Uncut gem screams TOP BLACK OPAL I expose and polish

[@iancanuckistan2244]

While it is stressful for you Justin, I find it exciting and also therapeutic. Watching a Master doing magic to a rock is amazing!

[@alistairmills7608]

Whoever puts your videos together with the close-ups and the tunes does a truly great job. Most enjoyable relaxing, thrilling channel on KZbin

[@njanderson4342]

This is my favorite time to watch a good video. Perfect time slot here. My personal taste-no music.

[@lawrencet83]

I agree, no music. ASMR

[@Sarah-og3mp]

I like the music, but not when he is talking :(

[@sarapulford5957]

🇬🇧 Can't stand music on any otherwise interesting videos. Totally spoils it for me.

[@bigjake4421]

No music

[@lawrencet83]

@@bigjake4421 ASMR

[@mtnvalley9298]

Watching you cut opal is like eating cashews; it's a bit addictive. Thanks for your efforts and I love your work!

[@maryboorman8979]

I think it's more like scoffing an entire can of giant macadaemia - yep yep yep! Mmmmmm so yummy these gems!

[@mochigote]

Cashews are not my jam personally. I’m almond fan.

[@TylerSoBored]

Wow the editing of these videos really take you for an emotional ride. The music choice and transitions are spot on. It effortlessly puts you in Justin's shoes and what he is feeling at that moment

[@American-Jello]

I agree! I love the music. I think it really adds to the suspense.

[@78LedHead]

This is no cutdown to any of the other opal dealers/cutters on KZbin.... but Justin, you, sir, are hands down the cream of the crop. There's Black Opal Direct and then everybody else. You are a pleasure to watch. You are the opal whisperer.

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha thank you

[@redlupo6193]

Music, NO. Our Opal Jedi being able to be heard and the fascinating sounds of a gorgeous gem emerging from rough as we've heard it all along, YES!

[@patrickmcgovern676]

Hell yes plus in the beginning I was like what's up with the intense music and sounds? I mean cutting opal is intense enough. Don't amplify it 😂 but I love the sounds of the creating myself. It's what reminds us of the delicate, difficult, and creativity processes. That it takes in order to bring out the beauty that this world has too offer. It's also a skill factor. Please listen to me and this guy😃 we love your explanations,how you speak of the excitement as well as the downs bcuz we empathize with you. Keep it clean and keep it you Justin. Cheers

[@patrickmcgovern676]

Even though it sounded like a pretty song. I hate FN auto tune with a passion. 😂 It baffles me that people make millions of dollars altering there voice and taking credit for it. And you Justin can hit a brick wall with some of the most skillful/ life giving work in the world. Once again.....please,keep it you 😃 we love you Justin.

[@quercophilia]

Yeah could totally improve this by deleting the music. Nice stone and great skill bringing it out.

[@delmarhi]

I’m good with either but I will say the sound of the wheels gives so much intensity…. Drama… suspense

[@beccagee5905]

I agree!

[@davidmcelroy7217]

Love your show! I'm a rock hound/gold panner. 62 years younger. I have always wanted to cut Jem's, rocks. You do awesome work.

[@melhawk8045]

How's pickings been, lately? I'm sadly limited to fossil hunting, where I'm at, and it's too friggin cold to be out creek ratting!

[@thenodiggardener]

It's a lovely stone, and I certainly enjoyed you bringing to life. Watching helped cheer what is otherwise a not so great mental health day for me today. Thanks for the timely post xx

[@mikkelwynkoop1014]

I though I was going to be the only one that skipped ahead to pass the music up. Another gem in the books. Looks amazing!!!

[@lorenrobertson8039]

Oh what a treat to wake up to! This one is beautiful to me. I really love the videos that show you taking the stone from beginning to the end Justin. Thank you for bringing such joy to me.

[@JoyceRay-k9m]

I never liked Opals until I found you couple weeks ago. What you do is remarkable. Admire your work.

[@blackopaldirect]

I’m glad you're enjoying the journey!

[@brendakeagle6854]

I love hearing Justin talk. The music in the interim was calming during a stressful cut. Thank you.

[@AlexJBaldwin]

I'd just like to commend your video director! what an excellent choice of music and editing. The respect and admiration for Justin's handwork is evident.

[@rogerelzenga4465]

The flash on this stone is pretty insane, especially the blue/purple flash.

[@William_Borgeson]

I'm so glad it worked out for you, that's gorgeous and finally one out of a knobby! Have a good one!

