Great show. Stunning play of colors. Everybody has an opinion and I like yours. I am having my two gems set into a pendant my friend designed. This prize is becoming a keepsake.
I think parcels that essentially are just for practice, ought to be no more than 50. 50 bucks ought to be a huge parcel of practice rough. This lovely stone is a good investment for a quality stone. This stone is beautiful!! The tear drop is perfect for a necklace.
I bought a 2 oz practice parcel off Mickopals for $50. It didn't cut anything but it was a good learning experience for people I'm teaching to cut. However I also bought a nobby parcel off him for $150 expecting at least 1 piece with color and got clear potch with sand throughout. Don't gamble with opal. Only buy what you trust. That said I have no problems with Mickopal. Good guy, good provider, just not as upfront as you'd think with how clearly he communicates. Nice piece today
Nice work dude. Just ignore the fanboys that give you a hard time. You’ve spent your money, cut the material on your channel and give the viewers your honest opinion. I don’t see why they get all defensive. I guess everyone that cuts or buys opal has a different plan. Let’s call a spade a spade. Most people, not all but most, get into opal thinking they are going to make money. Some buy as it is their profession. Others buy for investment and collections. The only common factor between all of the different types of buyers is getting it as cheap as possible. And when the vast majority realise they can’t make a living or x10 their money, they just seem to turn into jealous keyboard warriors who’ve wasted their money with poor choices. I believe that if you’re paying $200 for a single stone, you should be expecting at least $275 for a finished stone. The extra value is if you decide to set it in a solid ring. I buy and cut to make jewellery for my mum and daughter as it’s their birthstone. I’ve learned that usually if you budget 60-65% loss of weight for a piece of rough, it makes a “theoretical” value of a finished stone more easy to set. Just work off that figure when deciding what to offer or bid for the piece. For me turning $200 cash into a $300 finished stone is a far better investment than saving it. Parcels of more than 3/4 stones is just a waste of time, unless you see value in it. Just my 2 cents 😂
@@The_Opal_Leprechaun i thought this was it you fool and school wa y learn in school just look in mirror you will see what schooling does cause you can spell meany you not very smart in things need but you can spell fool
I used to sell bags of gold pay dirt. The seller has to make money so The bags are an opportunity to see real gold in a pan, and about every 10th pan has a little extra over the value. With gold, the value is easily set with opal not near as much until its cut.
Great gem today. 🎉
Very nice you are making good decisions on your opal.
you very talented cutter
You should always say what is on your mind. Stay true to yourself.
Great show. Stunning play of colors. Everybody has an opinion and I like yours. I am having my two gems set into a pendant my friend designed. This prize is becoming a keepsake.
That's awesome. I'd love to see it when finished.
Good Opals are definitely not cheap. I❤The addiction of the Cut #aoreregoldnz
omg i want opal so bad i would even just keep it as is in the rough lol i have :D maybe someday ;P
this is a better way to buy opal. this is a good value good colour good size well done
Really enjoyed the vid!
I think parcels that essentially are just for practice, ought to be no more than 50. 50 bucks ought to be a huge parcel of practice rough. This lovely stone is a good investment for a quality stone. This stone is beautiful!! The tear drop is perfect for a necklace.
I bought a 2 oz practice parcel off Mickopals for $50. It didn't cut anything but it was a good learning experience for people I'm teaching to cut. However I also bought a nobby parcel off him for $150 expecting at least 1 piece with color and got clear potch with sand throughout. Don't gamble with opal. Only buy what you trust. That said I have no problems with Mickopal. Good guy, good provider, just not as upfront as you'd think with how clearly he communicates. Nice piece today
I call this cut the pizza slice mmmm opal pizza sounds pretty yummy to me 😅
Nice work dude. Just ignore the fanboys that give you a hard time. You’ve spent your money, cut the material on your channel and give the viewers your honest opinion. I don’t see why they get all defensive.
I guess everyone that cuts or buys opal has a different plan. Let’s call a spade a spade. Most people, not all but most, get into opal thinking they are going to make money. Some buy as it is their profession. Others buy for investment and collections. The only common factor between all of the different types of buyers is getting it as cheap as possible.
And when the vast majority realise they can’t make a living or x10 their money, they just seem to turn into jealous keyboard warriors who’ve wasted their money with poor choices.
I believe that if you’re paying $200 for a single stone, you should be expecting at least $275 for a finished stone. The extra value is if you decide to set it in a solid ring. I buy and cut to make jewellery for my mum and daughter as it’s their birthstone. I’ve learned that usually if you budget 60-65% loss of weight for a piece of rough, it makes a “theoretical” value of a finished stone more easy to set. Just work off that figure when deciding what to offer or bid for the piece. For me turning $200 cash into a $300 finished stone is a far better investment than saving it. Parcels of more than 3/4 stones is just a waste of time, unless you see value in it. Just my 2 cents 😂
But most you dont make 10× or you blind
@@Bullox505maybe you should have stayed in school and learn to read and write……
@@The_Opal_Leprechaun i thought this was it you fool and school wa y learn in school just look in mirror you will see what schooling does cause you can spell meany you not very smart in things need but you can spell fool
@@The_Opal_Leprechaun world full idiots that can spell.
@@Bullox505 looser 🤣
How much gold do you expect and what do you get out of $100 bag of gold pay dirt?
I used to sell bags of gold pay dirt. The seller has to make money so The bags are an opportunity to see real gold in a pan, and about every 10th pan has a little extra over the value. With gold, the value is easily set with opal not near as much until its cut.
U need a website lol