yeah me too. i dont know why but i just want all these people to succeed so much. its just straight up honest anglo saxon tenacity and nothing beats it lol
I'm so pleased for Pete, as his wish was for Sam to stay on opal mining. But I'm doubly pleased for Sam that he decided to stay, and also made enough to buy their house and settle down, and continue opal mining. I wish them all the best, and look forward to more of their finds.
@@chrisp2272 it actually increases there value so idk what your on about. If they had sold that rock as they found it, it would have sold for $10000-$20000 at most.
Wow, I just happened across this channel and immediately hit Subscribe! Nice, informative, down-to-earth presentations, with chaps that are Real People (not actors). Very likeable.
@@Dorfs you understand the concept of being lowed balled to the point where it's a rip off don't you? They take biggest risk financially and physically, do a vast majority of the work, and see the least amount of profit
Hate to break it to yall that dont know opal, if you look at 2:30 you can see the rough polishing marks on it. Most of this opal was planted for tv effect.
I saw this opal today in Vicky's shop at Lightning Ridge and let me tell you that no picture I have seen can do it justice. The colours are mesmerising and I couldn't stop looking at it. Unfortunately it is now sold, I believe, so it won't be on display for long. I did buy my daughter a beautiful set of green opal earings though that I know she will love at Christmas. The Down to Earth shop would sell some of the better opal jewellery in the Ridge.
They mine the rough opals themselves and then sell them to a suitable buyer. The buyer of the opal would then cut and polish it, to bring it's value up in order to sell for a profit to a jeweller or collector.
Probably for 300,000 by the looks of it. This is why I hate middle-men or middle-women in this case. Pete sold it for chump change. It's more than a once in a lifetime find.
I've entertained the idea of moving to the Land Down Under at some point in my life. 19 right now, and if I'm being honest Canada is starting to grind my gears.
Can someone that actually values opals please confirm whether these valuations are accurate and realistic? They just seem super high, like will the first 2 beautiful gems actually sell in a reasonable time frame for over $13k? It seems high, but I'm no expert haha
@@dickymcbutts7585 Okay that would make a lot more sense, I just imagined a $20k gemstone sitting there potentially for years before a buyer steps in to grab it. Thanks for the reply
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These two different dudes are real Aussie blokes.... blardy hard workers and always achieve.
blardy? XD
Better than a higher education which isn’t worth anything
Lol the show is a joke
real aussie bogans
not really 99% of miners wont find stuff like that, which is why its so valuable that is a once in a lifetime find
Gotta say Opals are 100x prettier than diamonds.
Duh
YES
Diamonds are abundant and boring.
Also more rare diamonds are being made alot the moon is covered in them
I gotta say to opals are prettier than diamonds to
This is an insane job. I kinda wanna watch the entire series now .
Insane in the membrane
Be prepared for horrible acting...
Its class. I'd recommend it
yeah me too. i dont know why but i just want all these people to succeed so much. its just straight up honest anglo saxon tenacity and nothing beats it lol
the entre series now This is an insane job l kinda wanna watch
It’s nice how they all high five in a circle after 😂
That’s my favorite part too 🤣 except when the last guy misses...
@@victormedina-gloria7850 ever hurt of nurve
Humans are such an interesting species
I'm so pleased for Pete, as his wish was for Sam to stay on opal mining. But I'm doubly pleased for Sam that he decided to stay, and also made enough to buy their house and settle down, and continue opal mining. I wish them all the best, and look forward to more of their finds.
I wish outback opal would return it was a great show
@Bob Saget I doubt that. I'm guessing not enough viewers
@Bob Saget thats not how tv shows make money, dummy.
@@mgue001 what do you mean return? Season 6 is running right now, and they have already greenlit season 7.
@@halzarg4709 where can I watch
@@mgue001 Type in Outback Opal Hunters season 6. Should be a few episodes floating around
I love these two I want only the best for them, also I fw the fact everyone gives each other high fives
what an insane gem though. 2 different types of opals, merged into one.
