Top 10 | Most Beautiful and Fascinating Opals Around the World

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июн 2024
  • Dear viewers! Today we will traditionally talk about one of the most beautiful stones - OPAL STONE - The queen of all gemstones.
    Opal stone is a gem, colored as space, rainbow, and it indeed relates to something extraordinarily magical.
    Opal stone doesn’t have any crystal structure that other natural minerals possess. It ranks low on the Mohs scale of hardness.
    It is impossible to ignore the beautiful dance of colors that happens with every movement, called the opalescence effect.
    Rainbow modulations, changing at the smallest rotation of the opal stone, are caused by the refraction of light to submicroscopic particles of silica.
    The opals that experience such effects are called noble and go to the category of precious stones.
    There are many different types of natural opals viz., Ethiopian, matrix, Harlequin, Contra-luz, Morado, Andamooka, and Honduran Opal.
    Ethiopian Opal Stones
    Australia has been the dominant power in the opal market for over 100 years. During the early time, as much as 95% of the standard opal production has been worked in Australia.
    Today, Ethiopia is on its way to developing the second largest opal market in the world.
    A small discovery in 1994 has put Ethiopia on the universal opal map. This achievement was followed by some evident developments in 2008 and 2013.
    These are now producing beautiful precious Opal, fire opal, and black Opal with spectacular play-of-color in a variety of patterns and textures.
    Ethiopian opals are not only attractive, but they usually cost less than similar-quality Opal from Australia.
    Opal from this area occurs in a wide range of colors. Mostly, these Opals are of brown, red, or orange-colored, but yellow, white, and transparent colors are also very common.
    Sources:
    1) www.opalauctions.com
    2) nayturr.com/types-of-opals/
    3) The World of Opals: Eckert, Allan W.
    4) www.gemologyonline.com/books8...
    5) store.nationalopal.com/catego...
    6) www.opalemio.com/en/content/1...
    Credits to:
    1) Pulitzer Opal
    2) Discovery Australia
    #AndrewPidor #Pulitzer Opal

Комментарии • 337

  • @danielclaeys7598
    @danielclaeys7598 2 года назад +67

    When we humans are under pressure, we act without thinking, producing our best work in the most simplest ways. The same goes for our Earth. Mother Nature has taken the simplest of elements, water, sand and hydrogen and under pressure, has created fire encased in a stone.
    Humans need to take note from our planet more. Pressure will always be, but the answers are more often there in the simplest of forms. This stone for me reiterates the idea that I use in teaching. Thinking can be overrated.

    • @AndrewPidor
      @AndrewPidor  2 года назад +9

      🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 another jaw dropping comment. Sir thank you so much for such a beautiful message.

    • @wonnieworthy7205
      @wonnieworthy7205 2 года назад +3

      Thank you very much

    • @wonnieworthy7205
      @wonnieworthy7205 2 года назад +1

      🌟⭐️🤩👍

    • @ResortDog
      @ResortDog 2 года назад +3

      Precious Opal also requires an electrical field to form.

    • @Horus2Osiris
      @Horus2Osiris Год назад +2

      Thinking based on false premise is always overrated... Learn How to Reason! (A Course In Miracles)

  • @AvalonDreamz
    @AvalonDreamz 2 года назад +68

    I will never understand how people fawn over Diamonds when we have stones like THIS that exist in the world. I will take opal over diamond any day. Each a beautiful unique work of art from the Earth and Mother Nature!

    • @AndrewPidor
      @AndrewPidor  2 года назад +1

      ☺️

    • @firanoltaye2187
      @firanoltaye2187 Год назад +1

      If you need to bay i have opal on hand you can contact me by comment

    • @jojeanajaxon
      @jojeanajaxon Год назад +2

      I absolutely agree with you!

    • @stevenletheby5818
      @stevenletheby5818 10 месяцев назад +1

      I agree totally. I would rather have a good quality opal than a diamond any day.

    • @shanghunter7697
      @shanghunter7697 9 месяцев назад

      @@firanoltaye2187 What's up bay :)

  • @BigMoney23223
    @BigMoney23223 Год назад +27

    It’s like holding a tiny universe in your hand. Absolutely stunning

  • @lizziebennet2084
    @lizziebennet2084 2 года назад +7

    Opals are so, so pretty! Thanks for another video!

