. If I owned it, I would have a special cab made to hold it for a necklace. Regardless, I do agree that I could just stare at any of these opals forever! Blessings from Alabama ❤️

@ThatOpalGuy 29 күн бұрын

Sounds like KZfaq. No problem, watch when you are able and, thanks.

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

I'd start from the sand down....

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

Nice!

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

How close did you get to the surface of the sun? 🔥

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

My retinas are still burned.

@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын

@@ThatOpalGuy 😂