High grade rough opal has huge potential to cut thousands $$$

Welcome to BOD Opal School!
This week, join Justin as he navigates his way around a beautiful Red Bar Rough Opal.
He has been sitting on this one for a while as he figures out the best way to approach the cut.
Once he goes in and starts to expose the gem, that's when we start to hit a few bumps in the road - but the end result will certainly surprise you!
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[@kevinstruke1031]

"Pretty little pair" is an understatement. They are gorgeous!

[@carenburmeister5002]

You’re not only a master cutter, you’re a wise man. The way you speak of opals is a good metaphor for working with people, too.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks Caren!

[@ScottRedstone]

The nicest thing about reality is the anticipation. The outcome was not as hoped for but a pair of matching gems is rare and almost as satisfying. The book has been read. Now off to the library to see what is to come.

[@styx85]

9:43 Oh wow, so that's where the black came from! That's amazing. A little heartbreaking, sure, but amazing.

[@JediBuddhist]

Doc's giving me six months tops if I don't stop watching the Opal Whisperer. Tick tock tick tock .. The old pacemaker's taking a real battering here.

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha sorry

[@sethchapman8001]

It's crazy to think that over the years some of the most beautiful opals could have been lost just because they were cut wrong. Always happy to see a nice rough in your hands, because I know that it will cut to the most beautiful stone possible. I like to think that mother nature smiles at you each time you reveal the true inner beauty of a stone, and trusts you to work on her most beautiful creations.

[@blackopaldirect]

Happens every day

[@summersands8105]

Could be two-sided or 2 separate stones. Justin, you have got to have nerves of steel. My hands would be shaking so badly doing this...lol

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Absolute magic, Dragon eyes. Some fortunate buyer is going to be thrilled with this pair! ❤️❤️

[@annagarner1280]

Yes they will be....stunning gems

[@kimberlyrogers8271]

I liked that cloud going through it. Then again I am an artist. But turned out to be a nice pair of earrings.

[@sunlight93339]

This has to be one of the most beautiful knobbies that I've ever seen you cut in terms of color. It's almost heartbreaking to have to watch you cut it. But it was a real joy to watch the color be revealed. It always gives me a little shiver and really gets my treasure hunting spidey sense working overtime. Lol. Thanks for the lovely experience. 💙

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you 😊

[@sunlight93339]

@@blackopaldirect That pair turned out beautifully though...💙

[@adrianpatrolea9297]

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[@antonmursid3505]

Antonmursid🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌💝👌🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬✌💝👌🙏

[@divinacaotarot]

watched this video many times now... the tension never goes away... those colors 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@FirehorseCreative]

I would have never imagined over the course of my life that opal cutting on KZbin (granted I've the luxury of my HD Big Screen) could be as exciting as a James Bond cinematic thriller! Man! Beautiful! What a roller coaster Justin! Thank you! 😳🤯😱😁

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha wow thank you

[@fit_pharmd4830]

I said the very same thing...I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! What a show!

[@timothyodonnell8591]

I love the multiple simultaneous cameras.

[@thenodiggardener]

They seriously are a cracking pair, and I, as probably all of us, would love them, but I think we can all feel your disappoint at the loss of the bigger stone too xx

[@blackopaldirect]

That’s opal lol

[@spacesanduniversediscovery4878]

What

[@10thletter40]

@@spacesanduniversediscovery4878 You are just as confused as I am right. But maybe they are saying it isn't a stone because it is opal lol. Either way this is like 2 years later

[@SoarNC]

Hearing an Aussie doing a southern accent made my day! LOL Keep up the wonder videos!

[@blackopaldirect]

Lol I tried

[@SoarNC]

@@blackopaldirect You did great! I love it when we can enjoy each others differences. Hope to visit Australia again and this time take my wife! However I think I will wait for all of the madness settles down.

[@aceofwizardsnephelite829]

The vibrance of the one is outstanding.

[@tonywild1963]

That opal had every rainbow colour in it, you cut a lovely pair from it Justine, they were beautiful with the red and orange. Thank you for sharing

[@bring6not12]

disliking because this was the top comment and spoils the video.

[@tannerpotter2494]

Man it’s a awesome day just watching you cut stones bro

[@subvertedworld]

You do realize we're all on the edge of our seat just like you are while you're cutting. I didn't even remember to breathe until you had a matching pair getting ready to polish.

[@blackopaldirect]

Lol

[@nobodyhome8148]

You have taught me so much about opal I KNEW iy was a slicer !

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha nice 👍

[@Lobster625]

That is the prettiest color I have ever seen!

[@johnalbert7526]

What awesome color. On the bright side, you made some awesome lemonade in the end.

