My husband has been chasing gold and gems all his life so that was my introduction to gemology. The rest of what i know i gained from books and research and applying the knowledge in the field.
Sorry Zach but as of the moment, we don't sell any of the gems we find. I have plans of selling them in the future. I need time to organize and process the gems that i want to sell. Right now, just too busy prospecting and making videos for youtube...lol. But you'll definitely find out when i start selling. All the best, Liz
I did use a spray bottle on my very first opal trip and it did help a lot in identifying the opals. I'm glad you like the video and thank you for watching. All the best, Liz
TheBushdoctor68 he lets me keep the ones i find. I always check to make sure he doesn’t want them. He’s passing the mine down to me when he passes away. I would never rob anyone.
I know of people who found opals in Arizona and Oregon but don't know if it's a mining lease or open to the public. With a bit of research, it's easy enough to find out. Good luck and all the best, Liz
SIGH!! I just wish I lived in Australia it seems like gem paradise....the only thing that you can collect here in Denmark is amber if you live the right places....amber, rain, wind and snow....Thanks for this great video I really enjoyed watching it :)
Australia is truly a gem paradise in my opinion. I just wish that we don't have to travel thousand of miles to get to these places. Thanks for watching Anja and wishing you all the very best. Cheers, Liz
Wow the opalized shells are stunning. I've never heard of noddling in this context before. I love your videos and get excited with you at each piece, thank you
wonderful jewelry at the end of the video. I hope you post more videos of your adventures i really enjoy watching a couple who have a interesting and enjoyable hobby. from Bob in Seattle.
Current lease/claims have to have signs posted on four corners of the claim. On areas where there is no sign posted, anyone can go noodling. If there is a sign and it's out of date, then anyone can noodle in these areas as well. But we always stay clear of areas where there is signs current or not just to stay out of trouble. Some out of date leases still have their equipment around the claim. Good luck and take care.
Hi ,there.Just by chance I was walking back from the beach, when walking past some builders sand and aggregate,when my metal detector was still on, I never had my headphones plugged in, but I saw the needle jumped. I stopped found a small meteorite 7 centimetres by 3.5 centimetres, has I picked it up .I noticed a green stone. Square and about inch and half inch long. I wasn't too sure about this stone,but I had a jeweller look at it, and it turned out just to be under 10 carats of Emerald. I was shocked 9.236 carats in total.So the following day, after finding out it was a Emerald.I went on back to find that they mended and filled in the hole and the sand and the Aggregates normally these holes are there for weeks. Alas was no more. Oh well, no rest for the wicked... G... I will have to get my niece to show you this Emerald online. I haven't got a web page or do a regular blog,but hopefully sometime in the future,you may see the fruits of me leaving my metal detector on...G... Good hunting...Since then my results of the stone came this morning, so me being pleased as punch. I found this stone eleven Weeks ago,it taken 9 weeks to receive the results,I have had it appraised,and it came back it was a "green Beryl" not an "Emerald" ,oh well £575 to £700 worth instead of £20,000 c'est la vie.First part of this message was on the 13th June 2018.the last part of this message was today the 14th June 2018...
Hi Liz will you be uploading more opal videos in the future? We don't get them down here in South Africa ( only potch or common opal) and I am really fascinated by them.
I love all of your videos. I wish there was places to find cool stones here in Manitoba. There is not much besides an agate pit. I am in lust for opals especially Ethiopian opals. I think I need to plan a trip. Well done.
It's nice to watch your video's .Thank you for teaching me something new !,the brushing off of the top layer after the first search . We need spell check for comments .
Could you use a water bottle with spray attachment to "wet" the ground first? I do that for various minerals here in the states and it help them to stand out...I even put a drop of baby oil in the bottle as it helps coat the rocks and give more time to the evaporation process.
Hi Iglo, I too am fascinated with Opals. I will definitely upload more opal video if we get the chance to go to other Opal fields in Australia. Thanks for watching and all the best.
