Opal buying trip to Lightning Ridge
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- This is how I get my opal from one of the most secretive towns in Australia.
Past the Great Dividing Range lies the best country town in Australia.
Dotted with shrubs and an emu or two, this place is the home of black opal and the reason for many millionaires. Let's see what we can find!
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Watching Black OpalDirect is my calm in a stormy world!😊
Opal is seriously amazing. I’m no rock hound or gem connoisseur but ever since I saw a gem for the first time, it sparked something in me.
Add to it Justin’s amazing videos and good nature. One of my favorite channels on UA-cam
What a nice description! You are absolutely right. 100% agree.
Hi justin stumbled upon your channel im hooked never thought i would find cutting stones so fascinating sort of wont me to learn more about it i like taking risks in life will keep watching almost through your play list great sense of humour m8 🤣🤣
Same here , and I like to watch Almazan kitchen,guy cooking in the forest,no talk,no music , only sounds of the nature.
I always enjoy learning about the different patterns he talks about with opal
Thanks Daniel
Looking forward to it. Greeting from Arizona.
Awesome! Thank you!
The beginning of this was fantastic. Love your sense of humor
Thank you Kellsey
This is going to be awesome. I can't wait for the haggling.
Reminder set.
Been looking forward to seeing the process.
I was so hip on watching you haggle for your opals and a little disappointed that it didn't happen but I took solace knowing we are a free people and privacy is one of the more important tenants of freedom. I look forward to you bringing the beauty out of your purchases.
Mr Justin, I believe you to be a genuinely great person. I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say I appreciate you. Thanks for sharing all that you do in such a pleasing and entertaining manner. So much we learn about opal and about you. Thank you!
Cant wait to see the real black one with the red in it very interesting and excited to see you work your magic. Its like Christmas morning .
I don't know why I'm so addicted to this channel. Justin is so cool, funny and a master at his trade.
Aww 🙏🙏
Ha Ha! the vanity plate says POTCH that's so perfect!
Aurora Borealis in a bag and jar. Can't wait to see these cut and polished. Bangers and rippers.👍☮️
Oh this is exactly what I wanted to see and asked about on your last video!!
Good hunting Justin. I’ll look forward to seeing the end results, coming from your workshop. Take care mate👍
This will be a POPULAR series, no doubt. Love it
Can't wait to see those beauties turn out awesome
I’m SO excited for the next few months now! I cannot WAIT to see what he uncovers! Love from Michigan!! 🙌❤️
Sweet! This should prove to be very interesting.......and entertaining. All of your videos sneak a little humor in there somewhere. Love it!
Kay I take my humor seriously lol
@@blackopaldirect :D that's the perfect way!
That stone at 8:04 is beautiful. It looks like mountains!
I LOVE how you keep it real on your channel and don’t try to feed people this “Opals will make you rich, and it’s all 💵💵💵💵💵 every time you hit the grinder”. Your passion for opals is what makes you and your channel special. I’m not in the business, but if I was, I’d want someone like you to be my mentor.
I appreciate that
well, I'd like to see you and your staff re-create the buying/bargaining process that we didnt get to see in this video. looking forward to that scene. silent movie benny hill style would suffice
That was a huge tease Justin, I wanted so badly for you to start your machines and water and get going..... Cant wait for the upcoming videos. Thank you Black Opal Direct for an interesting video, you have me eagerly awaiting next weeks video.
Finally after years of being a viewer. I'll be making my first opal purchase from you!
Nice! I'd love to be able to buy one, but unfortunately the time isn't right yet.
@@trumpatier well. It's mainly because I'm getting that government check and my identity was stolen 5 months ago and I'm finally almost got my payment and I'll have enough to afford to lose..? I guess that's how youd say it. It's low risk because it's a single blue/green clean skin rough. No sand. Just needs shaped. Want the kicker to it all..? My first Australian opal. I've only ever done 2 little Ethiopian Welos
@@nickmarshall6713 ouch, sorry to hear about the fraud issue. But that's nice that you have some spending money now! So you've got experience with cutting/polishing opals?
@@trumpatier very little but Ive been watching Justin for about 3-4 years now and watching my brother I think I'm ready for the big dawgs! I've messed with plenty of opal chips to learn layers and potch and patterns so I think I'm ready.
Hi Nick Nice my friend. Thank you so much 😊🙏
You have one of the most amazing careers in the world.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Justin for all the knowledge. I appreciate what you do for us viewers. Keep on keeping on.
I love how secretive the industry is. I think this happens in almost all specialized industries. We build a respect amongst our peers. Our family and personal reputation can have a big effect on how accepted we are. Thank you so much for sharing what you can.