[@woodbeez6046]

I've watched enough of your videos that I knew when you faced it, and I seen that cloud through the middle....I said then. "He's gonna cut it". Awesome video. Always the best information

[@obieobrien5883]

Is there a better word than stunning? Wow!

[@prestigeiron4995]

An oldie but goodie definitely the ins and outs of Opal cutting beautiful work and beautiful stones. Thank you for the wonderful video. May 11/2024

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kadiejones4097]

The background music while you’re cutting is epic 😂

[@michaelchristianson7743]

Hey Justin, California opalholics here.

[@williamstewartgemstonesfis1148]

I could tell you were going to have to slice it. Great stones.

[@ieatcaribou7852]

That red fire is unreal, what a unique and stressful nobby! My beginner parcel from you just left Sydney. I can't wait for it to arrive in Alaska (I hope they don't mind the snow).

[@blackopaldirect]

Sweet 🙏😊

[@gboblak3527]

Hi Hope you don't mind me here, I would like to meet you Justin if you are going to Arizona in Jan or Feb for the annual shows there! So, which show will you be attending and when?? How can I get in touch w you? Greg

[@garyhenderson7332]

If you are having opal shipped to Alaska, you better keep it warm at all times . You don’t want it to craze on you. Opal and cold weather don’t mix.

[@ieatcaribou7852]

@@garyhenderson7332 I had one parcel of Oregon fire opal shipped wet and it froze in the mailbox. I ended up with 100+ chips. ☹️ now I ensure everyone ships rough to me dry.

[@babypandafan4810]

And how was the parcel

[@ozzyalchemist8806]

💥💥2 little balls of fire! Great save, algo food👍😊✌🇦🇺

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks 👍

[@ingeblume1887]

Wow, that was exciting to watch! The colour reminded me of a smoldering fire. Really fascinating. Thank you for showing and greetings from Germany!

[@s.r.5107]

I love when opal is so bright it shines on your fingers😁😍

[@fredferd965]

Good heavens! The Aussie is doing schtik! Give that man a beer!

[@nobodyhome8148]

A beautiful pair of stud earrings .......... what's not to love ! Thanks Justin :-)

[@sparklight5317]

The frog living on your patio knows more about cutting opal than I do. Everytime you hit that 320grit wheel with a stone I just wince.

[@martinjones1075]

Felt your pain from start to finish this time. I say well done I would never want to cut a gem with so many unknowns. But what a Bobby dazzla.

[@alistairmills7608]

I love watching these gems come to light with your decision making processes Justin. Very relaxing.

[@cweave02]

Those are magical stones!

[@greatplainsman3662]

Justin my friend....you wouldn't even believe how easy it is to be an arm chair opal cutter. You did do alright for a professional. Thanks.

[@blackopaldirect]

😂😂😂😂

[@heybebe97]

Your channel is amazing. I could watch you cut opals all day. You have nerves of steel.

[@blackopaldirect]

🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@kimbernimue7721]

Me at the thumbnails: 🥺 pwetty rocks Me during the videos: Gah, I love this man 🥲

[@dvillebenny1445]

It was just an enigma from the beginning!

[@sups57]

I would buy those ear rings no problems, that colour was to die for.

[@donaldinnewmexico]

Hi, Justin. Beautiful stones. I'm glad you were not disappointed. *TYU*

[@blackopaldirect]

Me too!

[@phyllismurray525]

Gorgeous colours on those opals. My sort of stone

[@robco6997]

Of all the stones I've watched you work on this is by far my favourite colour

[@JayyBee5557]

Those are gorgeous Justin

[@janetsmith5279]

Omg. I would love those two as earrings. Awsum Justin as ever. Just STUNNING.x

[@limeycheesehead97]

Thanks for sharing, Justin.

[@einsteindrieu]

Beautiful job Justin !!!

[@Jackaroo.]

Unexpected, but still an absolute rippah.

[@robbdgordon]

I don't know how I ended up watching your videos but I'm so happy I have!

[@irenemariebelanger3758]

A unique exquisite pair of earrings for some super lucky person. You have made some one very happy! 😁🇨🇦

[@sueparras6028]

Those are 2 beautiful gems! I knew you would cut something gorgeous! It's gonna make some pretty girl a pair of fantastic earrings! How lucky will she be! 😀👍💯✌🇨🇦❤💙💚💥🍺

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you 🙏

[@tankersleystribe8314]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful artwork.

[@jrpz57]

This is unreal! Perfect

[@johnlittle8975]

Those are gorgeous little stones.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you!

