3 bars of opal color. Which one do I cut?

[@robertlee4809]

Mr Justin, I've been a rock hound since childhood and was never given the opportunity to nor did i ever take the opportunity, to pursue a life in your field, your passion, so to speak. I have a business, small engine repair. Watching you and living vicariously, through your experiences, have rekindled that fire that used to be there. I have kinda serious ADHD, I don't take medication, rarely take aspirin. It's very hard for me to focus on a social media platform, or any subject for any length of time. Maybe a week, and I'll move on to something else. Your videos, your voice, the way that you teach and present yourself, and your knowledge is very impressive. You have gained a fan, a friend for life. One day, I would very much like to come visit. Thank you, from Asheville, NC. And thank you for helping calm my mind, while rekindling something that has been missing for years. Happy cutting!!

[@RollingRoadEFI]

I share this opinion 100%. I hope all is well with you up there.

[@AddictedToC64]

I don't even know how the KZbin algorithm took me to you, but here I am sitting, watching the 5th video in a row, just staring at the screen in pure awe. It takes a real artist to see and free the beauty hidden in those raw stones.

[@blackopaldirect]

Hahah thank you for watching

[@inspiredclips8245]

Same here, my 10th-ish Have a nice night!

[@cathifamjourney469]

It's so true, the magic Justin creates with opal and the wheel is amazing to watch.

[@p0045403]

hOW i fOUND THIS pAGE AS weLL...

[@steveclark4291]

It's the magic that Justin brings out of the Opals that keeps me here ! I'm not disappointed with any of his work !

[@Krista2882]

the blue and green side is my favorite, but this would be an amazing 2-sided pendant because each side is so unique with a completely different color and pattern.

[@michaelderosso9267]

thats so cool that you guys all get along in the business. you advertised for someone else just being an honest and decent person talking about your differences in taste. good people do that.

[@briankepner7569]

For some reason I love the double-sided crystal opals in your own collection. There's something special about not having a blind side

[@ronnalscammahorn8002]

WOW , seeing 3 color bars made me excited .

[@TheDeerInn]

How ever you cut them, I am just glad you take us along to show the amazing stones nature provides and your experience exposes.

[@Ramona57-TX]

I was mesmerized with the dazzling dance of all the colors. Such a beautiful piece, you did a phenomenal job of bring out everything this opal wanted to show.

[@margaretkemsley3000]

That opal would be really nice just with a band of gold around edge as a reversible pendant. Love watching, keep up with the good work

[@amandaevans8765]

I was thinking the same..

[@andrewrogers2313]

I thought the same thing

[@steveshoemaker6347]

l am 81 years old now.....l have been a Gold Smith and designer most of my life now...l really do like your work...Here in the states Opel's you don't see a lot of them and a bit hard to sell sometimes,with that being said l just love them and that is a beautiful Opel for sure....Thanks very much....!

[@nath5440]

I personally love the odd shapes, I bought my wife a small pendant years ago and what drew me to it was its irregular triangular shape. For me its often that unique shape that grabs my attention and makes the gem even more unique than just its pattern and colour adding another level to it.

[@HumanitarianV4VGlobal]

Same for me, I want pieces that are unique like that so I know for sure no ones going to be wearing the same thing when I step out wearing it.

[@mattshawsmith]

Totally agree.

[@mikeroni]

Love how you explained your thinking that went into cutting the triangle off...really making me want to pick this up as a hobby

[@franklesser5655]

As a pendant one could reverse it for 2 stones in one!

[@priscillaspeicher4715]

Thank you !

[@MajikalMajix]

Yeeessss!!! It's a Goddess stone!!!

[@cristinagusatu6323]

Yes is nice am want buy nice quality stone for pandant

[@gideon6331]

I thought it could become a pendant and the opal could swivel.

[@andreasvonwyl5134]

That's exactely what I was thinking..

[@AndreaDingbatt]

Congratulations on your subscriber count!! My daughter joined in with your Happy Dance!-And a Big Thank You for keeping us all enchanted with your videos,during the lock-downs! My girl isnt able to go to school,or play with her friends,due to a problem with her immune system,shes really bright,so gets a bit bored and frustrated... However,shes been binge-watching your uploads,and planning a career in designing and making jewellery,and is totally in love with Opals!! She is certain that you are the 'Best in the Business!'Im inclined to agree with her! Much love from the UK. ..XxX...

