Opal miner needed my help cutting a gem worth $150,000 (raw and unfiltered)

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  • Be a fly on the wall and experience the excitement as these top black opals are cut and polished for a friend in my workshop. Watch some of the best cutting I’ve ever done! My friend visited, unsure how to handle the best opals they had ever mined. They were on edge as I chopped and sliced these precious gems to perfection, but in the end, they were thrilled with the stunning results. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at the art of opal cutting!
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  • @laurencehastings7473
    @laurencehastings7473 Місяць тому +108

    Congratulations ! You read that stone perfectly and cut it to perfection. Those stones are simply beautiful and cut by a true master.

  • @W.MOpals
    @W.MOpals Місяць тому +76

    This is why justin is a master cutter, we are so lucky to be able to listen and learn from him

  • @davidcolley5995
    @davidcolley5995 Місяць тому +33

    I saw all that sand and the holes and thought, Justin can't save this one. Was I wrong. Beautiful!!

  • @troutymctrouttrout3809
    @troutymctrouttrout3809 Місяць тому +52

    I think that might be the most colorful opal I've ever seen. i didn't even know opals could have some of those colors. What a banger gem you just cut.

    • @luannski6895
      @luannski6895 Місяць тому

      Looks like a bowl of M&Ms

    • @happybee7725
      @happybee7725 Місяць тому +2

      @troutymctrouttrout3809
      I think every colour that these types of opals can have are all represented in these pieces.

    • @thadofalltrades
      @thadofalltrades 5 днів тому +1

      yea it has all the colors, simply stunning

  • @karmabyforce1
    @karmabyforce1 Місяць тому +28

    These have to be some of the prettiest opals I've ever seen

  • @elizabethwitt2621
    @elizabethwitt2621 Місяць тому +47

    That uncut opal was so unusual and breathtaking! The stones turned out amazing, Justin!
    👏👏💐💐💃💃💯💯

  • @badomaji
    @badomaji Місяць тому +35

    Wow. Every piece of that roughy came out totally mesmerizing. Saxton has the camera angle, distance, and focus just right here - like we are right there with you.

  • @shelleysteward3041
    @shelleysteward3041 Місяць тому +10

    They knew who to bring it to. If anyone could bring out the best in opal it’s you. Absolutely stunning results 💥

  • @Cliffepoos
    @Cliffepoos Місяць тому +25

    That was the most beautiful set of stones I have ever seen you cut. Breathtaking, just breathtaking.

  • @JamieP43
    @JamieP43 Місяць тому +20

    yeah that stone looked super tricky, done blame the miners coming to you whatsoever. what an amazing job

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Місяць тому +6

      Thank you, it was a really fun cutting session.

  • @danayneal4409
    @danayneal4409 Місяць тому +15

    A gorgeous set of stones AND the satisfaction of helping out a neighbor? You know they will remember this next time they find a whooper ❤😊❤

  • @markjones7124
    @markjones7124 Місяць тому +11

    I enjoyed the raw uncut footage. You were in your zone with no distractions. This is you at your best doing what you do!

  • @cataraxis
    @cataraxis 20 днів тому +4

    Justin, I took up opal cutting as a (very self indulgent) hobby from watching your videos.
    I can’t claim to have cut any gems like the beauties we see on this channel, but bringing a gem into the world that’s been sitting hidden for millions of years is an awesome feeling. Thanks for such great content!

  • @janeceeastwood8035
    @janeceeastwood8035 15 днів тому +2

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen an opal with so many colors. It looks like the beautiful colors seen in a deep ocean seascape to me.

  • @chrismack5908
    @chrismack5908 Місяць тому +24

    Thank you all for your wonderful lives with us! Blessings to you all!

  • @xa9590
    @xa9590 7 днів тому +1

    Those gems are stunning. What a lucky owner. One of them looked like the sky, but full of color. Just amazing.