  • @seviregis7441
    @seviregis7441 2 года назад +35

    So fascinating, the Peruvian opal looks like tropical water, yet is found in the mountains. It contains the elements you’d find at the beach, oxygen and hydrogen for the water and silicon in the sand. They’re like rocks that the beach was trapped inside like a looking glass. These Opals are so beautiful, the colors are stunning. They all look like a window into another world, some look like the universe, others like the sea, sky, landscapes, sunsets, even a glimpse into Heaven.

    • @peggyhall843
      @peggyhall843 2 года назад +2

      Thank you, Sevi. You see it like a true artist. Seeing the world in all its beauty.

    • @scottneed2624
      @scottneed2624 Год назад +1

      How many light years does it take to go around the Earth

    • @scottneed2624
      @scottneed2624 Год назад

      How many parsecs does it take to go around Earth

    • @scottneed2624
      @scottneed2624 Год назад

      Is it take three parsecs to go around the Earth

    • @scottneed2624
      @scottneed2624 Год назад

      How many parsecs does it take to go around the Earth Gideon tiara

  • @mariapelayo6276
    @mariapelayo6276 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for another wonderful presentation showcasing this colorful gem family! I always look forward to seeing what’s in store next!

  • @wilsonrawlin8547
    @wilsonrawlin8547 2 года назад +20

    No other gemstone compares to Opal in beauty and color. A thousand 1 carat diamonds cut in the same pattern of the same grade look practically identical. A thousand top Black Opals from Lightning ridge each have their own finger print of incredibly amazing color.

  • @sexyscramblesclanton9470
    @sexyscramblesclanton9470 2 года назад +5

    No wonder I love these so much.... Everything the Opals signify behind the gorgeous black opal colours. I fell in love with them the first time I saw them. They are also alive and need Love and Care 💞 They usually feel wonderful to the touch. I would love to see a solid arm band or bracelet in black opal....

    • @megsybond
      @megsybond Год назад +2

      I bought an opal bracelet while in Lightning Ridge and love it a lot. The thing I found though, that while wearing it, I get easily distracted watching the play of colours flashing in it, and miss other people talking to me while fascinated by it. :)

  • @hoffdoesstuff
    @hoffdoesstuff Год назад +4

    Great video well done, living not far from Lightning Ridge I’ve always thought about heading out for a scratch through the tailings. 👍🏼

  • @emomarcelor
    @emomarcelor 2 года назад +4

    Thank you. I felt like I went to a class and studied beautiful things.

  • @deanagoes2791
    @deanagoes2791 2 года назад +3

    Love my "kalimaya" black opal ,from banten indonesia 😍

  • @stoundingresults
    @stoundingresults Год назад +2

    If they look this good on the video, they are probably out of this world in person.

  • @normasouthwood3182
    @normasouthwood3182 2 года назад +5

    One of my very favourite gemstones. Fabulous.

  • @MrJohnblaine
    @MrJohnblaine Год назад +3

    I adore opals. They're incredible

  • @deborahtruthseeker112
    @deborahtruthseeker112 2 года назад +3

    One of my numerous favorite gemstones, for sure.

  • @rjc4me
    @rjc4me Год назад +1

    Thank you for the outstanding video!

  • @heidiengellenner9651
    @heidiengellenner9651 Год назад +2

    Opal- love and hope.

  • @lesliehilesgardener6959
    @lesliehilesgardener6959 6 месяцев назад +1

    Traveling with you would never be dull just exquisite....can I behold until that time 😜😂❤

  • @jbtechcon7434
    @jbtechcon7434 Год назад +2

    2:31 Gotto love that sound effect of a 90's era mouse.

  • @thomasbuchenauer7600
    @thomasbuchenauer7600 Год назад +2

    Wonderful

  • @thepowerandmiraclestory1565
    @thepowerandmiraclestory1565 2 года назад +2

    It's beautiful and amazing.

  • @ioanbota9397
    @ioanbota9397 Год назад +2

    Realy I like this opals

  • @samjewellery3336
    @samjewellery3336 2 года назад +2

    Great video, educational.a lot of facts.thank you so much.

  • @alaiaadam5767
    @alaiaadam5767 Год назад +2

    💥💥💥💥💥
    Informative and well pictured

  • @tammywade3649
    @tammywade3649 2 года назад +10

    Beautiful as they are mysterious. - captured within stone-unicorn Breath!

