This has to be one of the most beautiful knobbies that I've ever seen you cut in terms of color. It's almost heartbreaking to have to watch you cut it. But it was a real joy to watch the color be revealed. It always gives me a little shiver and really gets my treasure hunting spidey sense working overtime. Lol. Thanks for the lovely experience. 💙
The nicest thing about reality is the anticipation. The outcome was not as hoped for but a pair of matching gems is rare and almost as satisfying. The book has been read. Now off to the library to see what is to come.
They seriously are a cracking pair, and I, as probably all of us, would love them, but I think we can all feel your disappoint at the loss of the bigger stone too xx
@@spacesanduniversediscovery4878 You are just as confused as I am right. But maybe they are saying it isn't a stone because it is opal lol. Either way this is like 2 years later
I would have never imagined over the course of my life that opal cutting on UA-cam (granted I've the luxury of my HD Big Screen) could be as exciting as a James Bond cinematic thriller! Man! Beautiful! What a roller coaster Justin! Thank you! 😳🤯😱😁
Nothing beats Aussie opal. That nobby had me holding my breath all the way. I wanted to cry when I saw that pitch going all the way through 😭😱 The final product is a testament to your artistry Justin. Best wishes always from Perth WA xox
Stunning opals. Sorry you weren’t able to have a whole one but the pair is absolutely beautiful! Love the colors in them! Thank you for sharing your expertise. 🥰
I’ve been bingeing your videos for quite some time now, easily over the last 2-3 years. I really just want to express my gratitude to you and my absolute love for opals and your channel. Your videos have played a significant role in me finding my love for these gemstones. Without a doubt Australian opals are my absolute favourite gemstone in the world and I want to thank you so much for the effort you put into creating these videos for us and bringing us on the journey. I don’t own any opal myself yet but I have recently bought a beautiful natural white opal pendant for my dear sister with blues, reds, yellows and greens in it; it’s the first opal I’ve ever seen and held in person and I couldn’t believe my eyes at the absolute beauty that comes from these stones, especially in the sunlight. I’m saving away to buy myself a nice black opal from your online store sometime in the future just so I can own my own. Once again, thank you so much for these quality and somewhat therapeutic videos. Sorry about the long message, I just wanted to share a bit of love haha Cheers, Slav.
It’s a good thing you purchased that fine small torch at the Tucson Gem Show. It has given you another way to evaluate the best way to cut your opal. Love this beautiful pair of stones…they truly look as though they are on fire.
That red fire is unreal, what a unique and stressful nobby! My beginner parcel from you just left Sydney. I can't wait for it to arrive in Alaska (I hope they don't mind the snow).
Hi Hope you don't mind me here, I would like to meet you Justin if you are going to Arizona in Jan or Feb for the annual shows there! So, which show will you be attending and when?? How can I get in touch w you? Greg
@@garyhenderson7332 I had one parcel of Oregon fire opal shipped wet and it froze in the mailbox. I ended up with 100+ chips. ☹️ now I ensure everyone ships rough to me dry.
I really felt the heat on this one Justin. The most beautiful color of all that I have seen you cut. Two small master pieces ! It’s hard to amagin what could have been.
@@blackopaldirect You did great! I love it when we can enjoy each others differences. Hope to visit Australia again and this time take my wife! However I think I will wait for all of the madness settles down.
I've watched enough of your videos that I knew when you faced it, and I seen that cloud through the middle....I said then. "He's gonna cut it". Awesome video. Always the best information
I just bought my first black opal after trolling your website for yearrrrrrs! Beautiful .85 carat oval gem with gashes of green, yellow, red...looks like a flippin GALAXY in there! Sooooo excited to receive it. Birthday present to myself!
What a marvelous adventure. And to create two fabulous gems from those speckles of shimmering rainbow peeking out of the nooks and crannies of the knobby was a delight to watch. Thank you!
