How much fire can an opal have? We cut it
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
- Did you know, I have never filmed a Clean Skin Nobby being cut before?
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Your statement that out of the thousands of opals you’ve cut, perhaps only 50 were black crystal opals, is quite a ratio of rarity! Your work and your videos add a color on color dimension to my life. Thank you!
Thank you for watching 🙏😊
What a perfect comment. So kind, and how most of us feel. But you said it!
@@lorenrobertson8039 thank you.
When you weighed it out I heard John 3:16. ”For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.“
John 3:16 NIV
For the rarity of the stone you have to thank the creator!
@neabug1058… so cool! ❤ And you’re right on about thanking the creator for His beautiful handiwork.
Dear Justin, nowadays your channel is one of the few things on the entire internet / media that really brings joy to me! I certainly hope that you have plenty of apprentices to pass on your amazing skills, because you are IMHO a living world treasure! Thanks for the beauty!!! 🙌🏼🤩🙏🏼💗😁🖖🏼
Thank you. I am working on it lol
@@blackopaldirect What criteria does one need to meet to be your apprentice? I am mad about Gems and looking at changing careers.
Well, that clinches it. Crystal opal is my favorite type of opal. Between the crystal opal in the last video and this one, I am in love. The colors in both opals are phenomenal. Thanks for sharing these beautiful gems.
We both have the same taste now haha
Beautiful gem, I'm actually surprised at your estimate considering how rare that opal is! Seemed very reasonably priced.
And as a more general comment, I just wanted to say that I was never into gems, gem cutting, etc... until I watched your videos. At this point I've watched most if not all of your videos and am absolutely captivated every time, and always looking for the latest ones. You do great work, it's interesting every time, and your narration is great. I appreciate seeing you and Tamika at work, keep it up!
Thank you Brent 🙏
I don't think I've ever made a comment on your channel, I've been watching for a couple of years now. This, in my humble opinion, is one of your best offerings. The angles and the clarity of the shots... really nice my down under brother. Not to mention the absolutely beautiful gem you cut. I always daydream when I watch your videos, that when I win the lottery, I will fly to Australia and meet you in person to buy stones for me and my two sons to make in to rings. It's apparent that you're a really good human being and I feel trust when you discuss your profession. I guess I thought it was about time that I let you know I appreciate you. You're a really nice and goofy guy. My friends nicknamed me "goofy" in high school...maybe that's why I relate to you. Peace.
Awww Thank you Wayne. I'm glad you spoke up to ket me know you are watching on. 🙏
Watching you work is a thing of beauty in itself with the added bonus of that beautiful, beautiful gem as a result. Thank you for all of your hard work on these videos. Even as a person who has no affiliation with any kind of gem work, just a spectator, I love the videos and the gems.
🙏🙏🙏❤️
@Yvonna - Me, too!
Gorgeous!! Worth $6000?! Wow!!
Since both sides are so beautiful it would be nice as a pendant where both the front and back open and visible, the stone held in place around the edge. This way the wearer can pick which side to have on display.
Or even on a swivel pendant...
Keep in mind that as far as I can tell he's talking AU dollars, which is about a 1 : .7 exchange to US dollars. That still makes that a $4200 US gem which is nothing to sneeze at.
@@Patryn71 it’s $6,000 USD, $8,400 AUD
@@Patryn71 He definitely uses US dollars in his videos.
I thought I remember looking at his website quite some time ago and everything was in AU dollars. I could of course be wrong or he could have changed it since then. That's why I thought he was using AU.
Thanks for taking us from rough to finish. I really enjoy the entire process. Beautiful stone.
Welcome
Always nice to see you pop up in my notifications. I will be happy with 14.28 minutes, but I always hope for more time from you. Still happy to see your work.
More time coming for years to come :-)
Well done Justin, as always quite informative. Even when you aren't talking. The silence conveys what you are learning about the open. Thanks and God bless.
