Blue uncut gem rough opal with fire inside - I take its top off
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Wyoming Field Nobby is well known for looking a little average on the outside yet generally producing something great on the inside.
This nobby is no exception with its hazy blue top and black potch line down the bottom.
It is showing potential to cut a good gem but we all know in this industry anything can happen once you take its top off!
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More public attention should be brought to how contagious opal fever really is.
Too many people already have opal fever relative to the resources available to effectively treat it.
Keep your dirty fever to yourself, Cameron. Its only an opal malaise.
I dunnoo ive been cuttin for 4 years and my opal fever is to da bone 🥴 no cure lol and extremely contagious
*Christopher Walken voice* I've got a fever...and the only cure...is more opal.
They'll try to make me go to rehab but I'll say no no no.
The first 4 minutes of the video is EXACTLY why I watch you. Thank you for being you!
Hahah I'm sorry for you
The first 4 minutes made every decent opal dealer vomit.
It's like a little piece of the night sky...beautiful.
To be honest it looks like a winter night's sky just after sunset. Midnight's gloom and midday sun, come together, two as one.
Perfect description
It is all your fault, I didn't have opal fever until I started watching your videos. I have to admit to having a weakness for all gemstones. It was just a matter of time. Love your videos! Thanks for taking us along on the journey.
haha sorry and you are welcome al at the same time 🤪
Save your breath, hes the most expensive cutter since 1893
Maestro, not a disease. A blessing, for all the joy you bring us. We all thank you.
That stone is quite mysterious. The light-to-dark graduation of color is stunning, and the colors are mystical/magical. I could SO see this as a moon pendant or (large) ring. Lovely, as always.
I like that gem better than many of the fancier ones you've cut over the years. It's relaxing to look at like a pool of deep, calm water. I'd make a fine centerpiece for many kinds of jewelry, or something like a keepsake box.
I think the stone is beautiful. It reminds me of outer space. Excellent, as always.
Thank you very much!
The ocean.
I love the fun you add to your videos. I’ve been watching since just 11k subscribers and it’s no surprise that you’re so popular now. Thank you for sharing your craft, your love and your humor.
You're the best! Thank you
My mother had a necklace with about a dozen of hazy milky blue stones. The same stuff that was sitting on top of your stone here. Mother said this is what an opal is all about, and I thought to myself - well, it's pretty nice colourful stone, but nowhere close to be as cool as something like an agate or even carnelian, that my mother also had.
And for the longest time I did not know what opals really are. And when I found out, I fell in love with them.
I'm your subscriber for a year or so, and every time you cut some precious stone out of what seems to be a piece of rock, I feel so much joy. Thank you for that!
I love the depth of the color and variation of the blues in this stone! Everything from dark blue to teal from the looks of it!
Love it too , this colour for my taste is magnificent
This stone is very nice. It looks like a starry sky in evening when clouds and stars are present. Can visualize it in a silver bangle bracelet...or a tiara.
Justin, your elevator doesn't quite go all the way up to the top floor. But I don't think any of us would change it! Keep the awesome videos coming! Love this channel!
I got diagnosed with opal fever shortly after finding BOD on channel! Can’t stop watching. I love seeing what you get out of your box of chocolates each week 😅❤
Haha sorry about that
I think you have one of the best professions ever. Love watching you work on opal.
Thank you! Cheers!
Hey Justin, great video, had me smiling as you described the “fever”…I got it, can’t loose it, don’t want to, anyway! Nice stone too, first time I have heard that term you used…Commercial Opal, I think I have many of those in my collection. Cheers for now.
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Glad you enjoyed it!
I actually think this stone's gradual shift from dark to milky pale is a quality in itself, since it does so symmetrically. The stone gets a natural direction, and tells a story, mayhap concerning the grand voyage of a stickleback.
Go on then, pay his 5 grand then I will sell you one twice as good for half the price, Caveat Emptor
@@joereedsmith1531 Thank you for your advice.
Opals are the most beautiful gem and a lot of the beauty comes with the one of a kind patterns they often hold
I never really liked opal, due to the 'bad luck' label it has been given over the years, but since catching you on UA-cam I've become addicted to it. It's so nice to see so much love that goes into each one you cut, even if they don't have much monetary value, is such a wonderful thing to watch. I sometimes think the 'lesser' ones are much nicer than some of the 'better' ones (not saying that they are not beautiful), but I like them because they are 'different' and not having different would make them less special. Black opals are now a very close second to my favourite gem Amethyst. Not by much lol. Thank you so much for giving us a chance to see the hard work that goes into making them so special.
Haha thank you. Something is only bad luck if you are superstitious
Justin, I love when you show going from the rough Opal to the finished Opal!! It really shows how much care and devotion you have to your craft when you do. Thank you for sharing another amazing journey with Opals!! From a Retired Paramedic, a S&R Dog and Handler Team Trainer, a Horse Trainer and FEI Level 2 Coach and Judge. From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 🇨🇦
I appreciate that!