I love watching all your gemstone finds! I live in NZ and not sure if can find any here wish I could go prospecting with you and learn more from you! So awesome and beautiful ☺️
*+haylee gordon* You can find small opals on Takaka Hill in Golden Bay region of Nelson province. Also, plenty of greenstone (jade) along the riverlands and coast of Westland. Some places are restricted but not the beaches. Same with gold, which can be found all through certain areas of Westland and Nelson. If you go to paydirt.co.nz you will find maps to show places that the public can fossick for gold.
Beautiful Jewellery. Awesome discoveries, I found something on a Scottish beach that looks like a colourless opal, I will send you a picture on Facebook so you can tell me if I am right or not.
Liz have you used a spray bottle. Or something to wet the stones. When I use to live at Goodooga near the ridge as a kid. We did makes the colours stand out more. Love your work.
Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum houses an outstanding collection of minerals, gemstones, carvings, period journals, photographs, mining tools and other items. The collection has been visited by various authorities on minerals and is believed to be one of the finest in existence. The Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, Inc. was formed in June 1990 to make the attraction something that would generate outside interest in the mineral and mining heritage of West Kentucky.
I'm sorry, I really wish i could sell them. But the millions(lol) we found is still not enough for my gemstone lamp that i want to make. This took me 20 years to collect. I might have to buy some myself if we don't find some more. Maybe in the future, I'll have the chance to go to a place where one can collect them by the buckets. Then, you'll be the first one I'll sell it to...:-) If you're desperate to buy some, check online for "Rough Zircons".
Thanks for watching and commenting. That's a great idea and there is many collecting methods used on our Opal fields. I usually just prefer to put them straight into my container as I don't stay in one spot very long. All the best, Liz
Yuuna Chan Hope you get the chance to do this one day Yuuna as it's a lot of fun and very relaxing. Thanks for watching and commenting and wish you all the very best. Cheers, Liz
opals at a pay-to-dig opal mine. Jake Anderson, of the Royal Peacock Opal Mine, Take a trip to the Virgin Valley, Nevada. Look at Royal Peacock Dot Com sorry this site won't let me put in the website.
Wow you found a lot, great work there. Does finding opals have to be at a specific geographical location where conditions favor very selectively, or can I find them at any kinds of hillside cliffs?
Thanks for watching gtran7. Opals can only be found in certain areas specifically areas that use to be covered in water millions of years ago. As the water dries out, it leaves behind silica rich solution which gets deposited into cracks and voids forming opals. Cheers, Liz
I am sooooo jealous ! I so wish I were in Australia right now so I could do me a bit of noodling, or maybe even a bit of actual mining. Do you guys ever consider selling some of the rough you find ?
I'm actually in the middle of trying to make your wire wrapped statement pendant :) I'll let u know how it comes out. Hope I can make something beautiful lol.
A good video :) Fine inf. from someone who obviously knows what she's doing. I feel I'ld like to get out finding opals too, now! :) I know a bit about finding quartz crystals. Not that it can be compared to what's done here, though, exept searching the IN the ground. Cool thing that you make jewellry of your finds :) I play around with that myself, using semi gem chips - and larger pieces and glass beads. Would be awesome to find the gems myself! *lol* *KeepItUp* :)
Thanks for watching and commenting Jorun. Hope you get the chance to find your own gems and then make jewelry with it. Wish you all the very best of luck. Cheers, Liz
opal is my birthstone...luv it...you blessed with a very detail vision...or maybe the gems are love you...they like willing to give themself for you....fun hobby anyway...
yeounwoo syn You're lucky that you have a lot of gemstones in your country. Thanks for watching and commenting yeounwoo and wish you all the very best. Cheers, Liz
Liz you need a conical hat the ones that sit on your head and covers your face and it's Shades you it would be great for you out there in the desert . I enjoy your shows thank you
how did you learn gemology ?A subject I find very interesting I know a little just from purchasing natural gemstones on etsy and ebay and stuff I have oicked up online ..I have learned o much from you just watching a few videos !thanks again!
