Cutting Premium Malawi Agates Open w/ Lapidary Saw

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  • Опубліковано 7 гру 2023
  • Let's cut open a bunch of Malawi agates from Africa and see how many will be premium African gems! We had a great batch with these beauties and I cut them all open on my 6" Hi Tech Diamond saw.
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  • @donnaboyle669
    @donnaboyle669 5 місяців тому +35

    Spectacular reveals, I enjoyed this video as usual. The excitement you show is amazing. Thank you for always being yourself.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  5 місяців тому +5

      I appreciate your comment, thank YOU (all of you) for letting me be myself ❤️

    • @juliedisco316
      @juliedisco316 3 місяці тому +1

      How could I buy one? Julie

  • @darkseidtheboss4811
    @darkseidtheboss4811 5 місяців тому +28

    This is why imo agates are better than precious gems (diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires) despite not been commercially as valuable, they're all unique which means there's always something new to see

    • @erogers7053
      @erogers7053 Місяць тому

      I feel the same for agates and opals interms of the uniqueness making them alot better looking than all other 'precious gems'.

    • @Parksy747
      @Parksy747 Місяць тому

      I do a lot of sapphire fossicking and you'd be surprised how different they can be. All the colours of the rainbow. Some with 2 or 3 different colours. It's mind blowing seeing precious gems in your sieve that came out of a dirty creek. But I understand what you're saying. I've bought 7kg of these Malawi agates. Pretty fun to cut 👍🏻

  • @darrinwilliams5715
    @darrinwilliams5715 5 місяців тому +5

    Killer colors!! The blue and orange ones were off the charts.😎😎

  • @gary3270
    @gary3270 5 місяців тому +17

    Wow! Those Malawi agates are BEAUTIFUL! That one that looked like it had purple bands was really exceptional! Gorgeous!

  • @priscillagreer6471
    @priscillagreer6471 5 місяців тому +7

    Thank you so very much for doing this! It is so wonderful that we older folks get to experience this, with all the technology we have today!

  • @rebeccajones3461
    @rebeccajones3461 5 місяців тому +8

    That “long” agate at 14:50 reminds me of a mountain range or iceberg or battleship. It is really cool to see how unique these all are. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mommakimmins5554
    @mommakimmins5554 5 місяців тому +3

    The orange one with the purple quartz in the middle reminds me of a candle flame. That blue one is SO pretty too

  • @keithcunningham7925
    @keithcunningham7925 5 місяців тому +5

    I love malawi agates they are so frickin awesome and I would have to say the smiley one was my favorite very cool

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  5 місяців тому +1

      They’re so good!

  • @pamelaklemp5615
    @pamelaklemp5615 5 місяців тому +4

    First thought was Mesmerizing! Pure NATURAL UNTREATED BEAUTY! Such an honor to behold the revealed heart of the stone. Thank you 😊.

  • @PainlessJen
    @PainlessJen 5 місяців тому +5

    I bought some Malawi babies after seeing one of your videos. They were so incredible, (several as gorgeous as the blue & yellow one) that I just bought a couple more pounds of them, plus some of the larger nodules. Excited to recover from my carpal tunnel release surgery & cut into them!
    Thanks so much for posting great content

  • @markgubbins1958
    @markgubbins1958 5 місяців тому +3

    Stunning reveals !!! That last one has got to be one of the most beautiful agates I've ever seen. Thanks !!!!!

  • @dustinfindsrocks
    @dustinfindsrocks 5 місяців тому +3

    Blue and orange together are my absolute favorite! Freaking STUNNER!

  • @sfhowl2001
    @sfhowl2001 10 днів тому

    Love the blue and orange one with quartz pocket. The bands are gorgeous!

  • @dawnminard218
    @dawnminard218 4 місяці тому +2

    That Rock with the two Geo Pockets that you just showed when you put those two halves together it was shaped like a butterfly oh my goodness those are so beautiful thank you for sharing all your agates and things with all of us and how you cut them mother nature does an amazing job making beautiful things I would take an agate any day over any diamond or precious gems absolutely love❤ agates my favorite Agate is crazy lace agate I have one on my necklace and I wear it everyday it is my favorite necklace to wear

  • @luckyotter623
    @luckyotter623 24 дні тому +1

    Nature is an amazing artist. Thank you for sharing these beauties with us!

  • @CyntheaAnderson
    @CyntheaAnderson 29 днів тому +1

    That green one is super gorgeous!

  • @rhondamorrissey1112
    @rhondamorrissey1112 4 місяці тому +2

    Oh so beautiful. I just love watching you open these amazing agates

  • @Operocks
    @Operocks 5 місяців тому +1

    When I saw that opener in color 😱 I could feel your reaction, what an absolute stunner 🙌 great cuts!