Yet another beautiful video starring Justin as a superstar of you tube creating yet another gem for this world. Just imagine how many of them gems exists thanks to you mate! Thank you. It seems that opal fever pays back to the entire wold:) Take care and carry on.
Thank you Bartosz
Excellent video Justin! The music selection was great, the opal fever bit was funny, and the gem was beautiful. If I was working right now I'd probably buy it the second it was put onto the store. I love the transitions between colors, both in the pattern and the potch. It reminds me of Avatar: The Way of Water with its color scheme. Though I was hoping that the cyan would be more pronounced in the final gem, it's still a fantastic opal!
haha! Glad you enjoyed it!
I have to admit I HAVE AN ADICTION.. It's watching you, Justin. :) Your passion, your great gift of seing the possibilities in a "stone" that others might see lying around - and walk right past - without knowing what it is. Seeing your face when you discover a "color" in the stone that surprises you. And finally: your humility
Wow, thanks so much Kirsten
@@blackopaldirect 🥰
Great that you are not just showing us the best gems. keep up the good work!
The imperfect stones with interesting color differences across the face and deep in the stone, as well as interesting inclusions are my favorites! It's like the stone wants to be a one-of.
Congratulations on such a High Achievement! Wow Justin... you never cease to Impress!! 👊❤🥳
Hahah thank you
🤣🤣🤣EXCEPTIONAL OPENING😂😂😂
You’re quite the character, as much depth and personality as the Opals you’re addicted to❣️
The failures can lead to being grateful, and truly able to appreciate the successes, rather then take them for granted.
Thanks again for your humble and gracious spirit.
“Kinda like a baby boy when…” 🤣 That bit slayed me 😂😂
lol
Justin you are the funniest! The award had me rolling.🤣😂😆 I think as long as you aren't skulking in the shadows crouched down saying "My precious!" just holding your rocks and you are cutting opal well,.....I think it's safe to say You are going to be ok. 🤭🎇💍💙💜💚
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That is a nice stone, beautiful but subtle. I cut my first opal at 13 but have controlled it, mostly , for 60 years but that magic stone is still around me. Pieces scattered in my rock garden, decorating my fish tanks, knobs on my saucepan lids and a few as jewellery.
Oh Justin 😆 As the mother of twin sons I can understand your need for help. 🤣😂🤣😂 I enjoy your coping mechanism soooo much!!! 💙💜
Haha twins that is one miracle of life right there
Great little skit Justin
Love your works 💗😉
Your opal fever is contagious! I may never collect or cut them but I’m definitely obsessed with watching you cut them! It’s like Christmas! Even the small portion that don’t pan out are interesting learning experiences 💕
This is my favorite opal you've done. It's the violet hour in a gem.
Love the outcome. Subtle beauty is underrated.
That little skit was hilarious. I love when there is comedy and really pretty gems I the same video.
Your obsession became a social media hit. 👍 up to you
YOU my friend...are who gave me "opal fever". I thank you for that❣️ The ones with red and orange are my FAVORITE! YOU ROCK!!!
You are so welcome. Haha. Sorry not sorry
I really like that stone-if I had the money,I'd buy it! It has a beautiful color and depth!
Another great show. Always fun and amazing to see the transformation of you and your opals.
Thanks again!
Beautiful, the opal looks like a patch of starry night sky.
I definitely have gotten opal fever by watching your videos!!! I have a few pieces from you, and I bought a necklace that gets a lot of complements. I proudly tell them where I got it from!! Thank you for another great video!!!
Now I know what disease has been plaguing me! Thank you for the diagnosis- it saved me some medical bills- money I can, in turn, spend on opals!
And that opal is like the night sky- it’s like you can see the universe when diving in with your eyes- stars twinkling and all. ✨
I loved the colors. Tricolor with polka-dots... Beautiful!
I’ve Been following you for a while now You should do a recap video of all the times you thought a stone is not going to produce and came out incredible it’s very exciting to see the surprise on your face when things work out better than you thought 11:19
I love your dry Spence of humour. You are as colourful as the opals you form.
I caught Opal Fever at the age of 14 when my brother bought three Orange opals home, the largest about 33 carats. Then, I bought my
first opal ring with 6 6×4 CP opals
which I treasured for years. When I
retired, my boss gave me her ring,
a Mexican fire opal and I have loved
and treasured it for years. The pla y of color in opals never fails to intrigue, mystify. Thank you, God,
for giving us gems.
Start the wheel spinning and the water dripping! Let the magic begin! 😍
You're too funny and yes we all have "Opal fever" and rightfully so. IMO it turned out to be very nice. I like how it transitions across the face.
It was a father and son team from whom I bought some opals on the mess deck of the USS Fox when we were tied up at HMS Sterling off of Rockingham, Western Australia in the early 1980s. The bulk of the battle group had tied up in Freemantle, including the carrier. I was grateful that we got the privilege of being on our own in a less urban environment, although we did get the opportunity to stay in Perth for a day or two.
Justin is such a lucky guy. He gets to make money off women and gets to go in many times a day all while videoing it so over 100000 people can watch. What a blessed man.
