This rare opal pattern is unbelievable - What is it called?

[@Kira-bo8hk]

Beautiful gemstone! Set a diamond in the hole, turn the imperfection into something beautiful and unique! 💖

[@mir-jan3496]

I also think diamond will be perfect.

[@Kira-bo8hk]

It's an antique style not as common today... Vintage cabochons like onyx with a diamond set in the center. I'm not a jeweler, so I don't know how they do it but it's possible. 😉

[@Jarlaxl.Baenre]

Diamonds aren't actually rare though..

[@aydinsha]

@@Jarlaxl.Baenre high quality white ones are, as are fancy colored ones. Opal isn't "rare" either, but nice ones sure are. Almost no mineral is rare if you're disregarding quality. And value wise, disregarding the cost and time it takes to go from underground ore to a gem on your jewelry.

[@gjoejoe8046]

Thats how he can probably make up the difference in loss, add another precious gem as a filler and it might just raise the value of the gem more so then if you are to just leave it how it is, but then again the original later on might turn out to be worth more without the additions, its kinda a gamble on whats going to happen with value of it, but for aesthetics it would be beautiful to see

[@theriotartist]

This looks exactly like the old 3D Pipes Screensaver for Windows. Like to a T. Am I the only one?

[@GHOZTCOLLECTOR]

It’s even got the distance 3D look in them just like the screen saver did yep I see it

[@muddwhistle7833]

No this type of Opal is called Chinese writing opal

[@PK-oy4fe]

As I'm watching. and as a jewelry designer. I was imaging a beautiful 10 pt white diamond in the hole...to set off the unbelievable color of the opal!😇❤️

[@way000]

Priceless gem to be honest. I'm glad you kept it.

[@caterpillarman]

I’m sure you wish the sand wasn’t in the center but the pattern might have never developed without the imperfection. Glass half full.

[@michaelpw97]

SHERMA yeah crystalline atomic structure is a funny thing!

[@blackopaldirect]

You're so right! Definitely not sad about finding this gem :)

[@aussieguy3689]

No the sand has nothing to do with the colour pattern of an opal

[@Necronaut]

@@aussieguy3689 you don't know that, and we only have theories on how opal is made. How you can you know something for sure when actually geologists do not? Do you have the secrete on how to make opal????

[@aussieguy3689]

@@Necronaut well actually i do know how opal is formed and so do scientists and geologists , its formed by a mixture of minerals , pressure and extreme heat sand has nothing to do with the formation of opal you clearly have no idea about gem stones do you .

[@natigerstarlight6820]

you could always drill a fine hole straight through so you could set a diamond or something in the hole, the peg to the gem would then be attached to the backing and also serve as a way of holding the opal down. not all is lost

[@DonnaMSchmid]

I have to tell you, when that initially flashed on the screen, I *actually* GASPED! Stunning!

[@blackopaldirect]

I almost fainted!!

[@alvinsimable]

​@@blackopaldirectBut at the end the ring is on your hand and you are doing the million dollars dance again😂.

[@KOKOBC]

That gem is way too beautiful to be just a few thousands, I love the pattern and how it disappears and reappears when looking at it from different angles

[@JeroenvanGutsem-u7e]

its unique patterning defies the standard judgement critieria.

[@JuanitaHarrisMissHarrisinParis]

I LOVE that you're going to keep it. It's the perfect reminder of the wonder and sometimes frustration of the gems you love. Such rare beauty can be maddening.

[@nuplanner5345]

Most beautiful opal I’ve ever seen, bar none.

[@hollynoelleAbductedUfologist]

No matter the sand spot..that is a beauty..I would carve out that middle and put a fabulous bright green gemstone into it. Hey, you get lemons you make lemonade, right?

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

When the world hands you lemons, squeeze the juice in people's eyes. Ancient proverb. And t-shirt.

[@michaelhill9738]

That is exactly what I was going to say. There are some amazing bright green tourmaline from Maine in the U.S. that would go great, but it is very rare and I don't know if the mine owner is selling any.

[@Doxymeister]

How about some beautiful Russian Chrome Diopside? I know the mine's closed now, but there are still some beautiful pieces floating around to be had. And it's such a delightful shade of green, really.