No way that wouldn't bring closer to $1m usd at a mineral show or auction here in the States of America.
@@Tina-mt9cl the cut/polish kinda ruins it. Probably used the Dremel to grind out a lot of sand spots. Opal looks better as a cabochon
@@chrisp2272 it actually increases there value so idk what your on about. If they had sold that rock as they found it, it would have sold for $10000-$20000 at most.
@@chrisp2272 cut it into a cabochon and you lose massive amounts of gorgeous looking opal severely reducing it's value
As someone born on October, I'm in love with these opals. The most beautiful and fascinating birthstone.
Yikes
The colours are just incredible !
these two are my favorite from the show
Wow, I just happened across this channel and immediately hit Subscribe! Nice, informative, down-to-earth presentations, with chaps that are Real People (not actors). Very likeable.
The Colors are just Amazing.....
Gosh iv watched this 20 times just makes one smile everytime
wow these two men are so wholesome
Gosh,Sooo Beautiful,Striking Colours!!
Aw mate. I gotta binge this show now don’t I
First 3 months of Discovery+ for just €1. So I guess so.
@@RBRT02 gaddamn 😩🤣
It feels like they always get ripped off when selling
well yes they are selling it to sellers which means the people they are selling it too also has to make money on it
@@Dorfs you understand the concept of being lowed balled to the point where it's a rip off don't you? They take biggest risk financially and physically, do a vast majority of the work, and see the least amount of profit
They werent ripped off, they know how much this kind of opal is worth.
Top dollar would be around 20k, but they are looking for a quick buck.
idk, anyone who buys a rock for more than $2 is dense in my book
@@squashmvd a true messiah
What a great Opal team.
Hate to break it to yall that dont know opal, if you look at 2:30 you can see the rough polishing marks on it. Most of this opal was planted for tv effect.
mate go and watch a cooking show
@General.E.Shady you do realize it's a reality tv show that is 100% scripted?
Didn't you see it getting washed in the cement mixer.
amazing, congrats from the US!
Lovely opals colours most beautiful 😍 congratulations
Never thought about tumbling rocks in a cement mixer. Brilliant!
gotta love their excitement it makes me excited for them haha
That last opal was beautiful
Great show you boys deserve it let's see some more continued success.
Hero’s of hard work. Cheers Mates!
Two of the nicest fellas out der ..delighted for yas lads
Happy to see you fellas doing well , cheers to ya 👍🏻
i wanna work for that guy.!! XD love the whole diy set-up with oldschool mechanic technique
I saw this opal today in Vicky's shop at Lightning Ridge and let me tell you that no picture I have seen can do it justice. The colours are mesmerising and I couldn't stop looking at it. Unfortunately it is now sold, I believe, so it won't be on display for long. I did buy my daughter a beautiful set of green opal earings though that I know she will love at Christmas. The Down to Earth shop would sell some of the better opal jewellery in the Ridge.
Two lovely people.
wow never seen such beauty!!
If I was going to buy my wife a quality gemstone I would get her an opal they're all one of a kind
best opal i ever saw.
that opal is insane!
I went to a sapphire mine when I was in emerald Queensland 30 years ago..but opals are def above and beyond
WHAT OTHER SECRET GOODIES DOES MOTHER EARTH 🌎 HOLD, CAN ONLY IMAGINE...
Woah that dark purple one, I want it 💜
I love these 2 &
Rod and Les
They make it for me
I never thought how beautiful 💞 opals are!!!🌞
Congrats guys
Saw the first blue rough gem they pulled out, immediately thought: lightning ridge. Confirmed about 5 seconds later lol.
Wow someone get this guy a cookie
Once again the RUclips algorithm has me watching something I didn’t plan on watching
That’s so beautiful I would be devastated to give it up 😪
Perseverance Way to go guys 👍👍
Congratulations on your find.
💗🤗💗
Holy Moly Double Beauty😍
Why are they not using U.V. lights?