Personaly i'm in love with this one
Nice Justin, Quality gem quality video. I actually like the graduated tone (dark to light) in the gem.
I realy like this stone. The gradient of light blue to dark blue makes it stunning.
Never mind about what all the "arm chair opal cutters" say to do Justin.....You're the expert here, you do what you see fit!
Justin, that was one of your VERY BEST videos EVER! Too bad some crafty person here couldn't make an award of some kind to give you; it would be well deserved! I so enjoyed learning about your opal addiction, and would love to hear more "documentaries" about other aspects of your life...in such a captivating and entertaining manner! I'm sure that a man of your creativity could pull the beloved opals into those stories somehow. I love your sense of humor, esp'y re: the parallel of your love to play with opals as much as a little boy discovering his "pe..." Too funny!!! Don't stop! Keep up the great "performances"!
Hello Opal !
I’m not able to comment , beside on some one else’s previous comment. Am I in Opal jail?
You must have said something not nice
Haha thank you
Kinda like a baby boy when he first finds..... Omg I laughed way to hard at that lol. :)
Hate your negativity going into a finished gem! You're skilled enough that more than likely you'll produce a winner!
Such a nice stone came out of what looked like just another rock!
I just found your channel, I never really saw opals before, and I’m falling in love with them. They’re so beautiful.
Justin,love your channel, been watching for 2 years now and love opal,and watching your skill,love opal
I absolutely love the color of this stone -- blue being a favorite of mine. And the stardust pattern -- like a nebula, or some such. I do also love reds and greens, but this has such a heavenly appeal to it! Thanks for all your videos! ❤
That's really beautiful!! Awesome job!! 👍👍😁
Thank you so much 😀
I always love your skits! They're super funny
Hiya Justin, I'll admit I have a opal addiction too, but I don't lick my stones. I just look at them a lot. 😉
Awesome video mate, and the opal is a beautiful piece in my book.
I hope you have a awesome blessed day mate. Cheers! Cya!
😺🐟 out!
It definitely worked Justin, watching your videos and partly to blame outback opal hunters tv, opal fever has spread to Scotland it’s worldwide😂
I think this stone is stunning😍
My heart goes out to you. Opal fever is an incurable ailment.... some never come to terms with it. :)
Hahahahahah the intro to this video is fantastic!
I love the opals, but I love and appreciate your take on life even more. I am so glad I found you!
Thank you so much!
The one about the baby boy 🤣
laughed out loud for that one!
It’s so true
Beautiful- looks like a starry starry night 🌃
It does!
I actually really like this one. It reminds me of the starry sky. ✨️ thanks for infecting us with opal fever.
Just what I need, another itch I can't scratch!🤩🤑
I love watching your talent when I have a issue with claustrophobia all respect for those miners I could never go down that hole LMAO
You're just so lovable. Thank you for sharing your passion.
You are so welcome! 🙏🙏❤️
Lol love the analogy of opal fever and your obsession with it. I almost blew coffee out my nostrils!
Then I almost got the desired effect from you haha
You're not alone, boss. It is a very contagious fever.
Opal Fever! Too Funny, hahaha 😆.
Good times!
I really love this video. We get your live commentary, really great editing with different camera angle shots, your classic humor, and it all wraps up into a polished video that was really fun to watch
No matter what you say there's no cure for the fever...I know as I've got it bad
That Nobby turned out good in the end mate. Given me ideas for few of mine that I didn't think would cut to anything
The real reason you always want to take their tops off! Opal Fever is real folks!
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Hi Justin, thank you for sharing your knowledge and craftmanship. Greetings from the Netherlands.
I was NOT expecting that joke about the baby boy at 2:08 😂😂
lol
For a gem cutter you're a born entertainer Justin. You make the adventure of discovering what's inside each stone a lot of fun!
Thank you Luther 🙏
Bro that piece is amazing. It may not be worth that much, but I love the night sky ombré it has. It’s brilliant
This isby far one of my all time faves 💜💙🖤💜
Your opening was darn funny. Thank you!
I don't know much about opals but I watch a lot of your videos and I think this stone is also beautiful. It is still amazing how they were created
I wish the United States were as laid back and fun as Australia. Because if you had been a US citizen and made this video...well you know. So bless you!!!!!
Been watching for 2 years now! I bought my first opal today, i fear my opal Fever have started😄
I love, love the celestial feel that this stone has.
I have a touch of opal fever. It's why I watch your videos.😂🥰
Maybe your opal obsession was a good thing. It has given you the knowledge for your business and what to look for in a gem and a feel of how to cut them. Thank you Justin
Yup 👍, I was having Opal withdrawal. I been busy with my little kitty Freya. I got her spayed on the 11th. She's been having a rough time poor baby. Keep her in your prayers if you don't mind. I'm going to watch a little more then I will be 😴
You did wonderful with a sub par opal.
Definitely a nice job done
Beautiful as always 😁
Ahhhhh ahahahaha omg i am CRACKING UP!!! You guys are a riot!! Love it!!! ps im all for affordable opals :D they are still and always will be beautiful
🤣 thank you