Could the very small pieces be cleaned and cast in a hard resin to make a larger Cab ? The resin could be colored and the chips would be very visible. They were doing something similar here in the States using Gold and silver Epoxy and a White colored stone !
I keep pulling amethist out of my horses hooves I'm thinking my land is mineral rich as it is old river bottom how do I determine the best place to dig?
Liz, I can watch you for hours! But I would like to try and find some precious stones myself. I live in the US in a don't state called Connecticut. There was a small active gold mine during the 19th century, but that closed due to lack of finds. I heard the sapphires have been found in some of or streams, but I'm not sure how accurate that is. Can you give me some tips on what to look for? I saw some black stones are an indicator of one of your videos. But is there anything, in general, to look for? You should write a tutorial book! I'll be first in line to buy it!! Thanks.
Liz, can you just go out to White Cliffs and start noodling anywhere you like? What if the claims belong to someone? Would it be trespassing? Thanks for a response.
Sorry Ernesto but I only make jewelries for friends and family. I might however sell some Opals/gemstones in the future. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Philip Holman trust me thete not really out and they take of fast from people walking they are not dangerous just leave them alone if your see one. I love snakes almost walked on 6 of the most deadliest lie on top never got bit because i stay dead still then slowly move away they shouldnt stop u living ut dreams.
@@paranormaladventureaustral1100 This is true, most snakes, poisonous or not, don't want to tangle with us--if given a chance they will ignore you or retreat. Here in the southern US, we do have one species though, that is quite aggressive--the Cottonmouth. They will literally attack you, chase you if you run from them, and are often in pairs and even small groups, depending on time of year. My Dad took us night fishing when we were young, and we had a couple of Cottonmouths actually try to sliver into the boat with us--Dad was laying about with the paddle like a madman trying to keep them out. I hear Australia has one of the most deadly species of snakes, it's a good thing they're not aggressive! Thank you for sharing that!
for what you can find ((without paying a search on property fee)) is it worth a trip from USA to australia...or would it be cheaper to just buy them online?
Thanks for watching and commenting Veena. Unfortunately, I can't make any suggestion RE: (cheaper to visit or buy online) as it would have to depend on a lot of factors like where you'd go and how much you'll collect. But in saying that, in one of our many travels, we met a couple from Canada who was in Oz for 18 months for the sole purpose of gathering gems and been told that they have found a lot which they've sent back home. If ever you decide to come to Oz, please let me know and I might be able to give you some info as to where to go. Good luck and all the very best, Liz
liz i love u and ur husband, have u seen angry boys? its by the ABC on HBO american tv, you really sound like a character on that show. There is an asian kid who skateboards and he is famous, you sound like his mom.
charles herrera There's a lot of Australian Opals for sale on the net and with a little research, one can buy from a reputable seller or dealer. Good luck and happy hunting. Cheers, Liz
Girl I would love to live in your area! Thanks for sharing! I will never look at an Opal again the same way. Lol
My husband has been chasing gold and gems all his life so that was my introduction to gemology. The rest of what i know i gained from books and research and applying the knowledge in the field.
Sorry Zach but as of the moment, we don't sell any of the gems we find. I have plans of selling them in the future. I need time to organize and process the gems that i want to sell. Right now, just too busy prospecting and making videos for youtube...lol. But you'll definitely find out when i start selling. All the best, Liz
I did use a spray bottle on my very first opal trip and it did help a lot in identifying the opals. I'm glad you like the video and thank you for watching. All the best, Liz
the tiny pieces wold make great resin pieces or mosaics and even glued down for bead embroidery. Luv watching you!
My pop owns an opal mine here in Australia! My room is filled with them! It's fun going into the mines and helping him
Helping him?? Sounds to me like you're robbing him! :)
Hayley Paige same
TheBushdoctor68 he lets me keep the ones i find. I always check to make sure he doesn’t want them. He’s passing the mine down to me when he passes away. I would never rob anyone.