[@SmokinPurple502]

Good idea

I hate lemon-aid

[@adelalkahef]

I love this man! He's the hero of the opals

[@johnnesbitt9337]

Maybe a spidery natural gold nugget can go in the sand hole. It’s filaments could link up with the script pattern

[@tommyhopkins6431]

thats a great idea, much prefer that to a diamond myself

[@caryschreiber4301]

@@tommyhopkins6431 mm

[@geffreimaudeleyne6041]

Or a blue sapphire

[@WhimsyMeadows]

I love opals, they are my favorite stone, especially black opals. And I love this very rare beauty. Congrats on your unique and very special find. Will make a remarkable ring. Cant wait to see the finished product. Cheers! ~ Whimsy Meadows

[@michaeldenison7339]

I am glad to see you have worked on that stone. Sand hole or not, it is one of my favorites that you have worked on. Now, as a budding jeweler, I want to see how it is set.

[@blackopaldirect]

I will definitely share it when it's done!!

[@elizabeth3527]

Oh I can’t wait !

[@JMac-27]

Looks like looking at the sky with aurora borealis with lightning and a full moon, it's incredible

[@stormrise5330]

It would look stunning with a gorgeous diamond set into where the sandspot is!

[@shaunbrowne5139]

Just new to your exciting and ever so interesting activity Justin. What I reall enjoy most is your upbeat and positive attitude.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Shaun

[@thefeatheredfrontiersman8135]

Justin, I knapped my first opal arrowhead a couple days ago. I told Mr pultzer about it, I'm gonna tell you about it. The stone did not speak to me until the third flake removal. It then revealed more blue color play right across the middle. It's Australian. It is a crystal with blue color play. It has blue and black potch. Lighter color tone. Started the size of a u.s. quarter and finished right at the size of my thumbnail. It's a mark of my skill as a flintnapper as I waited over a year with it for it's day. Turned out amazing! And now I get to carry it with the other orange jasper arrowhead on my necklace.

[@blackopaldirect]

Sounds cool I'd love to see it

[@semperfidelis2970]

Script pattern sounds nice but if it would previously have been called German writing, because I'm German heritage, I would absolutely love to continue to call it German writing because I don't find anything politically incorrect with using the name of the country that is my heritage. Actually I find it a compliment and I don't understand why people would think its an insult or politically incorrect. To me it makes absolutely zero sense. The gem is very very beautiful and I enjoy watching what you do but also how you explain things.

[@natewalker2149]

This is great. It’s just like the one you and your dad came across. This is yours for your generation Justin. Your family will remember it fondly just as you do the other. Good job brother.

[@J.G.22]

Rare.......wow!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@leorabyrd5926]

sandspot be damned.. still the coolest opal i have ever seen

[@lindacollett842]

Love watching you, amazing opal you found. There is definitely a message on that opal.

[@WorldofRockhounds]

I would have a cut green stone set flush in a gold tube setting within that whole. If you go with a deeper green, it won't take away from the opals beauty but it would also give it an elegant computer/alien feel to it.

[@randolphreazor7463]

A beauty! Perfect piece for a Black Hills Gold silver ring I'm planning on getting!

[@boxingfan2281]

Jeez.... I was nervous just watching you on the polishing stone never mind the grinding stone. Looking forward to seeing the final ring and thank you for sharing your surprises with us.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@bullocktm]

I’ve been wondering about this piece. I really can’t wait to see the finished ring. Do you have a update coming for us soon?

[@Robert_Keel]

I like it as a pendant, with a really nice diamond.

[@paigey1995-]

Would like too see an update too! 😻

[@Robert_Keel]

Just looked at it again - how about a really nice emerald?

[@evanalian]

I'm so glad you are going to keep it whole and make a ring out of it! It will be gorgeous!

[@CrimFerret]

Here's a thought. Inlay a piece of monocrystaline silicon of the type used to make integrated circuits. You can buy polished wafers or even chunks of it fairly inexpensively. It polishes to a dark mirror finish. It also kind of fits because opal is ultimately made of silicon.

[@radekk5820]

I was there during live. This was by far the most stressful live I've seen. That's a stunning stone as it is!

