High grade rough opal has huge potential to cut thousands $$$

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  • @kevinstruke1031
    @kevinstruke1031 3 роки тому +21

    "Pretty little pair" is an understatement. They are gorgeous!

  • @carenburmeister5002
    @carenburmeister5002 3 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @sunlight93339
    @sunlight93339 3 роки тому +108

    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. 💙

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  3 роки тому +9

      Thank you 😊

    • @sunlight93339
      @sunlight93339 3 роки тому +10

      @@blackopaldirect That pair turned out beautifully though...💙

    • @adrianpatrolea9297
      @adrianpatrolea9297 3 роки тому +1

      @@blackopaldirect ⁵5

    • @antonmursid3505
      @antonmursid3505 2 роки тому +1

      Antonmursid🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌💝👌🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬✌💝👌🙏

  • @JediBuddhist
    @JediBuddhist 3 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @ScottRedstone
    @ScottRedstone 3 роки тому +6

    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.

  • @insolentstickleback3266
    @insolentstickleback3266 3 роки тому +30

    Absolute magic, Dragon eyes. Some fortunate buyer is going to be thrilled with this pair! ❤️❤️

  • @thenodiggardener
    @thenodiggardener 3 роки тому +48

    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

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  3 роки тому +11

      That’s opal lol

    • @spacesanduniversediscovery4878
      @spacesanduniversediscovery4878 3 роки тому +2

      What

    • @10thletter40
      @10thletter40 9 місяців тому

      @@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

  • @ingeblume1887
    @ingeblume1887 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, that was exciting to watch! The colour reminded me of a smoldering fire. Really fascinating. Thank you for showing and greetings from Germany!

  • @alistairmills7608
    @alistairmills7608 Рік тому +2

    I love watching these gems come to light with your decision making processes Justin. Very relaxing.

  • @tannerpotter2494
    @tannerpotter2494 Рік тому +2

    Man it’s a awesome day just watching you cut stones bro

  • @divinacaotarot
    @divinacaotarot 3 роки тому +1

    watched this video many times now... the tension never goes away... those colors 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @Lobster625
    @Lobster625 3 роки тому +1

    That is the prettiest color I have ever seen!

  • @timothyodonnell8591
    @timothyodonnell8591 3 роки тому +1

    I love the multiple simultaneous cameras.

  • @Ninna7601
    @Ninna7601 3 роки тому +3

    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!💖✨

  • @FirehorseCreative
    @FirehorseCreative 3 роки тому +3

    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! 😳🤯😱😁

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  3 роки тому +2

      Haha wow thank you

    • @fit_pharmd4830
      @fit_pharmd4830 3 роки тому +2

      I said the very same thing...I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! What a show!

  • @shevaunhandley1543
    @shevaunhandley1543 3 роки тому +5

    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

  • @styx85
    @styx85 2 роки тому +1

    9:43 Oh wow, so that's where the black came from! That's amazing. A little heartbreaking, sure, but amazing.

  • @carrols.hawkins7770
    @carrols.hawkins7770 3 роки тому

    I really enjoy watching you cut opals to reveal the beautiful colors in each knobby. This pair of opals is absolutely gorgeous.

  • @janetsmith5279
    @janetsmith5279 3 роки тому +1

    Omg. I would love those two as earrings. Awsum Justin as ever. Just STUNNING.x

  • @nobodyhome8148
    @nobodyhome8148 3 роки тому +1

    A beautiful pair of stud earrings .......... what's not to love ! Thanks Justin :-)

  • @Experiment.626
    @Experiment.626 Рік тому +1

    My guy what a gorgeous set! Good golly those reds 😍

  • @gaylesanders936
    @gaylesanders936 3 роки тому +25

    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. 🥰

  • @limeycheesehead97
    @limeycheesehead97 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, Justin.

  • @johnleo5004
    @johnleo5004 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your time, it's always a pleasure to watch these cuts

  • @Fuaarrkk
    @Fuaarrkk 3 роки тому +14

    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.

  • @Chazbridge
    @Chazbridge 2 роки тому +1

    GORGEOUS!! Nice save on the stone, opals with the red are my favorite! Love watching you do your magic Justin!!

  • @ARC.475
    @ARC.475 3 роки тому +2

    Absolute top gems! That color and brightness is just stunning!

  • @greatplainsman3662
    @greatplainsman3662 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @jamiemorgan4146
    @jamiemorgan4146 3 роки тому +3

    Beautiful! Every stone is so unique in opal, that I’m always amazed...