  • @rochelem3872
    @rochelem3872 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello my druid friend from a past life, long long ago. I was so shocked to recognize your soul in the video but to see that you are still working with the elements makes me so happy to see!! You can take the Druid out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the Druid. Wishing you many blessings in this life soul brother! Be Well!! 👋😊

  • @tulazaz
    @tulazaz 5 місяців тому +2

    WOW, I love the blue and orange agate!!! Orange and blue being complimentary colors on the color wheel, makes each other stand out more. Beautiful!!! (Which is why grocery stores use a blue background for their oranges display. Makes the oranges look orangier 😊.)

  • @geoffjohnson6555
    @geoffjohnson6555 5 місяців тому +3

    holy cow Taylor, those were seriously some premium cuts. My head is spinning; what a sweet batch!! That gnarly one with the botryoidal pocket was my favorite, it has SO much going on. Thanks for the content my friend. And thanks again for the special note for my son Jude, can't wait to see his face when he reads it Christmas morning. Take care

  • @spend4zen1
    @spend4zen1 Місяць тому

    I love nerding out about rocks and gemstones. I do not have the means or space to cut rocks but at least I can watch.

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 Місяць тому

    The ones you showed at end, so fabulous! I love the gold and white colors! Real fun to watch, thank you!

  • @ckoch93
    @ckoch93 5 місяців тому +2

    One of the best all around cutting videos of all time

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  5 місяців тому +1

      You rock 🪨

  • @valariemeltzer1059
    @valariemeltzer1059 Місяць тому

    Wow these agates are absolutely stunning. The last one was so very cool. Total blessing to see these. Would love to do this.

  • @sandfly60
    @sandfly60 26 днів тому

    We used to set the small Agate Creek agates in plaster in an empty milk carton and cut the whole thing into slices. Great fun.

  • @nicolepinkham4241
    @nicolepinkham4241 5 місяців тому +1

    Oh my gosh! Your excitement is so contagious!! I found myself grinning ear to ear when you opened up that agate that you almost bet your saw away for! Amazing agates! Great video! Thanks for sharing that experience!

  • @marthajbarkerII8473
    @marthajbarkerII8473 5 місяців тому +1

    I think they are ALL beautiful. And your enthusiasm, as you cut and reveal, is contagious!!! 😊😊

  • @meg2831
    @meg2831 5 місяців тому +1

    Such bright colors! My goodness! I love the ones that have orange in them.

  • @DrJ4712
    @DrJ4712 26 днів тому

    9:54 The contrast is remarkable!!😮❤

  • @518hs
    @518hs 5 місяців тому +2

    So, so beautiful! I love the blue and orange. But they were all really cool.

  • @agatabilltopay8822
    @agatabilltopay8822 5 місяців тому +1

    I walked about 4 km on lake Ontario this week-end as the weather was incredibly mild... I collected a few rocks... They were not as beautiful as these agates but the pleasure was the same!!😅 Thank you for sharing these treasures with us. Now I'm always wondering what they would look if they were cut... 😂! Even my vocab has improved!!

  • @francoiselandriault8164
    @francoiselandriault8164 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow! They are all spectacular but my favorite one is the last one with the vibrant colors. Very cool.

  • @tingyang8743
    @tingyang8743 4 місяці тому +1

    Actually really liked the cloudy one! Reminds me of ghosts and fog but in a good way!

  • @EvanTietz
    @EvanTietz 5 місяців тому +1

    My goodness Malawi agates are so gorgeous! Thank you for another cutting journey sir and I hope you’re well!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  5 місяців тому

      So nice of you! You too!

  • @diannameyers8163
    @diannameyers8163 2 місяці тому +1

    Do you ever show jewelry made from the cuttings?( Pieces ) That last one was phenomenal 🎉😂❤

  • @jmcgovern6454
    @jmcgovern6454 5 місяців тому +1

    Friday started out great with all these beautiful cuts ❤

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  5 місяців тому +1

      I think so too!

  • @janettetippetts7942
    @janettetippetts7942 5 місяців тому +1

    Those are all phenomenal! I watch another YT channel that involves crocodiles and alligators and his community has come up with a motto of "All alligator and crocodile lives matter!" I think in your case it's, 'All Agate cuts matter!' All Beauties in their own rights. Thanks for what you share with us, it's OUTSTANDING!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  5 місяців тому +2

      Very cool!

  • @karencole1623
    @karencole1623 Місяць тому +1

    Love the one with the face the most

  • @whtmgckgrl
    @whtmgckgrl 11 днів тому

    OMG, best results video I've I've seen of yours! Those colors!!

  • @Debbie4729
    @Debbie4729 5 місяців тому +2

    These are delightful!!!!Thank you for showing them to us!!!