Welcome and thank you for understanding
I have opal contact mi
Some gorgeous stones in there, I’d love to come visit for a week and learn how to cut. Going to be some great videos coming with those beauties!
I love how you're always so happy!
Thank you for the little walkabout in lightning ridge. Went back to my 17 birthday when I was there. Parrots in the background and everything. All it was missing was the flying car. Or maybe it was a bus.
Marvellous vid!! 😎🙌 Made me laugh, when i saw "silica street". How fitting!
That was a good productive trip Justin, you got some nice opals there and am looking forward to watching your videos. Thank you for sharing
Southern California here to say thank you! You are awesome for sharing your knowledge and experience to the world.
You are so welcome
I appreciate how respectful you are with the folks at Lightning ridge... I'd think they need good security there! Can't wait to see what beauties you uncover!!!
10:22 “and the fun we have”. THANKS FOR SHARING.
Wasn't expecting this!
Loving this immensely!
Thank you David
It's amazing to me how you see the hidden beauty in these otherwise quite plain looking stones. Can't wait to see how they turn out. Nice score!
Thank you rainbow mc brown trout
I always love it when the class gets to go on a fieldtrip...
😂😂
People who love gems need to be educated on the dangers and risks which miners faced as well as the joys and excitement from each discovery while mining, and appreciate how it all started before it becomes a finished product.
They can only admire a gem visually and superficially without truly loving the gem unless they learn to appreciate the story behind the journey.
I love your channel and been watching for a long time now. Thank you and stay safe!
Old potch is a real gem. But the Red Wow...... Thanks 4 taking us with you Black opal direct
Yes I enjoyed it, and I respect and appreciate your connection to the town.
I appreciate that
Mother Nature is truly a wonderful force
That was so fun. can't wait to see the results. Love the intro hahaha
Glad you liked it!!
We enjoyed a lot this video Justin!
When I watch most of your videos I have this like "suspense" we can say, in a good way obviously, 'cause I can't resist to look at the final result! But the trip is so entertaining and beautiful at the same time.
From a rough stone to a beautiful opal.. Thank you for sharing all this little beautiful journeys with us ❤
You always put out great wholesome content. Thank you
I hope you got to see Pete the gentle giant. He was extremely helpful when we were last in town and the ladies loved the trip down the mine.
You are a true inspiration to me. Everything about you is kind and true. Love those opals!
Wow, thank you! 🙏
I had to wait for company to leave to watch this man what colors, I'm ready for the polish, thanks Justin your such a tease.
Coming soon my friend
I always wanted to go there,doesn't look like it will happen.this is definitely the next best thing.thankyou Justin
Love this series! Looking forward to seeing the beauty emerge from the rough!
Thank you heaps mate. I am learning so much from you. I really enjoyed this video to explain what to look for and more. Others have noticed how my skills are improving and my eye for quality is getting better too - thanks to your teachings. I also truly appreciate your wacky larikinisms.... bloody true Aussie. Keep it going mate. Onya.
I`m having so much joy in watching your videos! You are funny, lighthearted, wise, friendly, adventurous and SO SKILLED in what you do. Thanks a ton for sharing from Germany!
Wow, thank you! Elke you are also kind for saying so.
Awesome! Love to see before and after!
Your such a lovely person. I'm so blessed to be here watching you. You always make me smile and in the world today, that is a very precious skill, just like your beautiful opals. Thank you for letting us be apart of your day. Blessings from my heart to you and yours and to everyone who sees this
I can't wait to see you work those stones 🙂
My head is so big now I cant fit through the door. 😂 thank you for the kind words
@@blackopaldirect 💞☺
Love it! Keep your sources safe brother. Can't wait to see the gems.
So excited to watch next week! I watch these videos to calm down before I go to sleep. Thanks for showing us where you go to purchase & what you picked up. Very understandable about the secrecy on the sellers parts. I've watched gem purchase videos from all over the world and some are well, terrifying to say they least. This was refreshing. What a long drive but so worth the beautiful opals you cut. Was excited to see the black & red opal. Haven't seen one in so long myself. Thank you J.T.
Hi Justin and Melinda, this is such an adventure and treat for us! Greetings to you all on Black Opal Direct from me in Sweden! Good luck opal hunting and shopping...
What a fun video! Can't wait to see them cut.