    • @nicholasshade
      @nicholasshade 2 года назад +3

      I love that term "stone unicorn". STAY WARM. 🔥 Love and light from Gore, Oklahoma. ❤💡

    • @alleycat616
      @alleycat616 Год назад +1

      I think of them as rock glitter lol

  • @kendihitam7608
    @kendihitam7608 Год назад +2

    Andrew Pidor amazing

  • @sandorvarga7437
    @sandorvarga7437 Год назад +1

    Super.oke.

  • @kimberliebyington5245
    @kimberliebyington5245 2 года назад +2

    So pretty 🦋

  • @davidhughes4728
    @davidhughes4728 2 года назад +1

    I love the video man keep up the good work

  • @lowecustodio4578
    @lowecustodio4578 Год назад +1

    wow na Wow madam Gem stone..

  • @user-rh3kz2kt1e
    @user-rh3kz2kt1e 2 года назад +2

    Gorgeous collection ... it is pretty you are 💚⛥❤✴⛥

  • @DhaniHsb
    @DhaniHsb Год назад +2

    Beautiful

  • @carlamarlene2927
    @carlamarlene2927 2 года назад +4

    Opal is the birthstone of my husband so of course it's in my wedding band. And it's probably not a natural rare gemstone but it's mine and symbolizes the love for my better half

  • @rhondatraywick3724
    @rhondatraywick3724 2 года назад +2

    My birthstone! Love them!

  • @chelaba2021
    @chelaba2021 2 года назад +1

    Wow so beautiful I like and love it

  • @trichydiamond3602
    @trichydiamond3602 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @peggyfiedler1556
    @peggyfiedler1556 2 года назад +2

    Thanks

  • @user-li1mk5rk8i
    @user-li1mk5rk8i 6 месяцев назад +1

    Tutto questo splendore grazie alla luce.Fantastico.

  • @BBCHABO689
    @BBCHABO689 2 года назад +3

    宇宙の星たちにソックリ🌟

  • @mjade1673
    @mjade1673 Год назад

    Wow, the geology is amazing😍🤩

  • @baslielalene4702
    @baslielalene4702 2 года назад

    Beautiful.

  • @dorabarkley6335
    @dorabarkley6335 2 года назад +14

    Beautiful gemstone - nice to know ( although small in quantity) they’re found all over the world - I thought they only came from Australia - my favorite black opal and the ones that looked like they had encased nature: clouds, mountains etc

  • @Pharaonin62
    @Pharaonin62 2 года назад +4

    The most I love is the Brazilian white opal. It's very interesting to know where the opals come from. Thank you for your video.

    • @saidsalles
      @saidsalles Год назад

      No Brasil temos até um automóvel que recebeu esse nome Chevrolet Opala produzido de 1969 a 1992 um belo exemplar 👍

  • @mayurireddy8196
    @mayurireddy8196 3 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful world opal

  • @bunruamgordon6652
    @bunruamgordon6652 2 года назад

    beautiful ❤

  • @sexyscramblesclanton9470
    @sexyscramblesclanton9470 2 года назад +1

    I love the way they look like Earth... The pictures of Earth from the space station....

  • @goldcambodia
    @goldcambodia 3 месяца назад +1

    Cute!

  • @sriwaluyo8703
    @sriwaluyo8703 Год назад

    Bravo👍👍👍

  • @laughchannel999
    @laughchannel999 Год назад

    Very cute sir!

  • @user-eu2bd6et7d
    @user-eu2bd6et7d 2 года назад +19

    Opals are the most mysterious and surprisingly amazing gem stones.They are suitable for all people connected with the signs of water by zodiac.Nevertheless.harďly you can find anyone who doesn't like this superb stone.It is magnificent indeed!I also like opals very much.no matter which colour prevails among presented collections.The play of different colours and shades of many colours is changeable and impressive!Thanks a lot for your high quality videos on gem stones and receive our best wishes to the channel!

    • @AndrewPidor
      @AndrewPidor  2 года назад +4

      Hello dear, thank you so much 😊

    • @nickdavidelijah
      @nickdavidelijah 2 года назад +1

      Ooh I’m a water sign :) can I ask what the connection is with opal and water signs?

    • @xolisilemnguni1358
      @xolisilemnguni1358 2 года назад

      My zodiac sign is aquarius, I didn't know why love opal so much until you explained that there's a connection between water zodiac signs and opal 🤗

  • @SuperBroncosguy
    @SuperBroncosguy 4 месяца назад +1

    Their like diamonds with their colors exploded then froze. Cool. Rockhound for life.

