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.

[@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

[@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

[@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..

[@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 🙌

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@yerdaselzavon5435]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@christopherduvall4604]

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

[@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.

[@crystalmeier6579]

Your passion for your work shows!

[@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?!

[@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!

[@DailurePI]

I've been waiting patiently for this video!

[@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...

[@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!

[@theherumuuto]

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

[@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.

[@eavening4149]

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

[@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👍

[@Romolini_christies]

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

[@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

[@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 😀

[@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

[@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.

[@fight4domination]

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

[@thesparkypilot]

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

[@mfizzle36]

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

[@JoannaLamont333]

I’ve just found you in my feed & I’m so pleased. What an awesome Opal. It must be wonderful to work with such beauty. I’ve just subscribed & will be catching up on all of your videos.

[@isaacguerra4040]

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

[@eldonnparks8059]

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

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha thank you. Their has been one every minute ❤️

[@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.

[@JaromeBJelly]

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

[@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.

[@nancypiros9133]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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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[@Pan_Galactic_Gargle_Blaster]

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

[@KuraiTsuki]

That opal is SO gorgeous! Congrats on 100k!!!!

[@odindaasvann]

"The trifel" what a beautiful stone.

[@allanball7916]

Congratulations to you all on the 100k. All ways look forward to your shows and try my best to catch you live shows. Well done agen. 🎉🎆🎊👍

[@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!

[@debraanchante3661]

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

[@Paperbird76]

my inner Gollem is happy now! how precioussss

[@blackopaldirect]

😂😂😂😂

[@dennisjamieson3328]

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

[@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.

[@GlobalistJuice]

Congratulations on 100k! You do beautiful work.

[@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

[@kimbershulme]

Yeah 100K.. way to go. 😁😍 working through all of your videos now. Have watched every season of Outback Opal Hunters, so watching your videos completes the story. 😁 Thank you for giving us such a wonderful insight into these fascinating gems.

[@blackopaldirect]

That is some very nice words. I thank you Kimberley. ❤️

[@billbrowning50]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@MrStacygordon]

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

[@hsarhsaw2240]

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

[@donnaarmenia2062]

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

[@Kass1984]

Thanks for another awesome video Justin, your opal videos are the best on KZbin, I look foward to every single video 🙂

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@thegee-tahguy4877]

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

[@mrsharbormaster]

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

[@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. 👏

[@kayleighwoods6441]

Brilliant video. Congrats on reaching the 100,000 subscriber milestone!!!!

[@elizabethgrindell1054]

Congratulations on 100,000 subs BOD team!!! Soon you are going to have so many subs that my comments will get lost! But I will still keep watching, commenting, and supporting you all because it just means that more people get to see the amazing work that you do :) Great video, and a beautiful stone!

[@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.

[@marciavanniekerk4089]

Beautiful Opal. Congratulations on reaching 100K subscriptions.

[@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.

[@katemarkham1129]

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

[@jackiecarter7815]

I think it's Beautiful! You always do an amazing job on the Opals you cut. Merry Christmas!🙏🎅🙏🎅🙏🎅

[@empireofpeaches]

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

[@Aznikko]

Congrats on the 100k Brother Justin & sister malinda! Keep up the great work

[@elizabeth3527]

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

[@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

[@dmiller1600]

Congrats on hundred thousand subs you guys. Your vids are amazing 😍😍😘😘

[@rockinwitht9948]

What a gorgeous piece!! Awesome video!!

[@morganh9200]

Excellant! Congrats on the 100! & yr double sided gorgeous stone is worth every penny! You are so adept at figuring out the best route to show the best colours in the stones! 😘 Nice Dance! 🤣💃💕💜

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Morgan

[@raffaeledivora9517]

A masterpiece of a stone from a master of his work! Congrats for 100k, you deserve it

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you so much 😀

[@luana1600]

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

[@MrVitamincpp]

so comforting watching your channel, I love opal :)

[@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 😀

[@whiskeyranch6958]

Love the bideos Justin. Stumbled on your channel while checking out some australlian agate videos. Keep the content coming. Absolutely beautiful work!

[@BenzGems]

Hi Justin what an awesome piece and great videos you have made loving it keep up the great work 😎👍🏼

[@scarlettehydes25]

Congrats on your 100K. You truly deserve it. Your video's are always up beat and have amazing content. Plus you can dance !!!!!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you so much

[@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!@

[@cathifamjourney469]

Omg what a magnificent gem! The smaller triangle is beautiful as well 😊 Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers!!

[@topcat8839]

Another winner Justin, you are the master. Thank you Black Opal Direct, only Justin could cut such a beautiful gem. Congratulations on 100K subscribers, now on to 1 million!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you top cat. It’s because of peeps like you that make us something

[@StianIndalHaugseth]

I love watching good handwork. And with a calm good clear voice it's very relaxing to watch. The dance made my day and I just subscribed to 😀😁 Keep at it!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@Notellemkrik1776]

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

[@gregparks1785]

That front color and pattern is absolutely stunning!

[@Rafael-gn2fe]

Amazingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@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....!

[@music7744]

Congrats on 100k. Whoop whoop. Everyone needs to see the beauty that is opal

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@thedan7]

I’ve been watching your channel for a long time. It’s been great to see you guys step up the production value recently! The videos just keep getting better! Congrats on 100k!!! You’ve earned it!