[@dramathompson9053]

Wow! Holy Moly! What!? That stone must be one of a kind!! Good on you, Justin, to keep it for yourself!!

[@chalestevo8927]

I can’t wait until we see the finished project. It’s going to be spectacular. A pleasure watching as always. Good job👍🏻

[@elizabethprost]

Beyond thrilled that KZbin suggested one of your videos...I'm HOOKED!!! How adorable are you?!? I feel the suspense every time you cut a stone! what an amazing profession...keep the videos coming!!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you so much haha you are kind

[@too_tricky5759]

"quite nice?" mate that is unique. Beauty is never perfect, it's all about the flaws!

[@CHAD-RYAN]

Perfect imperfections

[@winduadam3381]

Its pattern similar like rainbow lattice sunstone, and its same from australia

[@amberandrews6842]

What a beautiful stone! Needs another gem, or gold (?!!) In that hole...

[@georginabuziak5110]

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE RING ALL DONE!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!

[@crystalmeier6579]

Wow! It reminds me of runestone! (I'm scandinavian). It's astounding!

[@annabesummers4137]

I'm so glad you've decided to keep it whole. I also like 'script'-pattern better. I'll forever remember this stone. The hole does not diminish its perfection.

[@coffeegirlct]

I’ve seen the screenshots for the videos on this gem, and I am amazed by the pattern. I’ve never seen that in a stone before. It’s quite stunning.

[@ifindmetal]

It's Windows 3.1 screensaver pattern..

[@blackopaldirect]

Yes!! Haha

[@ForbinKid]

When I saw the thumb nail, I thought it was that too, only a joke photo shopped image. I don't know much about opals, and just came across the channel today.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Unbelievable! Wow!!! Can't wait to see it finished!

[@KingGold1851]

That is the best pattern I've ever seen!

[@michaelprue9024]

OMG ! I absolutely enjoyed this one. That is one very special Gem. I’ve never seen anything like it, ever. You absolutely deserve to wear that piece, who better ? I can think of none more deserving. 100% impressive and very happy for you for sure 😊

[@mysticvirgo9318]

The DEPTH of that pattern even with such a thin color bar!

[@blackopaldirect]

*mind blown*

[@mysticvirgo9318]

@@blackopaldirect Right! beautiful stone.. second pretties I have seen yet on your channel

[@smileykerrie3602]

Amazing, I'd love to see the ring final results!!! Please update us!

[@therealhellkitty5388]

“Etch a Sketch” pattern.

[@akaz6063]

yes!

[@gsdtravels6457]

You,ve got me hooked, I can't stop watching! And every time, I think these extraordinary pieces are the nicest I've seen, until the next one. This one was truly magnificent! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

That's going to be one of the most unique rings ever made Justin. I can't wait to see what the jeweller decides to adorn that background with. So happy to see you hang on to this for your personal collection. 👍

[@lystentome]

Immaculate stone ❤❤❤

[@cryptech1855]

That script pattern is insane! A worthy personal stone!

[@davide2711]

So glad you caught it live. Nice one

[@MrNope-oo9nh]

I thought I was cool with my fiery ribbon pattern. This is nothing short of stunning!

[@michellebeckstrom6110]

Amazing work and journey you are on!! Nothing like honest work with the hands... too underrated. Thanks for sharing your sparkling wisdom and sense of humor. Your efforts make me wish I could afford the necessary tools. I make jewelry so the work you are passionate about is related to some extent.

[@aaronebner2828]

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this opal😱😱

[@blackopaldirect]

You and me both!

[@marlenekutcher938]

Very unique! Great work Justin.

[@x.owls_4182]

Looks like opal pretending to be bismuth... Something like "ugh.. nothing to see here, just another bismuth :)"

[@jean-philippebouchard9506]

I was thinking the exact same thing ^.^

[@CoryBoehne]

YEP! Looks exactly like a hopper face crystal

[@TTVSmileyz420]

Easily one of the most beautiful specimens I've seen on this channel

[@toesta8319]

you should make it into a necklace, use the sand hole as the chain hole!, that way you can wear it around

[@PatRick1981-s1w]

Just watched again bloody incredible...