[@cyr4ever]

Wow you guys just make me fall in love of this stones. As a Mexican a grow up on a small comunity back there, where they found “fire opals” but I never hear about all this beautiful colours. Keep making videos because here I am enjoying them thank you so much.

[@christopherduvall4604]

I have learned so much from Justin. I cant get enough of his videos. Thank you Justin much appreciated!!!!

[@yerdaselzavon5435]

Totally speechless.. wow, the choice is insane! Double sided stone with different colours and patterns😍

[@judgetk8327]

Very pretty stone and I like the way you conclude the outcome. I also love the what if I done this attitude that you have learned from the many times on previous years and stones that you decide what to do or not to do. This guess work is what draws me to your videos when I have time to watch them and see if I can make a similar call to yours. I knew you were going to cut that triangle off. I thought you were going to take the triangle piece down to the next bar of color just to find out if it was worth it. That's what I love about people, is we all have our own ideas on how to reach the same goal. Well done Justin. 👏

[@chadatchison145]

I never leave this channel without a smile on my face. :) Congrats Justin, Melinda and the rest of the Black Opal Direct fam on reaching 100k subs you deserve it and so much more. :)

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Chad

[@paulhardie9450]

@@blackopaldirect 190K subs now 17/07/2022. WooHoo 🙌

[@allauricia1985]

All the dancing you people do is just too cool The opals are dazzling and more Thanks for all your hard work and sharing with us✌️

[@JT-bz9if]

This is probably one of my favourite gems I've seen on this channel the 2 years I've been following you guys, so bizarre how parallel the colour bars are!

[@obieobrien5883]

May I suggest? Find one for sale and buy it. They are much more beautiful in person! I’ve now got 4.

[@JT-bz9if]

@@obieobrien5883 I buy small parcels and rub out small stones by hand, but I don't really spend more than a few hundred pounds(£1=2$AUS) but for that price it's just a slight plays of colour but 80% potch, maybe 1 stone every few parcels is nice when finished and polished.

[@crystalmeier6579]

Your passion for your work shows!

[@DailurePI]

I've been waiting patiently for this video!

[@normangarrett1644]

Omg! You are Amazing! A true Master of your craft! I find myself holding my breath as you are cutting the stones!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you so much 😀

[@wildernessunknown2641]

​@blackopaldirect Justin not questioning you or your choices but could you have cut that triangle horizontally in half and had a nice single sided opal then still face the the two color bars on the other half to have a nice double sided love what you do and keep it up thank you from nebraska

[@kaitilee6052]

Gorgeousness! Don't worry about others opinions, take them with a grain of salt. you are a master at your craft!

[@blackopaldirect]

Yes I do but I also listen and take in criticism to grow more

[@debraanchante3661]

I love the respect and love you have for your dad.. I love my dad like that too

[@jacobwallace6967]

Both of these gems are so stunning it takes my breathe away. The smaller stone between the two is my favorite actually color wise. Someday when I can afford it I want to have a ring made with a stone of that quality. I can dream (: lol. Love your channel and brings life to me. Truly a beautiful channel and beautiful work. Take care love ya all!

[@eavening4149]

You are all great dancers! Thank you for posting. I find your videos very focusing and calming.

[@altrey520]

So 2 minutes in I'd say leave that beautiful top as a solo stone and cut it to leave potch with it and make a double sided stone with the other 2 color bars. Or vice versa leave 2 different types of color on one stone.

[@skelley3278]

Agreed completely

[@RevelationTwelve11]

Same here! :-)

[@lananhdo4512]

Why didn’t he?