  • @libertyann439
    @libertyann439 2 года назад +4

    I'd much prefer an opal to a diamond!

  • @RockAndOre
    @RockAndOre 2 года назад

    Beautiful😍

  • @wren5732
    @wren5732 2 года назад +10

    I’ve owned opals throughout my life. I learned never to put them in hot water, and to put baby oil on them.

    • @carolthomas8004
      @carolthomas8004 Год назад +1

      I clean my opals with mineral oil.

    • @carolthomas8004
      @carolthomas8004 Год назад +1

      Opals (much like emeralds) are somewhat porous & benefit from the oil to keep them from drying out & becoming more fragile.

    • @ClashixTV
      @ClashixTV Год назад

      Baby oil, wtf??

    • @smelltheglove2038
      @smelltheglove2038 Год назад +2

      @@ClashixTV carol gave you an explanation.

  • @sexyscramblesclanton9470
    @sexyscramblesclanton9470 2 года назад +2

    O the blue and green and bits of gold fleck is so damn beautiful... 💞

  • @bohbyalam9672
    @bohbyalam9672 Год назад +1

    Luar biasa kalimaya teh .

  • @JoshElrod-lb9ib
    @JoshElrod-lb9ib 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank You ..

  • @arela1030
    @arela1030 2 года назад +2

    Wow so gorgeous.My birth Stone..I just loved jewelry and gems 💎 power of happiness and life. Thank you so much perfect explained.💙💘💙🙏

  • @guilhermeribeirojunior6592
    @guilhermeribeirojunior6592 2 года назад +1

    Muito boa a apresentação das Opalas, tenho uma parecida com essas cores.

  • @user-jl1ij5gz6e
    @user-jl1ij5gz6e Год назад +4

    Мой любимый камень. К нам, в Киев, привозит опалы человек, который добывает их в Австралии! Фантастически прекрасный камень!!

  • @peggyhall843
    @peggyhall843 2 года назад +1

    That pic , thumbnail? That reminds me of pictures of the cosmos. Like many universes. So beautiful. Some of the yellow and orange opals make me think of Monet and his paintings of flowers.

    • @AndrewPidor
      @AndrewPidor  2 года назад

      Oh yeah!☺️ the paintings of Monet.

  • @smarc1325
    @smarc1325 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good Video

  • @AA_BACAN
    @AA_BACAN 2 года назад

    Amazing Verry nice🤩🤩🤩

  • @dhanidarkiman104
    @dhanidarkiman104 Год назад +2

    In Indonesia, we have fire opal too. And we have yellow common Opal called koneng Garut.

  • @TheSchmed
    @TheSchmed Месяц назад +1

    These Australian black opals are the most beautiful.

  • @relaxasmr6832
    @relaxasmr6832 2 года назад +2

    nice

  • @ASamsung-jh5bx
    @ASamsung-jh5bx 2 года назад +1

    Wow

  • @Gemstones108
    @Gemstones108 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice and lovely ❤

  • @ferdynand8336
    @ferdynand8336 Год назад +2

    12:13 "THE ARKENSTONE!!!"

  • @maurapinheiro570
    @maurapinheiro570 2 года назад +5

    Fico encantada com a beleza desta pedra, maravilhosa.

  • @patricia7936
    @patricia7936 2 года назад +1

    Wow, i love OPALS ❣
    😃💖🦚🌹

  • @jaysoncolbert6187
    @jaysoncolbert6187 11 месяцев назад +1

    Opals are the best out there. People love Australian and Virgin Valley but I really like the Indonesian Wood opals, I don't care that they heat treat, it's awesome and much cheaper than a jewelry grade

  • @pkgoldopalhunting
    @pkgoldopalhunting 8 месяцев назад +1

    great opalls here in oz

  • @miraymind
    @miraymind Год назад

    It's the first time I know all this information about opal Gemstones

  • @amarylisesquilin1433
    @amarylisesquilin1433 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'll take an Opal over a Diamond anytime, in fact I have several Fire Opals and not one of them is the same as the other, they are very unique on their own, I imagine it has to do with the way they are cut.

  • @normasouthwood3182
    @normasouthwood3182 6 месяцев назад

    I just have to watch this video again. Opal, amethyst and peridot are my favourite gemstones. (I love your videos..) Thankyou! Oh, I also love tanzanite, but only the AAAA type.