  • @SubjectiveFunny
    @SubjectiveFunny 14 днів тому +3

    Goodness me...
    Every one of them was absolutely stunning..
    You are the master Justin, and congratulations to the miners for the find of a lifetime!

  • @oldnick4707
    @oldnick4707 Місяць тому +3

    What a pack of beauties! Lol! The flash of the smaller oval is unchained buddy! Some gorgeous stones Justin!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you kindly

    • @oldnick4707
      @oldnick4707 Місяць тому +2

      @@blackopaldirect,
      Thank you also Justin. 😊
      These beauties here have many aspects of the best that I've seen that you yourself keep and treasure! Very pretty stuff!

  • @cathifamjourney469
    @cathifamjourney469 Місяць тому +1

    That has to be one of the most colorful opals I've seen. Bright Ness of a 5! Literally every color possible! Drooling so much I needed a towel! 🤤

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Місяць тому +1

      Haha thank you Cathi. yes they are nice gems for sure

  • @poppysiddal5860
    @poppysiddal5860 20 днів тому +2

    Brilliant cutting, Justin. That was a joy to watch. The best stones always make my mouth water and this one was no exception. Truly a pleasure to see you work. Thank you. 🙏🏻

  • @michaelwalmsley9810
    @michaelwalmsley9810 Місяць тому +1

    wow, speechless. I could watch this video over and over, master cutter.

  • @michaelprue9024
    @michaelprue9024 Місяць тому +7

    Oh my !!!
    THAT is some World Class Opal !
    Holy Smokes !
    It’s got everything you’d want, colors, patterns, colors on colors, depth, brightness, saturation….
    Just everything.
    Amazing !
    And kudos to the miners who brought this to the surface, and then made the best possible choice in having it cut by who.
    Fantastic job Justin and thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @RaymondBCrisp
    @RaymondBCrisp Місяць тому +10

    I never cease to be amazed at the beauty you are able to elicit out of these wonderful stones.

  • @jasonteskey4670
    @jasonteskey4670 Місяць тому +2

    Your father would be so proud of you helping others out and bringing to light a spectacular stone that could easily of been lost if not for your skill set. Your passion for your trade really shines just like the stones you polish. love your channel keep up the amazing work. When I can afford it I would love to purchase one of your stones to hand down to future generations of my family to enjoy. 😊

  • @brucesr8744
    @brucesr8744 Місяць тому +5

    WOW, the color and flash are some of the greatest examples you have shown us. Spectacular workmanship on a true treasure.

  • @vincentfortin1923
    @vincentfortin1923 Місяць тому +1

    The play of color is out of this world 🤯 A++ on this cut Justin👏Congrats

  • @patricklarkin4389
    @patricklarkin4389 Місяць тому +8

    I am so thankful for you and your videos Justin! I was actually surprised at how much I have learned from you! As you cut this stone My wife and I were providing commentary talking about what we thought you would do and surprisingly we pre commentated every single action! What a testimony to your ability to teach your art! Thank you Justin you are appreciated more than you know and the beauty you bring to the world is commendable!!!!!

  • @marthaclanton
    @marthaclanton Місяць тому +1

    What an absolutely GORGEOUS stone! Well done!

  • @nategaris3457
    @nategaris3457 Місяць тому +1

    To watch such creativity forged in front of my very eyes is a true privilege. Thank you very much.

  • @lesliecrowther7004
    @lesliecrowther7004 Місяць тому +1

    Justin, absolutely stunning mate.
    There was so much colour in that stone, the colouration I think is probably one of the most amazing pieces you may have ever done.
    Only natural nature can create such beauty, we could never create anything that beautiful.
    Bet you thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this session of cutting and polishing .
    Again more proof of the fact that, you are an absolute master of your craft.
    Cheers mate 👍 Les.

  • @calnative4904
    @calnative4904 Місяць тому +6

    Some of the best opal I've seen

  • @dragonfox2.058
    @dragonfox2.058 Місяць тому +1

    No wonder you're so happy. What a life! There's nothing better than this! 🎉

  • @karlharrison6544
    @karlharrison6544 Місяць тому +1

    Simply exquisite, each and every one of them. Great work Justin, as always.