I actually got on these guys side with this series.. They are very likeable
“2 gems for the price of 1” what 1 gem do I have that is worth 120 grand?!!?
Love to come and help out guys
that was beautiful😍
If I was a miner I would also learn how to cut and appraise stones for myself, so I wouldn't be robbed by jewelers.
@eioshen boboi how does your response make any sense to what joshuas comment says?
but you're just a dreamer on youtube that imagines stuff.
@@xwhite2020 useless comment
@@mauby6781 dream baby.
There are online classes.
amazing mate😍
The beauty of those knobbies made a grown man tear up.
Way to go guy's I wish I can do that. Very nice
It couldn't of happened to a nicer couple of lads. 🎩🎩🎩Off to you both
Awesome a team
Well done men
How does it work? I thought they sold the stones to them for $13k? I never seen this show
They mine the rough opals themselves and then sell them to a suitable buyer. The buyer of the opal would then cut and polish it, to bring it's value up in order to sell for a profit to a jeweller or collector.
I like this show
Opal and gold are the two natural substances that the earth creates that I’m obsessed with
Wow amazing gems..what are the requirements to be a gem miner in Australia?..awesome.😊😊😊
I am flabergast that's amazing guys two faced beauty. .......
That's my kind of opal. It's not still for sale by any chance, is it???
Probably for 300,000 by the looks of it. This is why I hate middle-men or middle-women in this case.
Pete sold it for chump change. It's more than a once in a lifetime find.
@@archockencanto1645 One of a kind right there.
Absolutely fantastic
I’m not sure what is prettier...the opals they find or sam’s eyes.
SIMP
PUMP
SHOTGUN THAT IS!
Because thats what i do to SIMPS.
@@Jawsomest thats exactly what a SIMP would say lol...careful your insecurities are showing
dude
I will propose with an opal ring, not a diamond ring. Not sure why diamonds are so popular when opal is so much more beautiful.
did he just glue them together at the end?
This is why I love freeform far more then calibrated stones
The Parker shnable of opal lol
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Crazy opal
Valued at, but how much will a buyer pay for it ?
Maybe half
Thank you !!
Super like parceiro
That specy is worth even more at auction its actually 3 slabs! Of different colors its crazy!
that is beautiful than diamonds
I wish them the best
rocks ....people gonna buy them to look at them
Stunning, If only Oz wasn't so damned Hot I would be moving there in a flash
I've entertained the idea of moving to the Land Down Under at some point in my life. 19 right now, and if I'm being honest Canada is starting to grind my gears.
What do yall do with all the waist rock ???
They have large public dump areas.
@@HelloWorld-ns7gt it should be bagged up and sold , at least if it was in the USA it would be valuable, dont know if it is there ?
What does some do with it after they buy it?
Glad they’re making money finally.
one of them would set me up for life
Can someone that actually values opals please confirm whether these valuations are accurate and realistic? They just seem super high, like will the first 2 beautiful gems actually sell in a reasonable time frame for over $13k? It seems high, but I'm no expert haha
i think jewelers take the opals and make several pieces of jewelry from each one.
@@dickymcbutts7585 Okay that would make a lot more sense, I just imagined a $20k gemstone sitting there potentially for years before a buyer steps in to grab it.
Thanks for the reply
Where can sale opal please ? Thanks
Is opal the new Dimond 🤔
Fab 👌👌👌
Look at this one right here inside of my bagmate and this other one well actually all of them were in the bag
theyr so happy, awwwwwwww
diamondas is just like glass, but opal is another level
I should think this is going to cause an influx of chances 'kicking about' the scrub... ;o)
Talk about eye candy...and a great payday! Congratulations!
Is it normal for the nobs to look rubbed in the rough?
Much luck !!!!
why don they use blacklights?
i was wondering why they dont have a blacklight in thier processing room?
I smell white ox and a dare iced coffee, sausage roll for smoko
Delicious
Notice the one pulled from the rough in large bag were already polished.
Not polished just washed in the tumbler