Glad you enjoyed it and glad you see the lessons in just the actions
I like it when you discuss the amount you paid for the rough opal and then I can see how it increased with your cutting. Thanks
Yes i do love your videos too that's for sure and it's so enjoyable to watch you work your magic on those opals! Good luck with everything, take care, lots of love to all at BOD! Susanne
Thank you Susanne
The depth of the gem is awesome
I have a problem with your videos. Since I started watching a few weeks ago, I find myself watching till the wee hours of the night! I can’t help myself, I’m mesmerized by your work.
Welcome to my world 😂😂 I don't miss much of his videos .. he's a master gem cutter it's a pleasure to watch thank you Justin
Sorry to hear that haha You have opal fever
@@blackopaldirect 110% Opal fever 🥵🤒 ... 😂
I love to try cut a bit of opal bud that will never happen so I watch you instead 👍
So glad I have just retired from my job! Now I watch a fantastic teacher and cutter of my favorite gem! So glad I found your channel. Love all of you and can’t stop watching you !
Azul ;) has always been my favorite color. Watching that stone being transformed into a beautiful gem was wonderful. There is a certain bit spiritualness in your videos that adds an extra dimension of calmness and relaxation to them. Thank you for sharing
Justin, I hope you'll consider a long form Q&A in the future. I really enjoy hearing your responses and the interesting questions from the greatest fans on UA-cam.
Hi David I would be up for that if I just knew what it meant lol. You mean a live with many questions or a questionnaire?
@@blackopaldirect An hour long or so, just let it run until it gets redundant. Not a questionnaire.
@@dherman0001 okay I can do that
That stone is so lovely, it nearly brings tears to my eyes. Such a stunner!
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Beautiful gem. I really enjoy the dark stones like that. It seems to enhance the color sitting on it. The fact it turned double sided was pretty exciting to see your reaction to that. Nice work.
Thank you! Cheers Paul 🙏
Always take us on a great journey, thanks.
I Definitely enjoyed the process. It's been awhile since we got to see such a beauty from start to finish 👍🏻
I think I saw a bit of purple flash on the Floral side? It's generous to price it that low. Rarity in mind. What do I know? Though I follow the best 😎
Love watching all your opal
Cutting. Hopefully I can make it down to Tucson one day to meet you guys!
That would be cool
maybe one day we can bucket list Lightning Ridge
Very enjoyable cut. I like the music too. It's fitting when you're watching a Master at work. The stone is stunning. Great job!!
Kind words thank you Aaron
The production value on this cut is just as great as the gem itself. It’s great to see how far your content has come
Beautiful sample! And great video as always 💎
I never thought opal cutting would make me hold my breath, but it does!
I have that effect on people. Oh you mean the opal haha 😂
i think these kind of opals are my favs.
especially since it's double sided.
If I had this opal, I'd call it the "earth stone" cause those stunning blues and greens.
That colour is so gorgeous and refreshing, it made me want to dive right into it. You've got opals covered my man 💖
I can't believe the colour of that gem.... Simply celestial
I guess as an opal cutter you live for rare opals like this one to bring out its beauty for everyone to see.
I said that stone was going to be a dazzler, turned into a little charmer too. Love that stone.
That was absolutely gorgeous!!! I so enjoy watching you!!!
Excellent cut. Welcome back.
Thank you again
I love flower, but when you turned it over my 👀 eyes got really big. Yes that was a very beautiful cut. Thank you for sharing your workmanship.
Welcome Laura
Love the commentary!
Touch by touch...evaluate...another touch. Careful cut. A bit of grinding and shaping...
And then by almost magic a work of art!
Question: there were cuts in the video. What is the total time for cutting and polishing?
Wow, what an amazing gem, I think I like this one better than many other stones youve shown off. It’s just so darn pretty 🤩
Thanks so much 😊
Justin your videos are amazing! Its inspired me to start my own hobby at home in the UK! It was a pleasure bumping into you at lightning ridge the other week (sorry it happened to be at the bore baths haha!)
Always excited when your notifications pop up!
Absolutely gorgeous stone!