  • @AvalonDreamz
    @AvalonDreamz Місяць тому +5

    You are an absolute artist with these stones, my friend! That is absolutely astonishing. They are beautiful.

  • @Zeelian
    @Zeelian Місяць тому +2

    Absolutely love that teardrop.

  • @shannonburt1353
    @shannonburt1353 Місяць тому +1

    absolutely stunning pieces, i love how you sawed off that top and made the little teardrop crystal!

  • @Zelah_Meyer
    @Zelah_Meyer Місяць тому +1

    Gorgeous! I think my favourite is the smaller oval - the colours in that are just amazing!

  • @debraervin5773
    @debraervin5773 Місяць тому +7

    Incredible stones!!! What a joy to watch them emerge.

  • @mjohnroll9310
    @mjohnroll9310 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful just Beautiful. Best gem yet

  • @ceanothus_bluemoon
    @ceanothus_bluemoon Місяць тому +1

    Four incredible stones! I think I loved the pear cut best, with so much purple, and that incredible line of flashing green yellow around the edge. Always amazing to see them emerge from patches of sand and potch! Beautifully worked out.

  • @Fuphyter
    @Fuphyter День тому +1

    Speechless ❤ The colors in this stone are beyond stunning

  • @tdstellar5218
    @tdstellar5218 Місяць тому +1

    The most exquisite gem I’ve seen, every color was there! So beautiful.
    Gem cutting is a true art

  • @wesleyb_92
    @wesleyb_92 Місяць тому +6

    Ayyyyeee! Always looking forward to a new BOD video. Much love 💕❤️

  • @sister2717
    @sister2717 Місяць тому +2

    Oh so beautiful. I find it soothes me watch you cut opals. And those beauties were exceptional. Thank you. 💕

  • @rosemaryabbott1020
    @rosemaryabbott1020 Місяць тому +8

    Wow!🤩 That’s a
    Gorgeous bunch of 🌈 colors. They look like stars they shine so bright!

  • @mcaptain97301
    @mcaptain97301 Місяць тому +1

    I have watched your videos for some time and I think this is the most beautiful black opal I have ever seen.

  • @davidgraham7223
    @davidgraham7223 Місяць тому +5

    Wow!!! I loved hearing the background chit chat as you did your magic on that sandy stone! Loved it, now I need to go to my shop and play with some rough I have….thanks again Justin.

  • @StrKillin
    @StrKillin Місяць тому +1

    What amazing color!!! One of the most vibrant pieces ive ever seen! So much depth and color variety!

  • @ucarn5246
    @ucarn5246 Місяць тому +1

    Are you kidding me... Holy molly. Nice cut Justin! Impressive.

  • @Ramona57-TX
    @Ramona57-TX Місяць тому +1

    Wow, just wow. Look at all those beautiful colors.

  • @ConnorFoss95
    @ConnorFoss95 Місяць тому +1

    This was amazing to watch. So very helpful and entertaining for my partner and I to learn. You're an opal artist mate, what beautiful peices!

  • @rosemaryabbott1020
    @rosemaryabbott1020 Місяць тому +6

    Hi there! I have never been a first commenter before. I love to watch when you have big beautiful pieces like this one!

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 Місяць тому +4

    Wow , Justin those are some totally awesome Opals ! I really love the big Opal ! Thank you for sharing them with me !

  • @MrTripp02
    @MrTripp02 Місяць тому +1

    I love these videos, please don't stop doing this. it's always so refreshing from everything else.

  • @gabriellehaynes2458
    @gabriellehaynes2458 Місяць тому +1

    Those colours are outrageous.

  • @trunkmonkey9417
    @trunkmonkey9417 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful, Justin. Just beautiful!