[@sunnyscott4876]

Never knew anything about opals before except that it is my birthstone. This has truly been a great learning experience. Now when I go to our local gem show I will definitely have some idea of what I am looking at. And buying a doublet is not a bad thing as long as you know what it is, you like it and it is affordable. Thanks so much.

[@jamescanjuggle]

same here, i got interested because it was my birthstone and i was watching some chemistry channels recreate the stone in the lab

[@markmcarthy596]

I thought this was one of your better produced videos-your mood, tone of your voice and background music had Me entranced. Peace and Health Justin

[@blackopaldirect]

Yay thank you

[@davidhuber9418]

i love your silliness! and how your all business at the wheel! thank you!

[@topcat8839]

That was a great bonus video. Again you had me on the edge of my seat Justin, but as always your masterful skill came and save the day and wowsers look at the gem you cut. Just amazing, brilliant vibrant colour!. Makes me so proud to be Australian making gems like this. Thank you Black Opal Direct, this was a wonderful surprise, great video, really entertaining, could have had a Justin dance at the end but cant have it all hey? Until Tuesday...... BOD the best!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you for the sweet words top cat 🙏

[@exidy-yt]

I know we all wanted a nice big stone with that amazing broad flash/flagstone pattern and range of colour, but hell you still got nearly 2 carats out of it. As long as you make money on the stone, it's a winner! (and it really is pretty.) Thank you again for sharing your work with us!

[@gazdavies5581]

Most cutters would have quit seeing that sandy sick potch. Good cutting, nice result and a stable opal to boot. Good video.

[@scottishwifie14]

What a fantastic opal. Justin this video shows what skill and knowledge you have to reveal this beautiful opal out of the sand.

[@sandyposey8074]

Always enjoy! Love it when you get goofy! I can only imagine the stress you feel while cutting the stone but you always make something beautiful!

[@scottcaley6555]

What a fantastically produced video! Suspense, great music selection, and the best of the best of Justin! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Scott

[@sandmaker]

I hope your blood pressure isn't going up and down as much as mine as I'm watching you. So happy you were able to get such a beautiful opal. The colors are wonderful and the colors are great. Be happy, safe and stay healthy and 😷⚒

[@craighughes2191]

Please please no music. I enjoy relaxing and watching your amazing work. No need to over dramatize with music, it's already exciting enough. Another great gem, awesome work👍

[@AirstripBum]

I agree!

[@American-Jello]

I like the music. Everyone has different tastes, and volume buttons make it so everyone can have what they like.

[@jackiecarter7815]

You did a great job on that stone. Its gorgeous! Wow you're amazing! God bless you and thank you

[@debbiefox6846]

What a beautiful Opal! Just so happy it worked out for you. I could feel your stress lol. Kept saying breathe Justin breathe. But Must say I so love your videos. 😁 They help with my anxiety & depression. I enjoyed the 2nd part of the music. Great job you guys.

[@mkivy]

What a beautiful piece of work Justin. That is absolutely beautiful. Guess I’m going to have to buy some more of your stuff oops that was my wife just pinched me and said quit and I said OK. Anyway I can’t wait for you to see what I got my wife Catherine made with two pieces of opal from you and I appreciate it and she loved them thank you Justin

[@dannyhockemeyer9027]

Love your videos and especially the song choice of "Stay" for this one! Well done my friend!

[@gardengatesopen]

I enjoyed both watching the stone come out, and this new time slot! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@MarthaVillalta-tc9up]

Hello Justin, thank you for teaching and share the love you have for what you do; I really enjoy 😉 your work and have learn to appreciate and love Opal. Since I can afford your beautiful stones I love to watch hit you star with a rock and polished to a beautiful stone. Thank you for sharing and teaching you work.

[@blackopaldirect]

Welcome

[@lovecara1]

So stressful, but so glad you got a good stone out of it. Looks so pretty.

[@whybutwhy4137]

Yes I did enjoy this video. I know it can be disappointing when your opal does not cut the way you were hoping but I believe it’s still a winner. We learn so much from you and your videos so that’s a winner in my book... it might not pay for the chicken dinner but still a winner nonetheless. My daughter said to me mom is he famous and and I asked why... she said you are always watching his videos. I told her yes he is famous in my book.❤️ then she told me I was weird lol

[@maryannkom299]

You’re so natural and relaxed in front of the camera, and personally I loved the music.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you 🙏

[@Chiknlitl]

Always enjoy your vids Justin. Keep up the great work!