So cool, it’s part of my dream to go to Australia to mine the best opal on earth!!!!
I know of people who found opals in Arizona and Oregon but don't know if it's a mining lease or open to the public. With a bit of research, it's easy enough to find out. Good luck and all the best, Liz
Glad you enjoyed the vid. Thanks for watching. All the best!
Thanks for watching Lewis but I have to disagree. Opals have 3 to 5% water and therefore can crack when left too dry....cheers
SIGH!! I just wish I lived in Australia it seems like gem paradise....the only thing that you can collect here in Denmark is amber if you live the right places....amber, rain, wind and snow....Thanks for this great video I really enjoyed watching it :)
I just saw that you actually sell some of these beauties! I will have to take a closer look at your shop!
Australia is truly a gem paradise in my opinion. I just wish that we don't have to travel thousand of miles to get to these places. Thanks for watching Anja and wishing you all the very best. Cheers, Liz
do you have online shop liz
Thanks for your comment Cheryl. Just can't beat he colors of the Opal. Good luck on your trip. May you find lots of gems. All the best, Liz
Wow the opalized shells are stunning. I've never heard of noddling in this context before. I love your videos and get excited with you at each piece, thank you
You do have some nice opals from the USA. Just research the locations on the net. Good luck and all the best.
Yes i would like to catch up with you next time your in Lightning Ridge and keen to share stories. All the best also Graham black opal.
I had a quick look at the trailer and it looks like it's a good show. Thanks for the comment and watching the video.
wonderful jewelry at the end of the video. I hope you post more videos of your adventures i really enjoy watching a couple who have a interesting and enjoyable hobby. from Bob in Seattle.
Liz you are so talented! I love all you do.
You are most welcome Leigh.
Current lease/claims have to have signs posted on four corners of the claim. On areas where there is no sign posted, anyone can go noodling. If there is a sign and it's out of date, then anyone can noodle in these areas as well. But we always stay clear of areas where there is signs current or not just to stay out of trouble. Some out of date leases still have their equipment around the claim. Good luck and take care.
Great idea. Thanks for the comment.
Hi ,there.Just by chance I was walking back from the beach, when walking past some builders sand and aggregate,when my metal detector was still on, I never had my headphones plugged in, but I saw the needle jumped. I stopped found a small meteorite 7 centimetres by 3.5 centimetres, has I picked it up .I noticed a green stone. Square and about inch and half inch long. I wasn't too sure about this stone,but I had a jeweller look at it, and it turned out just to be under 10 carats of Emerald. I was shocked 9.236 carats in total.So the following day, after finding out it was a Emerald.I went on back to find that they mended and filled in the hole and the sand and the Aggregates normally these holes are there for weeks. Alas was no more. Oh well, no rest for the wicked... G... I will have to get my niece to show you this Emerald online. I haven't got a web page or do a regular blog,but hopefully sometime in the future,you may see the fruits of me leaving my metal detector on...G... Good hunting...Since then my results of the stone came this morning, so me being pleased as punch. I found this stone eleven Weeks ago,it taken 9 weeks to receive the results,I have had it appraised,and it came back it was a "green Beryl" not an "Emerald" ,oh well £575 to £700 worth instead of £20,000 c'est la vie.First part of this message was on the 13th June 2018.the last part of this message was today the 14th June 2018...
The finished pieces at the end are Awesome - great sense of design!
Love your videos and appreciate the vocabulary/jargon help!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you Bob. I have more adventure videos lined up. Have a wonderful day. Cheers, Liz
Hi Liz will you be uploading more opal videos in the future? We don't get them down here in South Africa ( only potch or common opal) and I am really fascinated by them.
