I froze a $100,000 Black Opal for two weeks, this is what happened...

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  • Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
  • Tune in to see details of a frozen Lightning Ridge Black Opal, left for two weeks before thawing out. The results are surprising, showing evidence of the toughness of the often misunderstood Australian opal. #blackopal #blackopal #opal #lightningridgeopal #australianopal #opalcutting
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Комментарии • 39

  • @hjdec
    @hjdec Год назад +2

    That was a terrifying story. Glad it all worked out for you.

  • @keiganbeardsley357
    @keiganbeardsley357 Год назад +2

    Love the videos, man. Keep em coming.

  • @michaelprue9024
    @michaelprue9024 Год назад +5

    What a story !
    I am afraid I’d have been just as worried as you were if not more, if I’d have left a gem as gorgeous as that in the freezer as well.
    Hey bud, you really REALLY should take better care of yourself. And I say that not to be judgmental, but simply because I care. You really can work your self to death. I do see how much you care about your profession, you should care about yourself equally.
    Thank you for the content though, the opals you showcase are simply THE BEST anyone has ever had the opportunity to lay eyes on, even in video.
    (I hope to someday be able to own even a small one myself)

    • @JoelPriceOpals
      @JoelPriceOpals  Год назад +2

      I appreciate the kind words. Rest and recovery is definitely important 👍 and something I try to incorporate when possible. Cheers

  • @timtaylor8406
    @timtaylor8406 Год назад +2

    What a fabulous stone. Fascinating story - never heard this before, you learn something new every day. I feel for how you felt for 2 weeks.

  • @carlynscolorfulcreations
    @carlynscolorfulcreations Год назад +2

    I definitely dont make opal rings, but i work with ethiopian opal pretty much exclusively, because i am poor. But ive seen some amazing Australian opal rings and im glad to see you put this myth to the test. Great idea for a video dude, really appreciate you taking the risk.

  • @N0013Scientist
    @N0013Scientist Год назад +1

    thanks for the dopstick freezer tip! 🙏 always something to learn! great video

  • @pat-s2
    @pat-s2 Год назад +2

    extremely underated channel brother. Keep the good content coming. I work with Ethiopian opal myself. (cant get Austrailian Opal easily here in New Jersey for some reason)

    • @JoelPriceOpals
      @JoelPriceOpals  Год назад +2

      It’s a long way away haha

    • @JoelPriceOpals
      @JoelPriceOpals  Год назад +2

      Thankyou for the kind words

    • @pat-s2
      @pat-s2 Год назад +1

      @@JoelPriceOpals Yea i understand the distance definitely plays a role in the pricing lol.

    • @pat-s2
      @pat-s2 Год назад +2

      @@JoelPriceOpals and of course man, I appreciate the good content

  • @V27RV
    @V27RV Год назад +1

    Awesome videos man..
    Any chance you might show us a carving video on ur take how you would dremel and Opal?
    Thank u in advance

  • @stefanwest3574
    @stefanwest3574 Год назад +1

    Great content!

  • @melissaandjosh6210
    @melissaandjosh6210 Год назад +1

    Imagining the absolute stress and lost sleep thinking about that stone in the freezer is making me stressed lol. Beautiful stone and glad mother natures eye candy was safe.

  • @KylaMatriano
    @KylaMatriano Год назад +1

    Wow what a beautiful opal. I'm happy it's my birthstone. Keep up the great work but don't kill yourself working! ❤

  • @DennisSmithGrandCayman
    @DennisSmithGrandCayman Год назад +1

    I cut opal in 1968. Switched to Black Coral after I discovered it growing in the Cayman Islands. Still love opal.

  • @ThatOpalGuy
    @ThatOpalGuy Год назад +2

    a beautiful stone, certainly. I am glad it survived its trial of fire and ice.
    I met you in Denver last september. I wish I had been a little more outgoing and talked to you more. oh well, maybe next time.

  • @stsiagalis
    @stsiagalis Год назад +3

    Amazing video. Amazing stone!!! So glad it survived the freezing temps.

  • @opalusmaximus7713
    @opalusmaximus7713 Год назад +1

    Entertaining story 😅
    That is one stunning stone

  • @V27RV
    @V27RV Год назад +1

    I have almost all gems and mins from all over Including diamonds I found myself in South Africa..
    But still Opal is still the best of em all

  • @alexxenaosas2416
    @alexxenaosas2416 9 месяцев назад

    thats the most beautiful opal ive seen ! man I'm glad you got lucky and didnt fucked it up ! :)))

  • @chir0pter
    @chir0pter 10 месяцев назад

    Sigh of relief it survived!

  • @vivianebuelens9512
    @vivianebuelens9512 Месяц назад

    You are doing Thad all on your own? Anyway you are doing a great job it is pure art 🖼️ Joel ! ✅ 3:13

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS Год назад +2

    Australian OPALS ARE NUMBER ONE IN THE WORLD. BENEATH ALL AUSTRAILIAN OPALS are Mexican Fire Opals, Fire Opal in Oregon and then maybe Spencer Opals in the USA, then ___. From my research Ethiopian Opals are very unstable.

    • @JoelPriceOpals
      @JoelPriceOpals  Год назад +2

      Yes they are! 🐨

    • @y0kozuna
      @y0kozuna Год назад +1

      Maybe you should take a look at indonesian black opal ❤

    • @zoinkaboose
      @zoinkaboose Год назад +1

      What about Brazilian opal?

  • @vivianebuelens9512
    @vivianebuelens9512 2 месяца назад

    What is your name by the way ? 6:50

  • @tofikshikuri7359
    @tofikshikuri7359 9 месяцев назад

    Good

  • @vivianebuelens9512
    @vivianebuelens9512 2 месяца назад

    100.000 said dollars ? Opal stone ? 😉 1:25

  • @vivianebuelens9512
    @vivianebuelens9512 2 месяца назад

    ELSA ….! 13:56

  • @vivianebuelens9512
    @vivianebuelens9512 2 месяца назад

    Black opal …! 10:38

  • @vivianebuelens9512
    @vivianebuelens9512 Месяц назад

    Do you like Mexican 🇲🇽 opal Joel ? 0:34

  • @vivianebuelens9512
    @vivianebuelens9512 2 месяца назад

    In Jail ? 3:02