[@Galturok]

I bet this brings your disgust of sand spots to a whole new level. That is one of the sweetest opals I ever seen.

[@blackopaldirect]

The bane of my existence haha

[@karltite128]

You just answered my question with the dremel. Not knowing much about stones nor polishing, I find opals fascinating. Nice skills. Good day.

[@Jamfogerty]

it could be "circuit pattern"

[@blimm2341]

Digital Pattern

[@PidgenMatic]

You're so right. That's the perfect description of this pattern. I vote we 'modernise' it and call it 'circuit pattern' from now on.

[@CSmith6075]

I thought it looked kind of like hieroglyphics

[@lookronjon]

Matrix pattern

[@candyontherag8248]

That was pretty amazing wherever they found that we need to go look for some more of them absolutely stunning

[@davidstoner7448]

There's a KZbin channel called Tim's adventures. He's a sapphire miner in Australia. He's got what you need to fill that hole.

[@morganh9200]

Like a parti saph with complimentary colours?! Thatd b Awsome!

[@jodybasham5351]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@lindakeogh4178]

I was about to say the same thing in regards to putting a sapphire in the hole. Keeps it wholly Australian .

[@TomsBackyardWorkshop]

I've got a beautiful blue star sapphire that would look amazing.

[@rajnishbenzankar6117]

Wow! DNA pattern very unique very beautiful loved it you kept it😍😍😍

[@jagers4xford471]

Wouldn't it be nice with a gem stone in the sand hole. Emerald, ruby, sapphire.

[@billmartz4290]

What a delightful gem. Cheers!

[@scrapsteenlifeintheforks1943]

A talented wire wrapper could make a gorgeous multi-stone pendant out of this

[@TheExplosiveGuy]

Opals are the most beautiful gemstones out there, there's nothing that can compete with those colors and patterns, amazing stuff. And that's an incredibly beautiful opal even compared to other opals...

[@nigelkavanagh2048]

Justin, a question for you! If you where to fill the hole with cystral clear resin or supa glue do you think it might reflect the pattern? A piece of gold foil in the base first might work?

[@micr0chap]

Did you contemplate drilling out that sand spot and attaching a chain at that point for a pendant? What a unique piece of jewellery it would make!

[@soulinvader2243]

I would like to see what it would look like with a Peridot in the hole

[@AO-lq9dq]

I Love reliving the moment you discovered the pattern, such a crazy experience and is endless with opal !! Loved seeing the stone before it was cut

[@Drusille]

My 6 yo daughter also said it looked like his dad phone case (circuit design). Such a stunning pattern!😍

[@blackopaldirect]

So cool! She's spot on. The ring design will be focused around this circuit board idea :) can't wait to show you guys!

[@Drusille]

@@blackopaldirect she prefer videos about the " rainbow little stones" instead fairytales🤣🤣🤣 and that one blowed her mind, she asked: mom can we buy it? Pleaaaaaase?!?

[@aribella6913]

I actually watched this again. Love it

[@ambrr_lily]

Drill out the sand spot and tube set a chrome dioxide (beautiful green stone).

[@sanookaus1334]

Love Bubble Don’t you mean Chrome Diopside.

[@ambrr_lily]

@@sanookaus1334 Yes I do!! Thanks!

[@cottew]

Watching that beauty come to life was a heart racer. It still is. Stunning.

[@stefansoderback5074]

Chinese cash coin has a hole in the middle.... ( google it and I didnt mention chinese, did I?) :o)

[@sliperysid]

As an Englishman I'm traumatised at the cultural appropiation of my language, Queen, and political system and that's just for starters!........ It's not PC! And I'm offended.

[@stefansoderback5074]

@@sliperysid Very sorry.... Not.

[@Louzahsol]

@@sliperysid can’t tell if sarcasm or not.

[@schaferin83]

like others have said, a drop of gold or a diamond set in that hole would look amazing. not sure if it would be possible to set something like that inside on opal tho. Brilliant piece!