Thanks Cathi 🙏🙏❤️
Love your channel, you are so interesting and informative and I’ve learnt so much about opal and have a new love! Yes - I love opal - from such a rough start you masterly peel back the layers to reveal the beauty within and it never gets boring. Each is unique and striking and I guess until now a gem I never really appreciated until now! Wow nature in all it’s glory = opal! Watching you work is mesmerising, truly a master in your field. Thank you so very much for letting me share your love of opal and bringing me along on your amazing journey. Debbie 🥳🙏
This was so interesting and so awesome at the same time ,I look forward to the next vid ,all the the best 👍👍👍
Thanx for sharing Justin.
Oh cant wait for this..from Philippines here
You Got Rocks now!!! Beauty!
👍👍
I like your crazy. You are like a kid in a candy store. Opal is awesome & thanks for teaching me so much. Toronto,Ontario, Canada
You are so welcome
It was fun to see this side of it Justin. Thanx mate. Driving 900kms to the very source to get the opals we get to watch you cut over the next weeks or months...awesome!😊👍✌
Very fun video. Can’t wait to see some of those stones as you cut and polish.
Can't wait to see what beauties and stinkers are ahead for us😊
A couple of nice parcels Justin,
I can't wait to see what comes out.
Cheers Bruce.
Can't wait to see this.. Coming from uk this is almost impossible for me to do but would love to buy untouched opal 👍
In the UK we are good at dreaming x
You can get rough opal on ebay.
You can get rough opal on their website! I just got a little parcel.
@@lisamoss5796 I really appreciate your reply just had a look at the prices and they are good prices if you are a professional cutter but this will be my first time shaping a stone into a gem so it's way out of my price range.. I found a single stone going for 1k but I don't think I can do it justice as a noob.. Think ebay maybe the only option for now unfortunately.. Me and my mum wants to use the dremel so I think a few stones may go down the drain 😅 hoping to find a nice noobie package if even possible. 👍
@@carolgreathouse7898 I've noticed just need to find the right seller as a noob I'm going to be learning on the stones I buy so hopefully there's a nice cheap package out there much love ✌️
Can't wait for you to dig into the bag of goodies and start cutting! What a polite and generous motorist picking up a stray like you!😃
Haha James I agree. There are some weird people out there
Can't wait to see the outcome of your buying expedition. Bring it on, Sir.
Looking forward to seeing you cut those.
I got my little parcel yesterday thank you ♥️
I look forward to seeing the process as usual! I didn't make it to Lightning Ridge but went to Andamooka and Coober Pedy which we had a great time in both. The people are so friendly
Always enjoy watching. So interesting and you make the bad days a lesson good attitude.
I appreciate that!
Hi Justin, An interesting video of your trip with some intriguing pieces destined for cutting. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin
man that dark one is gorgeous, stunning!!!
Can't wait!
It's called Real business man enjoying life with business trips ❤.. Sir I fully inspired by you...
Going to be some beauties in there! Can't wait mate.
Very nice! I really liked the two "almost harlequin" stones! 😊
Weeee!!! I we'll be going on an awesome ride in the coming weeks. Thanks for inviting us.
Have fun!
You're such a dork!
I bloody love your work, Justin!
Hey I resemble that comment 😂🙏
I hope you decide to put up a couple $50-$100 small parcels of 'risky' roughs for sale on your site, I've been practicing on Welo opals, I'd like to try some of the very different Lightning Ridge stones before I take a chance on buying better quality ones to cut. Either way, thank you for sharing your trip with us, the whole process is endlessly fascinating!
Wow that second run parcel; amazing!!
Can't wait for the hours and hours of cutting live. YAAAAAAAAYYYY! Awesome hunt!
I thoroughly enjoyed that video. Thankyou! You have a very interesting career.
Cant wait to see what goodies you picked up 😀
I do envy you. Beautiful country and beautiful opals. Just love you videos.🤩
Hello Justin
Yes I do like your shows and have been watching them regularly.Kep up the polishing.
Cheers.Leigh
Loved the gems they are so beautiful great video 👍❤️👍❤️👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Loved it, thanks for showing the journey. I'm learning so much from you, I bought a small rough parcel from Lightening Ridge because you inspired me to learn how to rub and cut opals. I find it quite fascinating to see where the colour goes and what it turns into.
I can't wait!!
Well done. Can hardly wait to see them come alive.
Can't wait to see the magic happen. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒
Thank you Sandy
Oh happy dance! I can't wait to see you cut all of these opals with us! You can't know what joy it brings to my heart. Thank you for being you!
Fascinating!
Thank you. Love it. 👍👍❤️❤️
The video/editing is top notch. Well done!
Its a really nice video. I really like the editing this time. Thanks for doing this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That black one is really pretty.
Cute editing! I had a good chuckle.
Yay, thank you!