[@phoebertiansyah3083]

Wonderfull video Broo 👌👍🙏🥀🌷🌹🇲🇨💞

[@Ttr0pic1]

@@lananhdo4512 it would be too thin if he did

[@whitebeard420]

Dang Justin, just dang! Legend mate, unbelievable. I took away a lesson today like every other day, I've never thought of cutting a corner to see a deeper color bar and also have stone 1 now be an oval. I always go tear drop to maximize on stones like that and I either risk it and grind down to the next bar or I stay with what's on top. So believe it or not some of those very simple ideas and things you do can actually seem like a stroke of genius to a newer cabber. Still the mind set of bigger is better, preserve it all in 1 stone. Now I'm starting to realize that large is good but quality of color is possibly even more important than a large stone that is bland. Tha is for all you do in the community mate. After years on my wet flat lap I am finally a single $400 payment away from having my very own 6 wheel cabbing unit with a flat lap on the far left to make setting simple and a buffing wheel on the far right side. So technically 8 spinning things with grit or polish on them.

[@nathanr.494]

both opals came wonderful. i had a feeling going to the second layer would be not as good. great job! look forward to the next awesome opal.

[@jeremystark3350]

Opal just amazes me. Has to be the coolest looking stone or gem on this planet. Its absolutely stunning when u polish and get the color to show. 👏

[@theherumuuto]

Congrats on 100k!!! And you've made the unique piece I was hoping for! Cheers from Switzerland!

[@kennethcanaday1960]

Unbelievably beautiful and unique stone it should double in cost as well!@ I don't think I have ever seen a natural stone with two beautiful faces like this one !@ amazing!@

[@mfizzle36]

One of my favorite opals of yours. So glad you didn’t go for the second bar.

[@amandagardner565]

magnificent result. i recently met a gemologist who introduced herself when she saw me putting petrol in my 1948 Wolseley Ten, and we have a mutual friend who is a jeweller (who drove his Wolseley cars as Wedding cars for my partner and i back in 1995). subscribed.

[@b00gysworld84]

Beautiful opal i jus got a few crystal opals my daughter loves them she still talks about urs an ur script pattern opal but keep up the good work. From Allen an my daughter silas from texas

[@garyhenderson7332]

Justin, you made the right decision again , beautiful stone with two sides . Love it !

[@zoepearl7777]

So beautiful! 😭❤️✨ Could you slice the larger stone between the middle bar and the colourful side and make a double sided green/blue stone? 😊

[@baade6010]

that is what i was wondering too?!

[@nancypiros9133]

I have never seen 3 color bars Justin!!! Beautiful job working through this complicated Opal!!!

[@user-gg8nf4xo4m]

For people who think diamonds are the best you have no taste!

[@colinjackson2622]

Diamond's are boring otherwise we'd all be watching him cut diamond lol

[@strings1586]

Diamonds have industrial applications, and are extremely useful as well as good looking.

[@eldonnparks8059]

I enjoyed every minute watching you transform these pieces into beautiful gems.

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha thank you. Their has been one every minute ❤️

[@ficheye00]

Well, the one bar is very thick. Keep that as the backing for that side. Then create a double sided gem from the other half, leaving the gray potch in the middle.

[@JonKinchIsLegit]

I couldn't help but chuckle at the comment you made in the start about how previous owner rubbed their knobby . Its a pleasure just to see these beauties on video very nice colors.

[@fight4domination]

Beautiful gem :) Liked before watching, because it's always quality content.

[@elizabeth3527]

Awesome, group dance! I’m dancing along! So happy for you!

[@blueyoshi8231]

I nearly died when I saw those jars on the shelf😲 My life for a jar of opal rough!! Lol Love learning from you Justin, keep bringing it on👍

[@thesparkypilot]

Opal is my favorite gemstone, I just found your videos and I love watching these amazing videos of gemstone cutting!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Great video Justin! I was holding my breathe at many parts haha

[@yerdaselzavon5435]

Wow Dylan, fancy seeing you here. Black Forest Wood co and Black Opal Direct are funnily enough my favourite 2 channels on YT! Hopefully a collab in the works 🙌 (Opal inlays on a river table sounds pretty amazing)

[@selwynellison8504]

I nearly cried watching you cut triangle 🔺️ off the stone

[@margaretvarnes7369]

Love watching your shows. I'm so mezmorized by the black opal. Thanks for your knowledge

[@RedMorgan79]

Hey Justin Is it possible to cut longitudinally, between the layers? Is there a saw that thin available to you? Great work as always. Cheers!

[@davehan241]

0:39"I need to have a look at those 🤔Curiosity is killing me." Now I'm MORE curious about successfully cutting the stone longitudinally than the original curiosity of what color was underneath. I'm guessing the value of the two pieces separately are worth more than it sandwiched as it is now.