[@alanlaidler5746]

I’d just cut into an oval and set it with a diamond,enough said,Beauty inside beauty 😁👍

That is ASTONISHINGLY BEAUTIFUL

[@BurninGems]

Its not a duragatory name, just the traditional name

[@oohmeconkers1968]

What a interesting channel!! Opals are stunning !! Subscribed!!

[@ResortDog]

I knew you could not cut it in half. The name remains the same in my brain. Sorry PCers.

[@stephenpardysr2390]

that pattern is amazing! yes, i think you should put some kind of gemstone in that hole to contrast the color. that is pretty-much one-of-a-kind stone there.

[@delansick6865]

How do the chinese people call this pattern? Maybe they are fine with this name but not with the change.

[@AstroStefDotCom]

The hole makes it a HAG Stone! Even more value and magick in my eyes! This witchy-tech nerd is SO IN LOVE with your Circuit Script Hag Stone! I would leave it as is and make a wire wrapped pendant, so it could be suspended and spin for all to adore its magnificent splendor!

[@Jamfogerty]

why the hell is chinese writing not "politically correct"!?! is not like it's refering to something bad or in a rascist way, is just saying that it kinda looks like chinise writing (althoug I don't see thatmuch of a resemblance) and it's nothing wrong with that!, you gotta by so racist to think that's racist

[@vichess7315]

Yeah the funny thing is most of these "politically incorrect" names only offend people that aren't of these nationalities or the cancel culture. Pretty sure actual Chinese people are not walking around all day worried about an opal pattern called Chinese writing. Soon the term "Chinese food" will on the cancel culture's hit list. Sterilize everything I guess.

[@GeoEstes]

I have to agree. I don't think it looks like Chinese writing either, but I don't see how calling it that is offensive.

[@chipy1kanobyjedi521]

Just my thoughts but, wouldn’t it be complimentary to compare something as pedestrian as simple writing to a truly beautiful and unique gemstone pattern? I am disheartened to think we live in a world that doesn’t allow complimentary statements. I understand speaking against negativity however, I’d be overjoyed to have anything in my culture compared with beautiful and amazing things. Stay safe and be kind to one another, cheers!

[@ericr7367]

What a. Beautifully unique piece 😉

[@tgreaux5027]

For the life of me, I don't know why if a pattern resembles the actual Chinese written language and you nickname it "Chinese writing" how that's offensive in any way at all. It is literally just an acknowledgment that the pattern resembles the Chinese language in written form. Our planet is doomed I swear.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

It's not offensive to anyone who isn't actively looking to be offended. Could just easily have been Japanese writing, or Korean writing, etc. Many asian nations use pictograph alphabets (and whole words) that look very similar and it isn't a pejorative.

[@christinechildress5021]

I keep coming back to this gem. It is hands down my favorite. Sorry it had sand in it 😢. Love your attitude. You keep me wanting to see more opal, but mostly you and your wonderful outlook on life. All the best to all at BOD!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks so much

[@t2fast]

Call it "circuit board"

[@blackopaldirect]

The ring design will be based off the circuit board idea!

[@t2fast]

@@blackopaldirect awesome... so I have seen a similar pattern once... on a welo.. but the lines were not as connected as this beauty. When you have cut thousand of carats as you and I have we have the rare opportunity to discover wonderful new opal patterns. That opal is more than likely a one off and you are a lucky man!

[@ruhsexperimentsgliesperimentid]

An astounding beauty!

[@azothdesigns]

“Chinese glory hole” best new name. (Also the most amazing stone ive seen)

[@trustyjuul4833]

Glory hole name wouldn't be good 😳🤣🤣

[@codelicious6590]

Wow that is an amazing gemstone!

[@larryd4352]

What a beautiful and unique stone! It's stunning. I can't wait to see the ring when it's finished.

[@dennisjamieson3328]

A gorgeous piece of opal.

[@HelpfulRebelsTV]

I definitely would have used a flat lap basically all the way through the process on that stone mate. Also it looks like you were little to aggressive with the Dremel. You could have used the much smaller bit. Unless you had to go that deep to get through that sand matrix. Beautiful stone! Wish I had access to this type of material. I'm putting it out there to the universe :-) Thanks for the video.

[@lorrainedubzak6654]

It flashes like lightning. Very beautiful