  • @spiritwalker4816
    @spiritwalker4816 Місяць тому +5

    good day glad i caught ya

  • @therealhellkitty5388
    @therealhellkitty5388 Місяць тому +3

    Incredible. Simply stunning. Justin, you are a true Master of your craft. Hat’s off to Saxon for the terrific camera work, too!

  • @josephalaindaigle3194
    @josephalaindaigle3194 Місяць тому +1

    A pair of teardrop earrings like the one opal would be fantastic 😮

  • @toots4jesus
    @toots4jesus Місяць тому +3

    Wow look at those colors!

  • @AlabamaUSA1234
    @AlabamaUSA1234 Місяць тому +5

    Completely, absolutely gorgeous 🤩
    They knew you'd find the best color and cut. That was absolutely amazing..

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Місяць тому +2

      It was an honor to be chosen to cut it.

    • @AlabamaUSA1234
      @AlabamaUSA1234 Місяць тому +1

      @@blackopaldirect you earned it. I've been watching all your videos and it's remarkable watching you grow. I just watched you dance all over the room 🤣 it must be great having so much fun doing something you adore.

  • @davemitch729
    @davemitch729 Місяць тому +1

    Those stones are incredible 😍 another epic cut Justin 👏🏻

  • @johnsaucerhunter
    @johnsaucerhunter Місяць тому +1

    Holy Smokes Justin.. you did so well on that piece, and all of them cut turned out fantastic!

  • @theopalproject
    @theopalproject Місяць тому +1

    Wow the colours in that stone!
    Amazing cutting too, Justin you are the master 🙌

  • @carmenadams5056
    @carmenadams5056 Місяць тому +4

    Beyond gorgeous 😍

  • @KigenEkeson
    @KigenEkeson Місяць тому +1

    Stunning! and a truly masterful example of cutting! Thanks so much for helping to bring such beauty into the world!

  • @thomasloanwolf
    @thomasloanwolf Місяць тому +2

    The MASTER has done it yet again!!!! that is PREFECT! I can't stop looking at it. I just keep rewinding over and over again to see that color pop. a job well done!!

  • @nimanikkhah9954
    @nimanikkhah9954 Місяць тому +2

    😍OMG, What a Magical cutting

  • @marianneparkinson3873
    @marianneparkinson3873 Місяць тому +1

    Wow! How beautiful such a range of colours in the stone. So envious

  • @lkanan3869
    @lkanan3869 Місяць тому +2

    Absolutely Amazing! Those are beautiful. You are so talented and it’s a pleasure to watch a master at his craft.

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you very much!

    • @lkanan3869
      @lkanan3869 Місяць тому

      @@blackopaldirect you are welcome. Thank you for sharing.

  • @jowens1126
    @jowens1126 Місяць тому +1

    those are some of the most outstanding looking opals ive ever seen.

  • @trudyhindle3147
    @trudyhindle3147 Місяць тому +2

    what a lot of colour oh it’s so beautiful

  • @iankenney6515
    @iankenney6515 Місяць тому +1

    Wow, wow, wow. That took some real imagination and skill to pull the beauty out of that sand shot piece.

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you, that means a lot 😊

    • @iankenney6515
      @iankenney6515 Місяць тому

      @@blackopaldirect It's impressive to watch and you deserve the praise. Thank you for sharing your craft with all of us.

  • @davidleslie1963
    @davidleslie1963 Місяць тому +1

    Those are some of the best I have seen and some of the best cutting I have seen. Wow. Well done, Master Justin.

  • @keithr.4735
    @keithr.4735 Місяць тому +1

    really gorgeous opals. heirloom treasures for sure!

  • @finn4785
    @finn4785 Місяць тому +2

    Wow. Those are stunning.

  • @Angela-zm5ox
    @Angela-zm5ox Місяць тому +5

    Never a dull moment. Stunning gems!

  • @wesleyb_92
    @wesleyb_92 Місяць тому +1

    Justin, you must be the best to ever do it. Not only that, but an amazing and humble human. It’s a pleasure to view your videos, and privilege to see and master of his craft at work. Thanks for sharing! ❤❤❤

  • @mumo9413
    @mumo9413 18 днів тому +2

    UA-cam won't let me like? Amazing skill - awesome!