I love all of your videos. I wish there was places to find cool stones here in Manitoba. There is not much besides an agate pit. I am in lust for opals especially Ethiopian opals. I think I need to plan a trip. Well done.
if I was there, I'd do that all day. your video is fun to watch
That was fascinating to watch, thank you for taking the time to post your excursion. I bet that noodling is a most pleasurable diversion. Cheers:)
It's nice to watch your video's .Thank you for teaching me something new !,the brushing off of the top layer after the first search . We need spell check for comments .
Love your videos. Also Pedro seeing him and hearing him talk was very informative on how to train a male keete
Could you use a water bottle with spray attachment to "wet" the ground first? I do that for various minerals here in the states and it help them to stand out...I even put a drop of baby oil in the bottle as it helps coat the rocks and give more time to the evaporation process.
A small spray bottle is always handy but never thought of putting oil in it.Thanks for the tip Doc. All the best, Liz
Looking forward to meeting you Graham. All the very best from Canberra, Liz
i always thought you had to go under ground thank you for showing me iI dont have to rock clime or go under ground for our great finds
Thanks for watching Theresa and hope you got some inspiration from the video. Wishing you all the very best for the New Year. Cheers, Liz
+ jean fisher Not at the moment jean. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
I love watching you two.
Hi Iglo, I too am fascinated with Opals. I will definitely upload more opal video if we get the chance to go to other Opal fields in Australia. Thanks for watching and all the best.
I'm fascinated...thanks for the video
Thanks for your video! looks like fun!
Aww ok thanks for the response Liz have a great weekend :)
Bummer i know.... But if you watch my jewelry making tutorials, then you can make them yourself. Have a great weekend too.
You are Very cool! Looks like lots of fun “noodling”!
Thank you for this good information. 👍
LOL!!! This is actually the easiest way of prospecting. No digging required coz someone else has done it for you and can be very rewarding.
I love watching all your gemstone finds! I live in NZ and not sure if can find any here wish I could go prospecting with you and learn more from you! So awesome and beautiful ☺️
*+haylee gordon*
You can find small opals on Takaka Hill in Golden Bay region of Nelson province. Also, plenty of greenstone (jade) along the riverlands and coast of Westland. Some places are restricted but not the beaches. Same with gold, which can be found all through certain areas of Westland and Nelson. If you go to paydirt.co.nz you will find maps to show places that the public can fossick for gold.
Greeeat! :) Looks like so much fun!
Liz, you have great videos. Thanks!
Thanks Gale and thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers, Liz
Beautiful jewelry!
Thanks for watching and commenting needleduck and hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Liz
Beautiful Jewellery. Awesome discoveries, I found something on a Scottish beach that looks like a colourless opal, I will send you a picture on Facebook
so you can tell me if I am right or not.
Liz have you used a spray bottle. Or something to wet the stones. When I use to live at Goodooga near the ridge as a kid. We did makes the colours stand out more. Love your work.
If you have subscribed, then you'll definitely know when I start selling. All the best, Liz
That looks like so much fun!!! Unfortunately I will likely never go to Australia..:-((
I would luv to come to Australia to meet you and go on a gemstone hunt
Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum houses an outstanding collection of minerals, gemstones, carvings, period journals, photographs, mining tools and other items. The collection has been visited by various authorities on minerals and is believed to be one of the finest in existence. The Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, Inc. was formed in June 1990 to make the attraction something that would generate outside interest in the mineral and mining heritage of West Kentucky.
Love those rocks
Your Jewelry is beautiful!
If in doubt, don't throw it out is always my mantra. I'm sure you'll keep your eyes peeled on the ground from now on. Happy hunting.
I'm sorry, I really wish i could sell them. But the millions(lol) we found is still not enough for my gemstone lamp that i want to make. This took me 20 years to collect. I might have to buy some myself if we don't find some more. Maybe in the future, I'll have the chance to go to a place where one can collect them by the buckets. Then, you'll be the first one I'll sell it to...:-) If you're desperate to buy some, check online for "Rough Zircons".
An idea, take along a square (1 ft) of chamois, lay it on the ground to collect the chips then dump into the box. Might save time.