[@luana1600]

It's so nice watching those beautiful Opals come to life! Awesome stones!

[@markalan7552]

I've been in a funk since the elections here in the U.S. I am laughing so hard. You all made my day. Happy 100,000. That is a lot of zeros!!!!! Mark

[@megegert861]

God! I don’t know how you have all your fingers. When I watch you cut stones I writhe all around. But I can’t stop watching! Your talent is amazing. I love your stones.

[@amnoahwielwabbit3837]

You’re definitely “a tonic” for the COVID nights Justin! I’m sure my wife thinks I’m checking out a *naughty* site !

[@blackopaldirect]

Naughtyopals

[@flyingcheff]

You ARE!!

[@amnoahwielwabbit3837]

@@flyingcheff , nope ! It’s Opal’s & Justin that’s putting the smile on my dial ! 😂😂😂👍🏻

[@newyorkpony3]

Lol. Glad you are here. It is in our dna to be good and not naughty, not reverse as some scholars state, for most know who are creator is. . We can do it! Yeah!!!!

[@newyorkpony3]

(Spell check_Our creator) spell check making me seem as I can not spell again. Thanks spell check!

[@MiguelagfTeixeira]

I've never seen an opal in person, but I've binge watched all the videos and all the livestreams. This is so smoothing, and all the love and dedication... just marvelous, thank you for sharing this experience

[@dn2817]

I never saw an Australian black opal but I saw plenty of shopping mall white opal that are glittery & probably were created in a laboratory.

[@blackopaldirect]

Wow, thank you!

[@Paperbird76]

my inner Gollem is happy now! how precioussss

[@blackopaldirect]

😂😂😂😂

[@grandpaminisoda]

Kinda funny that you are one of the largest influences in my carving education and I only carve freeform carvings 🤣. Thank you for the education! Love your work eitherway and will continue looking forward to seeing what you cut.

[@odindaasvann]

"The trifel" what a beautiful stone.

[@Romolini_christies]

Wow! What a beautiful stone! You are amazing! Fantastic!❤️🇮🇹

[@billbrowning50]

I certainly thought a double sided pendant would be twice the value.

[@JaromeBJelly]

Amazing gem. Always amazing to watch you work on such beautiful opal.

[@kam70111]

Dance away Justin, You deserve it. I thought you were going to go for the middle colour bar also. Dame Agatha Christie, I am afraid, he is more fun. At least, at our age.

[@lorienray6216]

Make it a reversible heart placed in a necklace pendant

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya Justin, you make it look so easy, it's like watching a artist painting a work of art. It's a awesome beauty, and you make us laugh. I hope you have a awesome blessed day mate. Cheers! Cya!

[@dewardtaylor4192]

Cut a groove around the edge and mount with a fat gold wire so it doesn’t cover any of the Opal’s color

[@TreYay83]

That would make it seem as if the piece was two different stones glued together. But I like the idea!

[@mrsharbormaster]

Always enjoy your music taste … very nice … Love watching you work. A wonderful thing following your father. 🌞

[@Pan_Galactic_Gargle_Blaster]

to think this was just hiding in a lump of stone in the ground!

[@DzidekTahoe]

We love the videos and your hobbies. We are happy to watch. Regards from Vancouver. There are no such precious stones in our country.

[@wdwerker]

I could easily imagine a pair of earrings out of the triangle to complement the big oval in a pendant. Or a triangle pendant for everyday/ casual dress then bring out the big oval for events.

[@dandraffkorn855]

Keep the videos coming! Its great to see someone have fun at work while showing us what you have learned from your Dad. I learned as well from my Dad, and it was some of the best and fun times I had working with him. We still talk about the times 25 years later. Love the content.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Dan

[@isaacguerra4040]

Ugh don't cut it! Lol it was such a beautiful hefty piece.

[@fatratz2012]

this is so soothing to watch plus an education knew absolutely nothing about opals until I started watching your vids kinda makes me want one now but that small triangular piece is probably worth more than my net worth at the moment fascinating trade you have there god bless

[@MrStacygordon]

My aunt had very thin blades when she cut opals like this one.