  • @lenwenzel7440
    @lenwenzel7440 3 роки тому +1

    Beauty saved is beauty found. Nice to once again see your skill in the process of discovery. Well done Justin!

  • @dramathompson9053
    @dramathompson9053 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m sitting here, chanting “Cut it, Cut it!” I love watching these videos!

  • @prestigeiron4995
    @prestigeiron4995 7 місяців тому

    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

  • @carolelerman9686
    @carolelerman9686 2 роки тому +1

    So much fun watching you transform these mysterious opals into works of art.

  • @kathleenjordan6875
    @kathleenjordan6875 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @tonywild1963
    @tonywild1963 3 роки тому +3

    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

    • @bring6not12
      @bring6not12 3 роки тому

      disliking because this was the top comment and spoils the video.

  • @mjn3544
    @mjn3544 4 місяці тому

    I don't know how I missed this video. What a treat! Those gems are breathtaking!

  • @donaldinnewmexico
    @donaldinnewmexico 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, Justin. Beautiful stones. I'm glad you were not disappointed. *TYU*

  • @mainlyfine
    @mainlyfine 3 роки тому +1

    Bravo! I was on the edge of my seat. Enhanced by wonderful suspenseful music.

  • @John-qh8id
    @John-qh8id 2 роки тому

    The fire in those 2 stones is beautiful. I was fortunate to be introduced to this craft in a 7th grade class.

  • @kimberlyrogers8271
    @kimberlyrogers8271 3 роки тому +13

    I liked that cloud going through it. Then again I am an artist. But turned out to be a nice pair of earrings.

    • @СэгольХанэ
      @СэгольХанэ 4 місяці тому

      Yes, the natural combination of dark and light opal was insanely beautiful in the beginning, before the stone was cut. (Also an artist, heh.)

  • @LysLovesAlpacas
    @LysLovesAlpacas 2 роки тому

    even the rough opal with all the potch is absolutely gorgeous wow.. those colors are stunning

  • @heybebe97
    @heybebe97 2 роки тому

    Your channel is amazing. I could watch you cut opals all day. You have nerves of steel.

  • @robco6997
    @robco6997 3 роки тому

    Of all the stones I've watched you work on this is by far my favourite colour

  • @ieatcaribou7852
    @ieatcaribou7852 3 роки тому +27

    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).

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  3 роки тому +5

      Sweet 🙏😊

    • @gboblak3527
      @gboblak3527 3 роки тому +2

      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
      @garyhenderson7332 2 роки тому +1

      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.

    • @ieatcaribou7852
      @ieatcaribou7852 2 роки тому +2

      @@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.

    • @babypandafan4810
      @babypandafan4810 2 роки тому

      And how was the parcel

  • @coryboatz4434
    @coryboatz4434 3 роки тому +4

    Such a great result from that piece of rough, great work preserving a majority of the value regardless of the obstacle

  • @garyhenderson7332
    @garyhenderson7332 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @SoarNC
    @SoarNC 3 роки тому +1

    Hearing an Aussie doing a southern accent made my day! LOL Keep up the wonder videos!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  3 роки тому +1

      Lol I tried

    • @SoarNC
      @SoarNC 3 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @johnalbert7526
    @johnalbert7526 3 роки тому +1

    What awesome color. On the bright side, you made some awesome lemonade in the end.

  • @woodbeez6046
    @woodbeez6046 2 роки тому

    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

  • @NaomiNunya
    @NaomiNunya 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for such a lovely journey with this beautiful opal

  • @canonicaltom
    @canonicaltom 3 роки тому

    Gorgeous color! I enjoy the unpredictability of opal. Keeps me on the edge of my seat.

  • @JayyBee5557
    @JayyBee5557 3 роки тому +1

    Those are gorgeous Justin

  • @lindaflanagan7108
    @lindaflanagan7108 3 роки тому

    Just love your little kid energy don’t ever stop being silly or having fun.! I hope you get a great stone !

  • @martinjones1075
    @martinjones1075 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @avantgarde999xxx
    @avantgarde999xxx 3 роки тому

    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!

  • @williamstewartgemstonesfis1148
    @williamstewartgemstonesfis1148 3 роки тому +3

    I could tell you were going to have to slice it. Great stones.

  • @phyllismurray525
    @phyllismurray525 3 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous colours on those opals. My sort of stone

  • @tkondaks
    @tkondaks 3 роки тому

    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!