  • @andreavantzet1962
    @andreavantzet1962 Місяць тому +2

    These are incredible! So beautiful!

  • @ChattyCharlieStore
    @ChattyCharlieStore Місяць тому +2

    Breathtaking

  • @Johnbro8
    @Johnbro8 Місяць тому +2

    Fabulous cutting work Justin, got a real beauty there. Well done mate

  • @selfretired3025
    @selfretired3025 Місяць тому +5

    WOW!! What are the odds!? I thought for sure that was toast. WOOHOO!!! 🙌🎉✨️

  • @judithburke1539
    @judithburke1539 Місяць тому +3

    Stunning stones!!!

  • @lizarrrdbeth
    @lizarrrdbeth Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful!! Just jaw dropping beautiful!

  • @littlebitacresfarm2520
    @littlebitacresfarm2520 Місяць тому +2

    The master at work! ❤

  • @melissaandjosh6210
    @melissaandjosh6210 Місяць тому +1

    I can’t imagine it gets much better then that. Top quality crystal and black opal

  • @crissi6220
    @crissi6220 Місяць тому +3

    OH MY GOD!!! ❤
    First I thought the second one was it for me - the depth, this moving rainbow - can't find the words! Then came the drop shape - it was soooo gorgeous too, so filigrane yet colourful (and I love that form)! At last the large one, where you didn't know where to look first... And at last, after polishing, the colours of the free form - they just took my breath away! ❤ This stone was one of the most beautiful and stunning ones I've ever seen you cutting! Thanks! 🥰😍🙏♥️

  • @jamiemorgan4146
    @jamiemorgan4146 Місяць тому +1

    All I can say is, WOW 🤩!
    That’s Ridgy Didge!!!!! 😳😳😳😳😆😆😆😆😆

  • @brianlester3502
    @brianlester3502 Місяць тому +4

    Finding a new video from BOD is a great way to end the day.

  • @tilionsouls7349
    @tilionsouls7349 Місяць тому +4

    some of the most beautiful stones i've seen!!!

  • @Cryptkeeper-cp4wr
    @Cryptkeeper-cp4wr Місяць тому +3

    Those miners knew where to go for help and quite literally tripled their profit possibly even more. Such amazing pieces of opal. I think I even saw a tad bit of script in the biggest one.

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Місяць тому +1

      Not quite crippled their profit as it has cost them years of earth moving to find these. I have to think how much they would have spent on mining equipment as well.

  • @bosinalife9449
    @bosinalife9449 Місяць тому +2

    Just WAURV!!! 🤩🤩🤩

  • @gregh3248
    @gregh3248 Місяць тому +1

    The fire on the small oval and the teardrop are spectacular

  • @garyhenderson7332
    @garyhenderson7332 Місяць тому +3

    Justin that opal is pure magic ! So bright & full of so much color. I hope you were able to buy it. True master of your trade.

  • @obieobrien5883
    @obieobrien5883 Місяць тому +2

    Breathtaking!!

  • @tempviewr12345
    @tempviewr12345 Місяць тому +2

    amazing colors on the first cut!

  • @louyeo6571
    @louyeo6571 Місяць тому +5

    Oh my - Oh Holy Moly ……. What fabulous gems you managed to conjure out of that amazing stone. You must have had your heart in your mouth when you first touched it to the wheel, not knowing quite whether you’d be able to do justice to that fabulous colour. Top notch Justin, good job done!

  • @jhallack7491
    @jhallack7491 3 дні тому +1

    A brilliant Master opal cutter VS. A sand pitted opal in the rough. I think everybody won, because of that "confrontation"!!

  • @mariesophie3053
    @mariesophie3053 Місяць тому +3

    Absolutely gorgeous! Those finished opals looked like finale of a fireworks display❤