The Green Mantis: My Opal Journey Stone 211
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- 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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I really like the unique look of this opal! Very nice!!
I do as well. It would be hard to part with it.
211.... couldn't get chat to work... It looks so waxy ...I love it... let me watch
that was unfortunate. Next time!
@@ThatOpalGuy it started working 😂
Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed it! It's a beautiful black opal 🤩
It is. It COULD stand to be brighter, though.
@@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! 😂
I never would have known that was an opal if you hadn't told me. It's beautiful.
Thanks, April, it is a stealthy little lass, but quite a beauty in her own right.
That white stuff makes it look real... it's beautiful That Opal Guy! You did a wonderful job
Thanks< Alabama!
Great job opal guy
thanks, I appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching.
That's going to be nice...I see the red popping already
Thanks!
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 :)
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.
Hey TOG... Quite the unusual looking Opal Dude. As far as shape goes.. I was reminded of almost a shark's tooth look.
@@johnsaucerhunter that's a good comparison as well
Nice!!!
Ty, I am happy you like it.
very nice dancing colour man
It was a great result. I learned a lot.
@@ThatOpalGuy yes never 2 stones the same and that sand always can stuff a good stone
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Thanks.
cool. glad you posted comments!
@@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
that is a cool opal for 2.38 black with colour good job there although i dont like the sand thats for sure
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.
All I can say is wow 11:30
Thanks! This was such a cool gem even in the rough.
Heart-shaped would have been great
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.
I knew that opal was going to be red...i saw a hotspot from the beginning of the video
It is mostly green and yellow in sunlight, but the LED of the microscope really bring up the red.
It's not ugly
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.
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...
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 ❤️
Sounds like UA-cam. No problem, watch when you are able and, thanks.
I'd start from the sand down....
Nice!
How close did you get to the surface of the sun? 🔥
My retinas are still burned.
@@ThatOpalGuy 😂
I'm not even half way into the video and my face is hot 🥵
stay hydrated!
Not Australian opal , ARKANSAS STYLE LOVES Y'ALL,
@@sheilabare5677 thanks for your input