  • @ruksrocksandadventures.5800
    @ruksrocksandadventures.5800 3 роки тому +2

    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.👌💚✌️💎

  • @aceofwizardsnephelite829
    @aceofwizardsnephelite829 3 роки тому

    The vibrance of the one is outstanding.

  • @subvertedworld
    @subvertedworld 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @topcat8839
    @topcat8839 3 роки тому

    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.......

  • @johnbolton9957
    @johnbolton9957 3 роки тому

    You Sir have some mad skills with opals! Beautiful !

  • @lukesticklen6955
    @lukesticklen6955 3 роки тому +9

    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

  • @lestercombs1871
    @lestercombs1871 2 роки тому

    Love your humor ( not a bad US accent) I’m finding it extremely relaxing watching your channel. You got me man, I’m subbed.

  • @jrpz57
    @jrpz57 3 роки тому +1

    This is unreal! Perfect

  • @rogerdavies6226
    @rogerdavies6226 Рік тому

    I appreciate your talent and the way you talk to us about what you are doing and why.

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 3 роки тому +1

    Little rippers! Nice save J Man!

  • @Lvx_Primabreaks
    @Lvx_Primabreaks 3 роки тому

    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!

  • @isufzejna4073
    @isufzejna4073 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @sherrienale9974
    @sherrienale9974 3 роки тому

    Wow...how amazing to be able to have that rough stone and then make a fantastic gem out of it...Talent...and good eye...

  • @andrewb7622
    @andrewb7622 3 роки тому

    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!

  • @sethchapman8001
    @sethchapman8001 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @danielgraf2447
    @danielgraf2447 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @VendettaProspecting
    @VendettaProspecting 3 роки тому +10

    Amazing work Justin, beautiful set there

  • @obieobrien5883
    @obieobrien5883 3 роки тому +1

    Is there a better word than stunning? Wow!

  • @dvillebenny1445
    @dvillebenny1445 3 роки тому +1

    It was just an enigma from the beginning!

  • @l2ezzo
    @l2ezzo 3 роки тому +1

    wow, beautiful colors! very nice!

  • @syrenadurager
    @syrenadurager Рік тому +2

    your videos never disappoint . such an amazing process . thanks for the videos. :D

  • @candace8527
    @candace8527 3 роки тому

    Love Australian opal!!!!!
    Watching you create beautiful stones. Love the red color will make beautiful earnings for some lucky lady.

  • @Saxom9797
    @Saxom9797 2 роки тому

    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 💚

  • @BruceschultzAU
    @BruceschultzAU 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @paulapaularaejohnson
    @paulapaularaejohnson 2 роки тому

    Wow you are so skilled!! Beautiful work and beautiful colors!! I love this channel!!

  • @mrh7027
    @mrh7027 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @robbdgordon
    @robbdgordon 2 роки тому

    I don't know how I ended up watching your videos but I'm so happy I have!

  • @michaelscott5450
    @michaelscott5450 3 роки тому +2

    They'ed make a set of beautiful earrings.
    Really nice stones

  • @irenemariebelanger3758
    @irenemariebelanger3758 3 роки тому

    A unique exquisite pair of earrings for some super lucky person. You have made some one very happy! 😁🇨🇦

  • @LegendoftheGalacticHero
    @LegendoftheGalacticHero 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @s.r.5107
    @s.r.5107 2 роки тому

    I love when opal is so bright it shines on your fingers😁😍

  • @cweave02
    @cweave02 3 роки тому +3

    Those are magical stones!

  • @chadatchison145
    @chadatchison145 2 роки тому

    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. :)

  • @Shukarr
    @Shukarr 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @starbug2601
    @starbug2601 3 роки тому

    Oh my goodness the colours are so beautiful

  • @jessicahart2115
    @jessicahart2115 2 роки тому

    That is So Beautiful.
    You really are an Awesome Opal expert,love yr Work making the Opal look very Stunning 🤩

  • @ElinHaugan
    @ElinHaugan 3 роки тому +2

    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 💕

  • @julieannejoolz
    @julieannejoolz 2 роки тому

    I love the colours, they are so beautiful and you hardly see a pair with those wonderful reds..just gorgeous 😍

  • @johncollier608
    @johncollier608 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @fredferd965
    @fredferd965 Рік тому +1

    Good heavens! The Aussie is doing schtik! Give that man a beer!

  • @sups57
    @sups57 2 роки тому +1

    I would buy those ear rings no problems, that colour was to die for.

  • @curtnagy966
    @curtnagy966 3 роки тому +1

    So beautiful as a pair. Thanks for letting us share. :)