I would love to come to Australia and go on one of those tours where you get to dig your own opals .
These videos are so relaxing and interesting to watch. Beautiful work, and beautiful gems.
Nice one Justin. There's something satisfying about producing something new and beautiful and putting it out into the world for people to enjoy.
one of the best cuts i have seen yet...amazing stone wow!
Glad you like
That's truly a unique gem, just beautiful.
I'm speechless! What a beautiful opal. Thank you for sharing this one with us Justin. Great job!
Love your skill and confidence as you evaluate and work these opals.
Only stumbled upon your channel this week and am so glad I did. My favourite gemstones have always been opals, I love the way each one 'speaks'. I never get tired of visiting Coober Pedy and Lightning Ridge.
Yesssss! So excited for the new content. Much love
You have unbelievable talent Justin! Your father taught you very well, amazing work as always
Thank you so much 😀
Congratulations, Justin. I enjoyed watching you cut that beauty. Thanks. *TYU*
I’ve learned a lot from you over the years. I’ve been cutting opals for 25 years plus. Thanks for your videos. It would be nice if you could make a few videos about beginners cutting opals. Thanks again and I enjoy every minute of every video.
Such a beauty - if you finally leave any of it by sanding it off - that is ... Love those side to side colored stones !! Superb
Wow, another beautiful gem from mother earth to BOD! Ya gotta love the nobbies...
I’ve watched enough of your videos at this point to have guessed the weight by eye and priced it the same as you before the valuation. Your teachings are rubbing off, Justin!
I love it when it rubs off. Well done for learning :-)
I go back and rewatch some of these videos, recognizing the gems and wanting to see some of them again, as one would with a beautiful new friend.
Hi Justin, you have crafted that stone into a stunning gem. Watching you work on that piece in the video was one of those that keeps you glued to the screen and it didn’t disappoint with the back of that piece revealing such great colour & pattern. Always a great view watching you work on these opals. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin
Awesome, thank you!
Great work Justin! Love watching that play of color develop like a Polaroid as your cutting. Terrific piece
Wow !!! That is an amazing black crystal opal. I don't know that much about opals. It must be difficult to know where to cut, and, what to grind off, to find such a beautiful treasure. Thanks for the wonderful informative video.
Couldn’t this stone be made into a pendant that’s reversible? I think it would be gorgeous.
I love watching your channel and seeing what you get from the rough.
Keep doing you ❤️🔥
Flipping gorgeous, an honor to see it cut.
Can never get enough of these beautiful opals! Thanks for sharing your art!
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Love the journey Justin! From rocks to gems & pretty swiftly too..magnificent!
I now own 2 of your opals, 1 black and 1 dark. The black opal is sitting in my friends house with all of his crystals. It was a gift for his retirement from the Australian sas. He is the man that taught me the beauty and power of opals and crystals. Safe to say I am addicted to them and your videos. Love your work.
And I only purchased the dark opal tonight so can not wait for it to arrive.
Nice thank you Steven
Stunning piece, Justin.
These videos are my absolute favorite of yours to watch. When you give us these special moments where we get to see the stone from start to finish. Absolutely brilliant and as always beautiful work Sir.
Glad you like them!
i had dentist surgery this past Friday and trying to mentally deal the pain is hard. but watching you cut a stone into a one of a kind work of art, just for a little bit there i felt better and smiling the hole time
Glad to have helped and I hope it heals fast
@@blackopaldirect
thank you
This has to be one of my most favorite gems you’ve cut over the years! Man I hope you can bring it to Denver for your upcoming visit. It would be a privilege to lay eyes on such a beauty. I’m beyond tempted to scrounge up an extra $6,000 and buy it myself. 💯 Beautiful work!
Easily one of the best Opal cutters in the world. I know it doesn’t go right every time but the amount of times you get it right and your eye for the “gem” in the rough is outstanding and I hope you teach others your amazing techniques so this priceless knowledge gets passed on to future cutters of your caliber
Such a beautiful surprise. I would love to design a necklace "basket" for that to be a 2 sided necklace! It's a beautiful gem.