[@aundreacarroll252]

My daughter and I love the music and love to watch you work the opals

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@bobjackman8654]

Absolutely gorgeous stone and love the tune that started at 14:51 into your video. Thank you again for sharing Justin. I really enjoy your work.

[@nancybenson1951]

This does not get boring. A surprise every time.

[@shevaunhandley1543]

Love the new time slot... Beautiful gem Justin, especially after sand-gate! A bit of constructive criticism: the music needs to be dialled back a little bit though. I did like it, but too loud for my taste and did drown Justin out a couple of times. You'll get it though Tameeka 😉💟🇦🇺 good job kiddo xx

[@stephaniecruvant9130]

Agree about the music! The dramatic drums, tweener vocals etc. are disruptive. I had turn off the sound to concentrate on what was happening and dial up if Justin was talking. Please, please dial down the music so we can pay attention to the actual video content.

[@matthewkite5110]

I disagree. The music is barely noticable. I think the crescendo was just in time. And added to the suspense.

[@natashanewman2296]

I love when the title leaves the mystery open. I love getting to discover what is revealed as you see it

[@obieobrien5883]

It’s absolutely beautiful! Your antics are too much 😂❤️😂

[@steveshoemaker6347]

As an old...Gold smith and jeweler....lt is a real pleasure to watch you work.....Thanks Justin...!

[@MrInsaint]

Brilliant job Boss and a super Opal👍👍👍. Color play is similar to Bifrost, the bridge between Valhall and Midgard. Hail Justin and BOD, skål🍻😂😂😂

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha nice Mr

[@katiej.9106]

I cant put this down,learning so much about my obsession. Thank you many times, and then some.

[@christivbosch565]

Greetings from USA, Indiana. What a great way to start off my day, Justin cutting opals, strong cup of coffee and a beautiful sunrise. I'm off to a great start 😊 Have a GREAT day!!!!

[@blackopaldirect]

Yay

[@lynneperg6853]

I really enjoyed the vocalist who sang the last of the music track. She had a wonderful voice. It complimented the lovely stone you cut.

[@debbiefox6846]

I agree. It was very relaxing.

[@codyroberts3485]

I love your video's, watched them all and always wait for the next. I wish we could see were the opals go, like the jewelry there set in and all. Keep up the great work, subscriber for life 💚

[@ralphferrara5152]

Hey Justin, stone came out really nice. At times you just don’t know how the outcome will be until you start grinding away. I enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing more.😊

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Bit of a hand wringer, made me drink my coffee in double time 🤪 Sure turned out nice in the end! Have a lovely day!

[@robertwall1102]

That got the blood flowing! Nice stone I like the music just keep the volume down a little but nicely done!👍

[@frangipaniriver6285]

Beautiful opal,well done. It's the sound of the cutting that is so relaxing.

[@nancycurtis7315]

Glad this one worked out for you! (And us!). Very pretty opal, with the sand jar waiting at every turn! Great result. Have a great day, everyone. Greetings from Dimboola in Victoria, Australia. 👍

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cathifamjourney469]

It's beautiful!! I really like the flagstone pattern! Good job Justin 👏 👍 👌 💜❤💙💚

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks Cathi 🙏

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

Great gem... very saleable I would have thought. I have had a browse throught the comments and after the recent trials and tribulations I enjoyed the music as it expressed your feelings and not trying to represent the stone itself. Your trepidation and that somewhat dreamlike emotion as finally one came good. As a musician what I can say is it's not always about the piece - sometimes it is about the artist. Great video!

[@songbirdscreations-MargaretS]

Turned out beautiful Justin! I always enjoy watching your videos! I have learned so much fron you!

[@Quickfingerhg1]

No idea how i ended up here, I've watched a couple of these videos tho and I must say, Awesome process, cool guy. great editing. I'm impressed.

[@curtthompson4012]

I love how you pop the top and reveal the beauty underneath

[@farrenrohana]

Congratulations! I Love all the colors but the yellow is my favorite!

[@timshamblin1223]

That piece went from 0 to hero fast, I can tell you care about each one you cut, great job!

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Great patches of colour flash! Throws lots for a little guy.👍

[@theresabraddock9310]

Tension palpable! Be happy J it's a beautiful stone! I'd like that one myself on a ring with all the patchy rainbow colors! Beautiful! :)

[@maryhumphrey3002]

It looks like a kaleidoscope with all the colors. Beautiful stone.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sumandas7703]

your videos are so satisfying... i see them to relax or before falling to sleep.