Nice pair, I've seen a bit of opal from different parts of the world and I think Australia opal is the best colour wise. Hope you one's have an amazing week ahead.👌💚✌️💎
You do realize we're all on the edge of our seat just like you are while you're cutting. I didn't even remember to breathe until you had a matching pair getting ready to polish.
I really enjoyed this video, talk about sitting on the edge of my seat.......the anticipation.......the final result was just as thrilling. WOW! Justin you cut the most beautiful pair of gems, they are stunning!. Thank you Black Opal Direct for sharing this video with us all, until next week.......
That little piece of stone was waiting all those years for someone to unlock its beauty. You sir were called upon to do just that and you absolutely nailed it. What a special gem set. Those colours are insane
After Covid restrictions lift I’d love to visit you, idk if you ever set up seminars or classes or just field days before Covid but you’ve ignited a long ignored love of opal! I’m so blessed to have this material on video thank you!
Wow 👍 super klein aber so Fein Was für eine professionelle schliff,Da muss man so viele Nerven haben, so eine Schönheit raus zu Hollen,Du bist der beste!
I just bought a Black Opal from you and I am so excited! I cannot wait to get it! My first ever Opal. I'm sure I'll be buying more as I have my eye on a couple more. Can'ttttt waitttt!
It's crazy to think that over the years some of the most beautiful opals could have been lost just because they were cut wrong. Always happy to see a nice rough in your hands, because I know that it will cut to the most beautiful stone possible. I like to think that mother nature smiles at you each time you reveal the true inner beauty of a stone, and trusts you to work on her most beautiful creations.
I love when you use cab machine you have the opal touch! Let the machine do the work slowly! Great job in all your videos. The explanations you give are great.
Man you bring me such joy in many different ways even something as simple as abit of whiskey in your tea was enough to brighten my very long very stressful day if even by a little bit, so thankyou 💚
I had to watch this again cos I've never seen such beautiful colors other than a few pics of a few of the more famous opals that most everyone has seen. I hope you and the Black Opal Direct family has a great new year Justin. :)
Thanks for sharing truthfully. I’ve just started learning to work with opals and it is very very challenging to try to actually get a raw opal to face well. You are such a fine Artist snd you have inspired me so and so many others. That is. What true Art does. So on those days when things are disappointing or you feel overwhelmed by the challenges you face remember that in sharing your triumphs snd your struggles you inspire so many out there in this mad world. May you and your loved ones all be blessed. Thank you.
That was an really exiting piece to watch being cut, and I love what it turned into. Sure I crossed my fingers hoping that it would face into one big beauty... Thanks for sharing this beautiful twin birth 💕
"Pretty little pair" is an understatement. They are gorgeous!
You’re not only a master cutter, you’re a wise man. The way you speak of opals is a good metaphor for working with people, too.
Thanks Caren!
This has to be one of the most beautiful knobbies that I've ever seen you cut in terms of color. It's almost heartbreaking to have to watch you cut it. But it was a real joy to watch the color be revealed. It always gives me a little shiver and really gets my treasure hunting spidey sense working overtime. Lol. Thanks for the lovely experience. 💙
Thank you 😊
@@blackopaldirect That pair turned out beautifully though...💙
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Doc's giving me six months tops if I don't stop watching the Opal Whisperer.
Tick tock tick tock .. The old pacemaker's taking a real battering here.
Haha sorry
The nicest thing about reality is the anticipation. The outcome was not as hoped for but a pair of matching gems is rare and almost as satisfying. The book has been read. Now off to the library to see what is to come.
Absolute magic, Dragon eyes. Some fortunate buyer is going to be thrilled with this pair! ❤️❤️
Yes they will be....stunning gems
They seriously are a cracking pair, and I, as probably all of us, would love them, but I think we can all feel your disappoint at the loss of the bigger stone too xx
That’s opal lol
What
@@spacesanduniversediscovery4878 You are just as confused as I am right. But maybe they are saying it isn't a stone because it is opal lol.
Either way this is like 2 years later
Wow, that was exciting to watch! The colour reminded me of a smoldering fire. Really fascinating. Thank you for showing and greetings from Germany!