  • @vijayshaker2835
    @vijayshaker2835 Год назад

    Good

  • @Chris_Harris
    @Chris_Harris Год назад +1

    Three minutes to get to the freeking video. I believe this is damn near the longest intro I've ever seen in my life on RUclips.

  • @_Solaris
    @_Solaris 2 года назад +5

    Aussie and Ethiopian opals make diamonds look like a joke.

  • @lesliehilesgardener6959
    @lesliehilesgardener6959 6 месяцев назад +1

    Space and time are needed ill be Here waiting for YOU pray read Daily it will be okay 👍

  • @BacGold
    @BacGold 2 года назад +2

    Gostei muito dó seu canal é sou garimpeiro 🙏

  • @RockAndOre
    @RockAndOre Год назад +1

    Very nice

  • @kalimantangemstone
    @kalimantangemstone 2 года назад +1

    Video yang bagus

  • @DunkinBiscuits
    @DunkinBiscuits 2 года назад +2

    Wow, the stone at 12:17 looks just like the space image Pillars of Creation

  • @bohbyalam9672
    @bohbyalam9672 Год назад +1

    Sorry batu oval .indah luar biasa

  • @biniyamberhe7112
    @biniyamberhe7112 2 года назад +1

    Green one

  • @TomsBackyardWorkshop
    @TomsBackyardWorkshop 2 года назад +3

    I have some of that Utah opal. We call it Jello opal because it has layers of red yellow green and orange.

  • @cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647
    @cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647 2 года назад +3

    I never knew there were so many types of Opal.

  • @kietnguyenhoang1628
    @kietnguyenhoang1628 Год назад +1

    Đẹp quá tuyệt vời nha

  • @janjansen5078
    @janjansen5078 2 года назад +1

    Wauw zo mooi,😍👍

  • @tinacarmody761
    @tinacarmody761 Год назад

    Opal was the favourite stone for my grandmother.

  • @damo1542
    @damo1542 Год назад

    Opal is representing galaxies and universe's.

  • @elaburdzy4752
    @elaburdzy4752 2 года назад +1

    Śliczne

  • @constancekrischan9967
    @constancekrischan9967 2 года назад +11

    I love opals! The color variants in the man made/lab created are phenomenal. But people say that opals are bad luck to wear unless it’s your birthstone. Wonderful video. Thanks.

    • @cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647
      @cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647 2 года назад +6

      That was started by the Diamond cartel due to the popularity of the opal I had an white opal ring by J C Penney for 3.00 dollars never had a bit of bad luck my birthday is on March

    • @AndrewPidor
      @AndrewPidor  2 года назад +3

      Hello hello dear old friend. Thank you so much for all the years you have been there always. 🥲

    • @constancekrischan9967
      @constancekrischan9967 2 года назад +5

      No, Andrew, thank you for all your hard work and wonderful videos to brighten my days. You are so talented!

    • @constancekrischan9967
      @constancekrischan9967 2 года назад +3

      @@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647 I kind of knew that and love them all the more. I’m a freak for all things blue and love the blue opal fire the most! I plan to go to Nevada to dig at a mine and find some opal filled geodes, fun-fun-fun!

    • @ResortDog
      @ResortDog 2 года назад

      @@constancekrischan9967 You can't fee dig at the Geodes Mine in Oregon, Only the Precious Opal Wood Mines in Nevada.

  • @sandechoir
    @sandechoir 2 года назад +1

    Opal the most beautiful gem stone

  • @maryhardcastle5362
    @maryhardcastle5362 Год назад

    Oh it is Spring 🌱

  • @Heriyyy
    @Heriyyy 2 года назад +1

    Maja,rangkasbitung banten indonesia,batu kalimaya

  • @jeremyandmichelledevereux2756
    @jeremyandmichelledevereux2756 2 года назад +3

    Australia seems to have everything.

    • @NietzscheanMan
      @NietzscheanMan 2 года назад +2

      Except freedom and bodily integrity.

  • @opaloscanarias
    @opaloscanarias 2 года назад +1

    Anímo a ver todos los ópalos que encuentro en la isla de gran Canaria, son maravillosos!

    • @AndrewPidor
      @AndrewPidor  2 года назад +1

      Really I would do that now, thank you 😊

  • @ronmartin3755
    @ronmartin3755 2 года назад +1

    What Music piece is playing in the background at around 4:50 ??