  • @kristineohashi5970
    @kristineohashi5970 5 місяців тому

    Whoa!! Those are all so beautiful, but the one with the blue outer and orange centre is positively stunning!!! Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @markbaehne9389
    @markbaehne9389 5 місяців тому +2

    Great cuts today those are so gorgeous !

  • @unseelie63
    @unseelie63 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely gorgeous,thank YOU so much for sharing,I enjoy your videos so much! Your enthusiasm and the unique beauty you reveal and share with us is a real joy,I always look forward to new videos.The Malawi agates are stunning!

  • @lisamills-wv6nc
    @lisamills-wv6nc 5 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely GORGEOUS AGATES!!! 😊

  • @HoneySamuels
    @HoneySamuels 2 місяці тому

    Omg 6.30 is stunning, ❤ I love natural agate , Thankyou for making these vids and sharing

  • @samuelfiore7949
    @samuelfiore7949 5 місяців тому

    Those blue ones are mind blowing.

  • @OnlyRealTink777
    @OnlyRealTink777 4 місяці тому

    That blue and orange one wow ! Just total wow

  • @susangingrich2591
    @susangingrich2591 5 місяців тому

    Orange and blue was the best I’ve seen you cut🤗

  • @maryseaman312
    @maryseaman312 4 місяці тому

    the optical illusions are amazing!

  • @sandfly60
    @sandfly60 26 днів тому

    Nice chatoyancy in that blue one. And that orange sorbet face is lovely.

  • @kathywhite4547
    @kathywhite4547 4 місяці тому

    That was amazing. Such beautiful pieces.

  • @viktorshevtsov3749
    @viktorshevtsov3749 5 місяців тому +3

    О ! Мой , Бог ! Какая красота ! Камни сумасшедшей расцветки ! Поздравляю, дружище ! Спасибо, за предоставленную радость !Все агаты , самые лучшие !

  • @janetnelson6576
    @janetnelson6576 5 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic video!!!! Gorgeous agates and SO much fun to watch and enjoy your responses!!! So glad I found you!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jessicadavenport2808
    @jessicadavenport2808 5 місяців тому

    That orange and blue is AMAZING! 😍😍😍

  • @janececelia7448
    @janececelia7448 3 місяці тому

    I'm so glad you didn't have to give away your son.
    It's like opening up Christmas presents only so much better. They are stunning! Thank you.

  • @stormymountainrockworks
    @stormymountainrockworks 5 місяців тому +2

    Love these. Have a stash myself. Highest “hit” rate out there for the buck, in my opinion.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  5 місяців тому +1

      Totally agree!

    • @mattmatt6572
      @mattmatt6572 4 місяці тому +1

      Where is the source of Malawi agates?

  • @debidehm9129
    @debidehm9129 3 місяці тому

    I’m a new sub. I’ve loved collecting rocks since I was a kid. My parents used to joke that I would come home from vacation 50lbs heavier....just in rocks! I don’t know one rock from another. I just like pretty rocks! I have them in decorative glass bowls all over! I love watching you videos! Thank you!

  • @butchgarner3911
    @butchgarner3911 2 місяці тому

    that just said "Do Not Give Away Your Saw!!" great video!!

  • @Ontario_Rockhound
    @Ontario_Rockhound 4 місяці тому +1

    Awesome gates, some great colours and fortifications!

  • @Texan1048
    @Texan1048 3 місяці тому

    Heart stopped beating at 9:15... that kind of beauty cannot even be described

  • @seaberry_23
    @seaberry_23 5 місяців тому

    Incredible!! That was so fun to watch thank you❤️🥹

  • @minerjohnny41
    @minerjohnny41 5 місяців тому +6

    Great video once again. Those cuts were spectacular ... my favorite from this session of cutting is the green one. Like you said, the depth of those bands are incredible
    That double window is pretty epic
    Also, I messaged you on IG

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, I’ll try to get to that soon

  • @KDPhillips
    @KDPhillips 5 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @gemstonejudy5900
    @gemstonejudy5900 5 місяців тому

    That last one is breathtaking!😍

  • @debidevaney8398
    @debidevaney8398 5 місяців тому

    Those agates are insanely beautiful. 🎉 congratulations on a successful cutting session☺️

  • @beckyandrew53
    @beckyandrew53 5 місяців тому

    Love that agate with the green husk

  • @agarcia8571
    @agarcia8571 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing ❤ this beautiful creations 🌟

  • @joyflupke345
    @joyflupke345 5 місяців тому +1

    I enjoyed , they are all beautiful 🤗
    Thank you 🌺

  • @KayInMaine
    @KayInMaine 5 місяців тому

    Those were incredible to see!