I love watching these gems come to light with your decision making processes Justin. Very relaxing.
Man it’s a awesome day just watching you cut stones bro
watched this video many times now... the tension never goes away... those colors 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
That is the prettiest color I have ever seen!
I love the multiple simultaneous cameras.
It looks like all the colours have been put in a capsule and what a beautiful colours, WOW! This made my day a little better. Thanks!💖✨
I would have never imagined over the course of my life that opal cutting on UA-cam (granted I've the luxury of my HD Big Screen) could be as exciting as a James Bond cinematic thriller! Man! Beautiful! What a roller coaster Justin! Thank you! 😳🤯😱😁
Haha wow thank you
I said the very same thing...I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! What a show!
Nothing beats Aussie opal. That nobby had me holding my breath all the way. I wanted to cry when I saw that pitch going all the way through 😭😱
The final product is a testament to your artistry Justin. Best wishes always from Perth WA xox
9:43 Oh wow, so that's where the black came from! That's amazing. A little heartbreaking, sure, but amazing.
I really enjoy watching you cut opals to reveal the beautiful colors in each knobby. This pair of opals is absolutely gorgeous.
Omg. I would love those two as earrings. Awsum Justin as ever. Just STUNNING.x
A beautiful pair of stud earrings .......... what's not to love ! Thanks Justin :-)
My guy what a gorgeous set! Good golly those reds 😍
Stunning opals. Sorry you weren’t able to have a whole one but the pair is absolutely beautiful! Love the colors in them! Thank you for sharing your expertise. 🥰
🙏😊
Thanks for sharing, Justin.
Thank you for your time, it's always a pleasure to watch these cuts
Thanks John, appreciate it!
I’ve been bingeing your videos for quite some time now, easily over the last 2-3 years. I really just want to express my gratitude to you and my absolute love for opals and your channel.
Your videos have played a significant role in me finding my love for these gemstones. Without a doubt Australian opals are my absolute favourite gemstone in the world and I want to thank you so much for the effort you put into creating these videos for us and bringing us on the journey.
I don’t own any opal myself yet but I have recently bought a beautiful natural white opal pendant for my dear sister with blues, reds, yellows and greens in it; it’s the first opal I’ve ever seen and held in person and I couldn’t believe my eyes at the absolute beauty that comes from these stones, especially in the sunlight. I’m saving away to buy myself a nice black opal from your online store sometime in the future just so I can own my own.
Once again, thank you so much for these quality and somewhat therapeutic videos. Sorry about the long message, I just wanted to share a bit of love haha
Cheers,
Slav.
Wow thank you and you are welcome
GORGEOUS!! Nice save on the stone, opals with the red are my favorite! Love watching you do your magic Justin!!
Absolute top gems! That color and brightness is just stunning!
Justin my friend....you wouldn't even believe how easy it is to be an arm chair opal cutter. You did do alright for a professional. Thanks.
😂😂😂😂
Beautiful! Every stone is so unique in opal, that I’m always amazed...
Beauty saved is beauty found. Nice to once again see your skill in the process of discovery. Well done Justin!
Thanks so much!
I’m sitting here, chanting “Cut it, Cut it!” I love watching these videos!
An oldie but goodie definitely the ins and outs of Opal cutting beautiful work and beautiful stones. Thank you for the wonderful video. May 11/2024
Glad you enjoyed it
So much fun watching you transform these mysterious opals into works of art.
It’s a good thing you purchased that fine small torch at the Tucson Gem Show. It has given you another way to evaluate the best way to cut your opal. Love this beautiful pair of stones…they truly look as though they are on fire.
That opal had every rainbow colour in it, you cut a lovely pair from it Justine, they were beautiful with the red and orange. Thank you for sharing
disliking because this was the top comment and spoils the video.
I don't know how I missed this video. What a treat! Those gems are breathtaking!
Hi, Justin. Beautiful stones. I'm glad you were not disappointed. *TYU*
Me too!
Bravo! I was on the edge of my seat. Enhanced by wonderful suspenseful music.