[@ruksrocksandadventures.5800]

Nice pair, I've seen a bit of opal from different parts of the world and I think Australia opal is the best colour wise. Hope you one's have an amazing week ahead.👌💚✌️💎

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks Ruk

[@VendettaProspecting]

Amazing work Justin, beautiful set there

[@jackiecarter7815]

Just beautiful!

[@fit_pharmd4830]

I'm only halfway thru the video and I'm literally on the edge of my seat as if I was watching a scary movie lol! I know you'll pull it off and give your audience the happy ending there looking for :)

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha nice

[@shevaunhandley1543]

Nothing beats Aussie opal. That nobby had me holding my breath all the way. I wanted to cry when I saw that pitch going all the way through 😭😱 The final product is a testament to your artistry Justin. Best wishes always from Perth WA xox

[@johnbolton9957]

You Sir have some mad skills with opals! Beautiful !

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

Always interesting to see you create something so amazing!

[@carolelerman9686]

So much fun watching you transform these mysterious opals into works of art.

[@l2ezzo]

wow, beautiful colors! very nice!

[@carianin5293]

Beautiful even uncut.

[@John-qh8id]

The fire in those 2 stones is beautiful. I was fortunate to be introduced to this craft in a 7th grade class.

[@hannahfisher4342]

I know it wouldn't be as saleable but I love the zebra effect of the black and cloudy opal at the slice.

[@molecularalchemy7798]

Thanks for the CC!

[@syrenadurager]

your videos never disappoint . such an amazing process . thanks for the videos. :D

[@katie-didellis2437]

Beautiful stones!

[@kam70111]

Gorgeous pair.

[@gaylesanders936]

Stunning opals. Sorry you weren’t able to have a whole one but the pair is absolutely beautiful! Love the colors in them! Thank you for sharing your expertise. 🥰

[@blackopaldirect]

🙏😊

[@starbug2601]

Oh my goodness the colours are so beautiful

[@ARC.475]

Absolute top gems! That color and brightness is just stunning!

[@ndean1687]

Those are absolutely gorgeous! 😍

[@maxwellhberger8583]

FIRE! FIRE IN THE OPAL! Its a thankfully passed fan favorite, Everyone FIRE! FIRE IN THE OPAL!

[@michaelscott5450]

They'ed make a set of beautiful earrings. Really nice stones

[@mrh7027]

Thank you for showing much of this fascinating process (and your thoughts and dilemmas) when you cut these fine stones! The red is so beautiful!

[@lukesticklen6955]

That little piece of stone was waiting all those years for someone to unlock its beauty. You sir were called upon to do just that and you absolutely nailed it. What a special gem set. Those colours are insane

[@riazcheema9086]

Very beautiful gems.

[@Smallathe]

Very cool, a lovely video and a wonderful pair of stones :)

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Super nice🔥fire in those Opals......Thanks Justin😃👍👀

[@blackopaldirect]

Welcome

[@arthurjones9580]

Beautiful!

[@TheKegtwo]

Sublime colour. Congratulations on the save.

[@patricklarkin4389]

Those turned out to be absolutely stunning 🤩

[@lloydbellis7360]

That was nerve racking, great result .

[@Experiment.626]

My guy what a gorgeous set! Good golly those reds 😍

[@bassproable]

Very nice matching set

[@hcmm7756]

Two beautiful opals

[@Chazbridge]

GORGEOUS!! Nice save on the stone, opals with the red are my favorite! Love watching you do your magic Justin!!

[@carrols.hawkins7770]

I really enjoy watching you cut opals to reveal the beautiful colors in each knobby. This pair of opals is absolutely gorgeous.

[@jamiemorgan4146]

Beautiful! Every stone is so unique in opal, that I’m always amazed...

[@Timmsy]

Gorgeous!! Thanks for the learnin 🙂

[@kevinpbryant]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@Shukarr]

Thanks for sharing truthfully. I’ve just started learning to work with opals and it is very very challenging to try to actually get a raw opal to face well. You are such a fine Artist snd you have inspired me so and so many others. That is. What true Art does. So on those days when things are disappointing or you feel overwhelmed by the challenges you face remember that in sharing your triumphs snd your struggles you inspire so many out there in this mad world. May you and your loved ones all be blessed. Thank you.

[@garyhenderson7332]

I really felt the heat on this one Justin. The most beautiful color of all that I have seen you cut. Two small master pieces ! It’s hard to amagin what could have been.

[@Ninna7601]

It looks like all the colours have been put in a capsule and what a beautiful colours, WOW! This made my day a little better. Thanks!💖✨

[@gunz9mmacp]

You did a beautiful job on them. Amazing keep up the good work.🙏🏁