  • @tonnyvanhemert9826
    @tonnyvanhemert9826 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video:) you can minimize the blowouts while using the vise. I always use one. When the cut is nearly done, slow the speed and pressure down to near nothing, and hold the end sticking out with your hand to subtly guide it through the last millimeter;)

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  5 місяців тому +1

      Great tip!

  • @deeanderson4440
    @deeanderson4440 5 місяців тому

    That emoji rock needs a special place on your shelf 😂😊

  • @user-jx9qv5in9l
    @user-jx9qv5in9l 2 місяці тому

    I could watch opening acts all day!

  • @maryseaman312
    @maryseaman312 4 місяці тому

    12:52. I haven't watched a lot and know even less than nothing about what is being accomplished, but so far, that is the first time that you have opened up a rock and the two sides do not match as precisely (almost as if they are two separate moments of creation) as what you have shown in so many of these cuttings. I thought that was really interesting - - as are most all of them.

  • @msnorbaiduri3855
    @msnorbaiduri3855 3 місяці тому

    So pretty the blue and orange 🎉

  • @jamesblake7338
    @jamesblake7338 4 місяці тому

    Yeah man, those were crazy cool!

  • @daralowry6336
    @daralowry6336 5 місяців тому

    You're killin' me!!!!❤

  • @dawnminard218
    @dawnminard218 4 місяці тому

    😮😮😮😮😮 that is beautiful overload those are just gorgeous❤❤❤

  • @vtx2023
    @vtx2023 5 місяців тому

    dayum, these turned out awesome.the thumbnail agate was my favorite 😄

  • @HoneySamuels
    @HoneySamuels 2 місяці тому

    OMG 9:39 I can’t believe it 😮 makes me want to go find me a bucket of Malawi and find a saw ASAP

  • @alchapman-dp7zv
    @alchapman-dp7zv 5 місяців тому

    Halloween Agate with the face, so many to choose from, got a few winners, love the green husk too.

  • @dollfacemissy
    @dollfacemissy 5 місяців тому

    That last one looks like the face of a dog!!! With both pieces side by side, wow…. That’s amazing!!!!🐶

  • @joanrieser2580
    @joanrieser2580 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video…great presentation and great rocks ❤

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much! You rock 🪨

  • @joaomarcos7394
    @joaomarcos7394 4 місяці тому +1

    crazzy this is beauiful this agate is siple woanderful we in beazil dont have this quality amazing

  • @danfish4life249
    @danfish4life249 14 годин тому

    Green one was way cool. I'm on the coastal bend of TX so my local agates are from Mexico. Crazy lace agates which are awesome, but I'm looking for some of these for future works. Oh ya factures are a pain in the............

  • @lorimihelick5475
    @lorimihelick5475 5 місяців тому

    Those are sooooo pretty 😍

  • @killeresk
    @killeresk 2 місяці тому

    Some very nice ones there.

  • @patriciakaufmann2229
    @patriciakaufmann2229 5 місяців тому

    Love your show!!!

  • @patriciakaufmann2229
    @patriciakaufmann2229 5 місяців тому

    Orange and blue love ot gorgeous!!!

  • @chrismonge5536
    @chrismonge5536 20 днів тому

    I love watching your videos. They are awesome.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  20 днів тому

      Glad you like them!

  • @diannameyers8163
    @diannameyers8163 2 місяці тому

    Wow🎉 I love Drusy!!! Cool beans 😅❤

  • @nikkibranigan7888
    @nikkibranigan7888 5 місяців тому

    Fricking Amazing!!

  • @sabrosaborincana5288
    @sabrosaborincana5288 5 місяців тому

    Están preciosas, me encantó la que tiene la cara, aparte de esa especial, Happy for you👏👏👏❤congrats!

  • @chrissiejundt9867
    @chrissiejundt9867 5 місяців тому

    Simply beautiful

  • @ronaldhoppus9015
    @ronaldhoppus9015 5 місяців тому +1

    Some really premium beauties in that batch! So cool. Where did you get these? Thanks for sharing

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 5 місяців тому

    I stand by my favorite!

  • @margevans4540
    @margevans4540 5 місяців тому

    I love the one with the tongue sticking out

  • @colleenlinke4208
    @colleenlinke4208 5 місяців тому

    4:54 and 9:41 those are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @TheSimmy77
    @TheSimmy77 4 місяці тому

    Another excellent video :) I know you're taken and a dad but the fact that you're easy on the eyes with a great voice doesn't hurt either lol HNY 2024!

  • @Amy_McFarland
    @Amy_McFarland 5 місяців тому +2

    I've watched another channel use the vise and he holds onto the unfixed side to prevent the break at the end.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  5 місяців тому +1

      Good idea!