The fire in those 2 stones is beautiful. I was fortunate to be introduced to this craft in a 7th grade class.
I liked that cloud going through it. Then again I am an artist. But turned out to be a nice pair of earrings.
Yes, the natural combination of dark and light opal was insanely beautiful in the beginning, before the stone was cut. (Also an artist, heh.)
even the rough opal with all the potch is absolutely gorgeous wow.. those colors are stunning
Your channel is amazing. I could watch you cut opals all day. You have nerves of steel.
🙏🙏🙏❤️
Of all the stones I've watched you work on this is by far my favourite colour
That red fire is unreal, what a unique and stressful nobby! My beginner parcel from you just left Sydney. I can't wait for it to arrive in Alaska (I hope they don't mind the snow).
Sweet 🙏😊
Hi
Hope you don't mind me here, I would like to meet you Justin if you are going to Arizona in Jan or Feb for the annual shows there! So, which show will you be attending and when?? How can I get in touch w you? Greg
If you are having opal shipped to Alaska, you better keep it warm at all times . You don’t want it to craze on you. Opal and cold weather don’t mix.
@@garyhenderson7332 I had one parcel of Oregon fire opal shipped wet and it froze in the mailbox. I ended up with 100+ chips. ☹️ now I ensure everyone ships rough to me dry.
And how was the parcel
Such a great result from that piece of rough, great work preserving a majority of the value regardless of the obstacle
I really felt the heat on this one Justin. The most beautiful color of all that I have seen you cut. Two small master pieces ! It’s hard to amagin what could have been.
Hearing an Aussie doing a southern accent made my day! LOL Keep up the wonder videos!
Lol I tried
@@blackopaldirect You did great! I love it when we can enjoy each others differences. Hope to visit Australia again and this time take my wife! However I think I will wait for all of the madness settles down.
What awesome color. On the bright side, you made some awesome lemonade in the end.
I've watched enough of your videos that I knew when you faced it, and I seen that cloud through the middle....I said then. "He's gonna cut it". Awesome video. Always the best information
Thank you for such a lovely journey with this beautiful opal
You're welcome!
Gorgeous color! I enjoy the unpredictability of opal. Keeps me on the edge of my seat.
Those are gorgeous Justin
Just love your little kid energy don’t ever stop being silly or having fun.! I hope you get a great stone !
Thank you, I will try not to grow up
Felt your pain from start to finish this time. I say well done I would never want to cut a gem with so many unknowns. But what a Bobby dazzla.
I just bought my first black opal after trolling your website for yearrrrrrs! Beautiful .85 carat oval gem with gashes of green, yellow, red...looks like a flippin GALAXY in there! Sooooo excited to receive it. Birthday present to myself!
Thank you and yahooo we’ll done
I could tell you were going to have to slice it. Great stones.
Gorgeous colours on those opals. My sort of stone
What a marvelous adventure. And to create two fabulous gems from those speckles of shimmering rainbow peeking out of the nooks and crannies of the knobby was a delight to watch. Thank you!
Thank you Tony
Nice pair, I've seen a bit of opal from different parts of the world and I think Australia opal is the best colour wise. Hope you one's have an amazing week ahead.👌💚✌️💎
Thanks Ruk
The vibrance of the one is outstanding.
You do realize we're all on the edge of our seat just like you are while you're cutting. I didn't even remember to breathe until you had a matching pair getting ready to polish.
Lol
I really enjoyed this video, talk about sitting on the edge of my seat.......the anticipation.......the final result was just as thrilling. WOW! Justin you cut the most beautiful pair of gems, they are stunning!. Thank you Black Opal Direct for sharing this video with us all, until next week.......
Thank you Top Cat
You Sir have some mad skills with opals! Beautiful !
That little piece of stone was waiting all those years for someone to unlock its beauty. You sir were called upon to do just that and you absolutely nailed it. What a special gem set. Those colours are insane
Love your humor ( not a bad US accent) I’m finding it extremely relaxing watching your channel. You got me man, I’m subbed.