Thanks for watching and commenting. That's a great idea and there is many collecting methods used on our Opal fields. I usually just prefer to put them straight into my container as I don't stay in one spot very long. All the best, Liz
your hobby is amazing! thanks for sharing, i wanna try this someday ^^
Yuuna Chan Hope you get the chance to do this one day Yuuna as it's a lot of fun and very relaxing. Thanks for watching and commenting and wish you all the very best. Cheers, Liz
I think you have opals in Arizona. Just research it on the net.
opals at a pay-to-dig opal mine. Jake Anderson, of the Royal Peacock Opal Mine, Take a trip to the Virgin Valley, Nevada. Look at Royal Peacock Dot Com sorry this site won't let me put in the website.
I love opals and I'm from Australia
Wow you found a lot, great work there. Does finding opals have to be at a specific geographical location where conditions favor very selectively, or can I find them at any kinds of hillside cliffs?
Thanks for watching gtran7. Opals can only be found in certain areas specifically areas that use to be covered in water millions of years ago. As the water dries out, it leaves behind silica rich solution which gets deposited into cracks and voids forming opals. Cheers, Liz
Beautiful jewelry
Thanks Konichi and I hope you enjoyed the video. All the best, Liz
This video shows the Where, How and what... :-)
I am sooooo jealous !
I so wish I were in Australia right now so I could do me a bit of noodling, or maybe even a bit of actual mining.
Do you guys ever consider selling some of the rough you find ?
Not at the moment but who knows... Maybe one day when I find the time to process them. Thanks for watching.
I think your jewelry is lovely.
Wow...I hope that I can be there too!! I love to collect opal stones @_@*_*
I'm actually in the middle of trying to make your wire wrapped statement pendant :) I'll let u know how it comes out. Hope I can make something beautiful lol.
I'm sure it'll be beautiful. Would appreciate it if you could show me when it's done. Cheers
Sorry meant that they crack when exposed to water and you skin sweat can crack it!
try to find aquamarine and topaz
Thank you so much
A good video :)
Fine inf. from someone who obviously knows what she's doing. I feel I'ld like to get out finding opals too, now! :) I know a bit about finding quartz crystals. Not that it can be compared to what's done here, though, exept searching the IN the ground.
Cool thing that you make jewellry of your finds :) I play around with that myself, using semi gem chips - and larger pieces and glass beads.
Would be awesome to find the gems myself! *lol*
*KeepItUp* :)
Thanks for watching and commenting Jorun. Hope you get the chance to find your own gems and then make jewelry with it. Wish you all the very best of luck. Cheers, Liz
Muito bom seu canal parabéns me escrevi são lindas suas opalas fica com Deus
opal is my birthstone...luv it...you blessed with a very detail vision...or maybe the gems are love you...they like willing to give themself for you....fun hobby anyway...
I hope my country has amethyst stones all over the naked lands...(South Korea)
Beautiful jewelries!
yeounwoo syn You're lucky that you have a lot of gemstones in your country. Thanks for watching and commenting yeounwoo and wish you all the very best. Cheers, Liz
Liz you need a conical hat the ones that sit on your head and covers your face and it's Shades you it would be great for you out there in the desert . I enjoy your shows thank you
how did you learn gemology ?A subject I find very interesting I know a little just from purchasing natural gemstones on etsy and ebay and stuff I have oicked up online ..I have learned o much from you just watching a few videos !thanks again!
Could the very small pieces be cleaned and cast in a hard resin to make a larger Cab ? The resin could be colored and the chips would be very visible. They were doing something similar here in the States using Gold and silver Epoxy and a White colored stone !
That's a great idea Harlan! I'm sure it will look fantastic.
Does it mean that you'll be noodling for Opals on your next holiday?
I bet it's awesome
I keep pulling amethist out of my horses hooves I'm thinking my land is mineral rich as it is old river bottom how do I determine the best place to dig?
Nice liz..
Thanks for watching raga. Cheers, Liz
Ok..