I held my breath while you were taking off that last bit of sand! So happy for you that it turned out to be such a beautiful gem!
As mesmerizing as always to watch the colour and beauty of opal being revealed ☺
Stunning! Just a question, why "black crystal" vs "only" black opal. Sorry for the rookie-questions :-) Really amazing, regardless what its called, I am smitten by those blue stonescoverall, and this was something extra.
have a watch of some of my other videos and you will see what a black opal usually is and it will give you an idea of this fine gem
Wow, back is better than front for sure. Love that patent!
Thank you 🙏
I saw the finished gem on Instagram this morning, but only just getting chance to watch the cut this evening. What a stunner!
It’s always hard not to fast forward to the end 😂 I can’t do it
The algorithm knows when you do and demerits my views lol 😂
I never do it, but it is tempting.
Your videos are a mix of relaxation and admiration for the passion you have for this work ❤️
This was a beautiful example of the complete control you have over the stone. Those moves took years to learn!
Thank you so much!
I miss the happy dance after cutting a beauty like this. But your joy is the same ☺️
Hi Justin, that turned out beautifully. I was shopping around online and found a Gem TV they sale jewelry. They had a turn table full of opal rings and pendants . They were saying this is the best Black Lightning Ridge opal . I thought yeah right not one was a black opal thanks to you I know better.
Beautiful 🥰🥰
The stone pretty nice too
Well, what do you know? I'm glad to have learned that there is such a thing as a black crystal opal, and was able to see you cut and polish one to into such a pretty thing. Thanks Bud!
As beautiful as it is in the video the finished piece must be phenomenal to the naked eye
Using your finger as an anchor against which the dop stick revolves is a great idea. Thanks for sharing that technique.
What an amazing stone and it's two sides. What a beautiful gem. Thanks for sharing this journey with us. The camera work and sound were great. Very professional and it helped the story. Well done. 😷⚒
Yay thank you sand
Oh my goodness Justin ! I wish I could afford that stone. I love to watch you work. Going to look your website and do some wishing. I have always looked a diamonds as beautiful but since I have found your UA-cam channel I think your opal’s are the prettiest.
Wow, thank you!
Glorious gem!
I also noticed more & different camera angles getting worked in, I hope that means you're getting a handle on those technical difficulties post reno.
I like the development of your videos, I think you all are heading in a good direction.
As soon as you sliced through it and revealed what was in the center of the stone, it was pretty clear this was going to be something special. Wonderful!
Thanks for another creat cut, Justin! I just noticed you are not far off 200K… amazing how your channel has grown!
Thank you yes not far off woohooo
Very beautiful and a excellent job shaping it!!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Great job on that opal it looks amazing.
Glad you like it
@@blackopaldirect love it.
I’ve been watching you so long many times I know what you’re gonna say before you say it. I’ve learned a Lot
Nice Mark haha
Wow, that is one of the best opals I have seen you cut
What a ripper of a gem. Great job Justin!
I absolutely love watching your videos. You do such beautiful work!!!
Enjoy Paige 😊🙏
This was a beautiful opal Justin. It made me think of ice crystals, while you were cutting it. Lovely gem. Thank you for sharing
You are so welcome
STUNNING!!! LOVED OPALS FOR A LONG LONG TIME!!!
WOW Justin !!!! What a gorgeous black opal crystal! I only bite off the nails on one of my hands 😅!
Thank you for sharing your masterpiece with us ! See you next week!
Beautiful piece of rough for sure can’t wait to see you go in
Enjoy Tommy
It’s a marble almost haha ,beautiful opal!!
Great job👏 love the camera work and mellow background music, very relaxing to watch.
Awesome video again, greatings from Holland! 👌🏼💎 🇳🇱
Wow! Love watching that color come up as you worked!
That was utterly magical! Thank you Justin for sharing your passion and skill, and the beauty of these incredible stones!
My pleasure!