Yay Thank you
This is unreal! Perfect
I appreciate your talent and the way you talk to us about what you are doing and why.
Thank you
Little rippers! Nice save J Man!
Thank you 🙏 😂
After Covid restrictions lift I’d love to visit you, idk if you ever set up seminars or classes or just field days before Covid but you’ve ignited a long ignored love of opal! I’m so blessed to have this material on video thank you!
Wow 👍 super klein aber so Fein Was für eine professionelle schliff,Da muss man so viele Nerven haben, so eine Schönheit raus zu Hollen,Du bist der beste!
Wow...how amazing to be able to have that rough stone and then make a fantastic gem out of it...Talent...and good eye...
I just bought a Black Opal from you and I am so excited! I cannot wait to get it! My first ever Opal. I'm sure I'll be buying more as I have my eye on a couple more. Can'ttttt waitttt!
Woohooo well done and thank you 🙏
It's crazy to think that over the years some of the most beautiful opals could have been lost just because they were cut wrong. Always happy to see a nice rough in your hands, because I know that it will cut to the most beautiful stone possible. I like to think that mother nature smiles at you each time you reveal the true inner beauty of a stone, and trusts you to work on her most beautiful creations.
Happens every day
I love when you use cab machine you have the opal touch! Let the machine do the work slowly! Great job in all your videos. The explanations you give are great.
Amazing work Justin, beautiful set there
Is there a better word than stunning? Wow!
It was just an enigma from the beginning!
wow, beautiful colors! very nice!
your videos never disappoint . such an amazing process . thanks for the videos. :D
Love Australian opal!!!!!
Watching you create beautiful stones. Love the red color will make beautiful earnings for some lucky lady.
Thank you! Cheers!
Man you bring me such joy in many different ways even something as simple as abit of whiskey in your tea was enough to brighten my very long very stressful day if even by a little bit, so thankyou 💚
That was looking like some of the best colour I've seen. It's a tuff game Justin. You still did ok in the end mate. Well done
Wow you are so skilled!! Beautiful work and beautiful colors!! I love this channel!!
🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for showing much of this fascinating process (and your thoughts and dilemmas) when you cut these fine stones! The red is so beautiful!
I don't know how I ended up watching your videos but I'm so happy I have!
They'ed make a set of beautiful earrings.
Really nice stones
A unique exquisite pair of earrings for some super lucky person. You have made some one very happy! 😁🇨🇦
While it didn’t pan out as expected, your expertise clearly knew how to make the best out of it. Those will make beautiful earrings
Thank you very much!
I love when opal is so bright it shines on your fingers😁😍
Those are magical stones!
I had to watch this again cos I've never seen such beautiful colors other than a few pics of a few of the more famous opals that most everyone has seen. I hope you and the Black Opal Direct family has a great new year Justin. :)
Thanks for sharing truthfully. I’ve just started learning to work with opals and it is very very challenging to try to actually get a raw opal to face well. You are such a fine Artist snd you have inspired me so and so many others. That is. What true Art does. So on those days when things are disappointing or you feel overwhelmed by the challenges you face remember that in sharing your triumphs snd your struggles you inspire so many out there in this mad world. May you and your loved ones all be blessed. Thank you.
Oh my goodness the colours are so beautiful
That is So Beautiful.
You really are an Awesome Opal expert,love yr Work making the Opal look very Stunning 🤩
That was an really exiting piece to watch being cut, and I love what it turned into. Sure I crossed my fingers hoping that it would face into one big beauty... Thanks for sharing this beautiful twin birth 💕
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I love the colours, they are so beautiful and you hardly see a pair with those wonderful reds..just gorgeous 😍
Argh! I was so wanting that to turn out the way you had hoped. All was not lost though, with you creating a lovely pair. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you John
Good heavens! The Aussie is doing schtik! Give that man a beer!
I would buy those ear rings no problems, that colour was to die for.
So beautiful as a pair. Thanks for letting us share. :)
Thanks for watching!