Liz, I can watch you for hours! But I would like to try and find some precious stones myself. I live in the US in a don't state called Connecticut. There was a small active gold mine during the 19th century, but that closed due to lack of finds. I heard the sapphires have been found in some of or streams, but I'm not sure how accurate that is. Can you give me some tips on what to look for? I saw some black stones are an indicator of one of your videos. But is there anything, in general, to look for? You should write a tutorial book! I'll be first in line to buy it!! Thanks.
Where abouts did you dig? Lol I might give it a go one day haha
Its a profitable hobby. Wish I were born in Australia.
I love your videos. It's adventure fun stuffs. Liz do u sell ur stones? How can I buy from u?
muito bom
manoel beserra de lima Thanks for the comment Manoel. Cheers, Liz
Liz, can you just go out to White Cliffs and start noodling anywhere you like? What if the claims belong to someone? Would it be trespassing? Thanks for a response.
Why pick up very tiny bits ? What do you do with them ?
Hi Liz I was wondering if u make jewelry to sell out of the opal you find? And if u do were can i buy it lol I love opal and I love your videos.
Sorry Ernesto but I only make jewelries for friends and family. I might however sell some Opals/gemstones in the future. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
opal
This looks like fun. I however dislike snakes. Do you come across them on your noodling trips?
+Philip Holman It sure is fun Philip and just like you, I am petrified of snakes. Luckily we hardly come across any. Cheers, Liz
I LOVE SNAKES
Philip Holman trust me thete not really out and they take of fast from people walking they are not dangerous just leave them alone if your see one. I love snakes almost walked on 6 of the most deadliest lie on top never got bit because i stay dead still then slowly move away they shouldnt stop u living ut dreams.
@@paranormaladventureaustral1100 This is true, most snakes, poisonous or not, don't want to tangle with us--if given a chance they will ignore you or retreat. Here in the southern US, we do have one species though, that is quite aggressive--the Cottonmouth. They will literally attack you, chase you if you run from them, and are often in pairs and even small groups, depending on time of year. My Dad took us night fishing when we were young, and we had a couple of Cottonmouths actually try to sliver into the boat with us--Dad was laying about with the paddle like a madman trying to keep them out. I hear Australia has one of the most deadly species of snakes, it's a good thing they're not aggressive! Thank you for sharing that!
Are you allowed to dig down with a shovel?
beautiful... :)
Thanks Yuni and thank you for your comment. Cheers, Liz
I wonder if using a water spray bottle would help you better see the true color of the rocks? Or mining after a good rain....
Wow absolutely beautiful 😍
would it be possible for a normal person to just go an pick them? (for free?)
Is there anywhere in the US to go noodling for Opals?
for what you can find ((without paying a search on property fee)) is it worth a trip from USA to australia...or would it be cheaper to just buy them online?
Thanks for watching and commenting Veena. Unfortunately, I can't make any suggestion RE: (cheaper to visit or buy online) as it would have to depend on a lot of factors like where you'd go and how much you'll collect. But in saying that, in one of our many travels, we met a couple from Canada who was in Oz for 18 months for the sole purpose of gathering gems and been told that they have found a lot which they've sent back home. If ever you decide to come to Oz, please let me know and I might be able to give you some info as to where to go. Good luck and all the very best, Liz
very true. Thanks for your time and have fun on the hunt.
australia has it all
liz i love u and ur husband, have u seen angry boys? its by the ABC on HBO american tv, you really sound like a character on that show. There is an asian kid who skateboards and he is famous, you sound like his mom.
i enjoyed watching! how much for the shell opal?
Hi Charles, The shell Opal is not for sale as we keep them for our collection. Thanks for watching and asking. Wish you all the very best, Liz
oh! i really want to have a piece of Australian treasure. Do you have any ideas where i can purchase real Australlian opal?
charles herrera
There's a lot of Australian Opals for sale on the net and with a little research, one can buy from a reputable seller or dealer. Good luck and happy hunting. Cheers, Liz