[@jamiemorgan4146]

Beautiful 🤩 Opal is the only stone that is alive! All of the other precious stones look nice when they’re faceted, but none tell a new story , each and every time you look at it.

[@blackopaldirect]

🙏

[@nzessmam]

Not keen on the music distracted from your session but loved watching the cutting - very exciting as alwsys

[@jasonteskey4670]

Hi my name is Jason. I truly love your channel, watching your skill set form one of mother earths most unique gems come to the surface is totally cool keep up the good work.

[@blackopaldirect]

Awesome, thank you Jason

[@lenwenzel7440]

I can't imagine being able to do such fine work with all that adrenaline. Well done Justin.

[@hendrikknijpstra2159]

What a nice gem🤗, really beautiful😍.

[@stevenpolack4444]

Awesome piece Justin. Glad it turned out to be a winner for you 🤘

[@garyhenderson7332]

Well done Justin, beautiful flag stone pattern , can you amagin the beauty that’s in the ground , that will never be found.

[@graemethomson5167]

Such dramatic music so tense Stayed awake right to the dob stick then circumed to the Cruzy music at the end....Nice 😘

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kyougruber7063]

Your videos are mesmerizing!!! Thank you for turning me on to some awesome music!!!!!

[@jameslyon710]

Hello from New Zealand, Awesome video as always, the music on this video is spot on. I enjoyed how the music was able to compliment the mood and tell a story as to what you were doing. Awesome work team and cant wait for the next video!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you very much!

[@FirehorseCreative]

Music or no music- I learn something every time! Beautiful stone! Sorry it didn't go black! Thanks Justin!

[@AO-lq9dq]

Love it Justin! So motivating to get me into cutting and recording amazing videos like this. I have my own style but need the proper tools to cut the opals, working hard and saving everything

[@davidstoner7448]

Perfect size for jewelry. Nice clear pattern. Color combination is killer. That's the stone everyone's lookin for. Hope it brings in the big bucks for ya! 😎👍💎

[@maryboorman8979]

Justin it's a beaut mate! A variety of bright colour - very, very pretty gem! Not too shabby at all. Well done you~ :-) MQH

[@brandonringstad]

Fun colors that flash around. I like the stone

[@rlieberherr]

thanx for showing it to us Justin!!

[@jeremyallen7117]

Watching you has inspired me to start cutting stones. My latest stones are some way beautiful purple jade. I’d love to send a picture!

[@solaramama]

Fairly new to the 'family' and have had a ball binging on your videos! Hello from Iowa!

[@frankmccain4359]

Love seeing a big win with beautiful colors having black or gray base

[@charlesmcdermott6139]

I like how the colors danced as you turned it.

[@mphmph1198]

I'm heading to the Denver Gem, Fossil and Mineral Show next week, and will be using everything I've learned from these videos. Thanks!

[@matthewdomeno7267]

Wasn’t a fan of the music in the first half of the video. The anxiety in Justin’s voice is all the drama I need.

[@FransBlaas1]

The second half is even worse.. no need for crying female singer..

[@shawnagunther7762]

I would so love to be your student Opal Obiwan! You would have to duct tape my mouth shut though lol. I saw your sweat dripping beside the wheel I think 😂😂 Your videos are my favorites

[@elund408]

nice stone, if not for the tough times we would not appreciate the good ones. thanks for taking the time to post these videos.

[@cazrelda169]

You make it look so easy. Beautiful stone.

[@geoffb.6154]

The Maestro does it again ! ...... Love that stone !

[@pixelgoblin2139]

Absolute banger videos lately! Feels like only yesterday you crossed 100k subscribers, you could be hitting 200k by the end of the year

[@blackopaldirect]

Could happen 🙏👌❤️

[@seanrawlinson8565]

I love opal. Good for so many different things. Glass art work, obviously jewelry. This is absolutely awesome though.

[@sounds.like.onomatopoeia]

love the production and editing.

[@danniles5256]

Beautiful color,Looks like flagstone.I also like the music.

[@silverwishes6000]

What a beautiful stone love it , great video keep doing what ya do, your crazy dancing and being silly makes your channel.

[@duanekennard3298]

Hope everything is going good for you over there my friend from across the pond ! Stay safe and healthy !

[@vipercreatchure1766]

Im normally a metalhead but its not a bad tune and the stones amazing as always.

[@statewench2828]

Looks likr better days are ahead! Beautiful stone.

[@virginiasullivan1040]

Beautiful stone, it was worth every breath I didn't take. LOL Good job. Thank you very much.

[@blackopaldirect]

🙏