[@destinypotts517]

So happy I’ve found a channel for opal lovers!!! I’ve watched so many of you’re videos now and I’m obsessed! Opal is my favorite and I even have my engagement ring as one...great content !!

[@joycelahey6629]

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[@donnaarmenia2062]

It never seems that God couldake such a beautiful stone you just improve on his creation , God bless you and yours

[@L3GHO5T]

Man I absolutely love you’re videos! I’m from Canada and never even herd of or seen a black Opel before and I’m 32 years old I’m totally hooked on you’re videos these gem stones are so incredibly cool and I’ve never been a person for any kind of gemstones or precious metals but these are on a whole nother level thank you for sharing!

[@blackopaldirect]

Welcome 🙏

[@thegee-tahguy4877]

The real art would be to make them affordable so everone can buy them.

[@professorxgaming2070]

What a fantastic job you did with it, true craftsmanship. I think you made the right choice with shape and the back. Its absolutely beautiful

[@cheyennasword5198]

You absolutely made that one of the most beautifulest gems I've ever seen from start to finish you did a phenomenous job good job on the work what you do is amazing congratulations on the way it turned out

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you so much 😀

[@donnalynn286]

Gorgeous opal. Love the celebration dance.

[@gregparks1785]

That front color and pattern is absolutely stunning!

[@hsarhsaw2240]

I haven’t seen the whole video yet just the beginning, please don’t it loook so beautiful.

[@trevoror8668]

The people who ask you about using a drem don't understand the quality of the kit you are using they don't listen to your teaching first time around. Love your work Justin you are a true craftsman

[@blackopaldirect]

They are usually new here which is fine

[@trevoror8668]

@@blackopaldirect then learn they will. The stone you use for the work is ancient magic in its self add a the feeling in the hand and things really start sparking especially them ruff old stones your dad inspired you with. Many thanks. Be well

[@emmsue1053]

The side with more reds. Amazing skills you have! Thank you for posting.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you for sharing this awesome Opal with me ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you all maybe doing next ! Doing well here in Kansas .

[@likethesmashbutton9256]

A stunning stone. I know nothing about opals but they are amazingly beautiful. Nature beng more creative than human invention and design yet again.

[@dinoremac7713]

I’m so glad you didn’t destroy that green and blue surface. It really is a great stone and I hope I can see the pendant when it’s finished.

[@Notellemkrik1776]

Love you channel , and your expertise and knowledge with getting Beautiful opal to reveal it”s beauty from raw to brilliant opal .

[@EMBRASH8]

hhhhh i love your celebration dance , it really shows how mush effort and pride goes in the work that you do and love , i wish i could dance like that one day

[@johncollier608]

100,000 Subscribers, Wohoo!!! It's all down to how you guys present your content. I'll be a fan forever. Well done.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you john

[@dennisjamieson3328]

Magnificent pieces you’ve made come to life. An incredible job Justin. You sir are the Master.

[@NicoleNic103]

This channel makes me so happy!

[@rockinwitht9948]

What a gorgeous piece!! Awesome video!!

[@robs5620]

Man the part with the music and the fire then you working on the stone in the background was so peaceful. Awesome video!

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Rob

[@rosemaryabbott1020]

I like a thick stone for wire wrapping and that stone is perfect in my way of looking at it. It's very beautiful. Perfect size too.

[@aaronfowkes8604]

Love this video Justin!! Can't wait for the next one. Cheers mate 👍👍👍

[@empireofpeaches]

100k!! congrats to the Black Opal Direct team! Gorgeous stone

[@fishhunt9874]

Such beauty in that stone! Reminds me of a color photo of a faraway galaxy. I am not a person who wears jewelry so if I owned an opal it would remain unset and be shared with friends the same way that you share your stones with us. I would just hand it to them and let them tilt it this way and that in the sunlight and watch their faces light up as the stone shows them it’s personality, depth and color. 🥂

[@blackopaldirect]

Wow, thank you!

[@lenwenzel7440]

I enjoy watching you work Justin. When you were working on the final cabochon shape, the reflection in water, joined by the sight of the stone had a real surreal beauty. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and your artistry Justin.

[@katemarkham1129]

I love your work!! You make it look beautiful. Thanks for sharing