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!

[@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🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌💝👌🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬✌💝👌🙏

[@insolentstickleback3266]

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

[@annagarner1280]

Yes they will be....stunning gems

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@mjn3544]

I don't know how I missed this video. What a treat! Those gems are breathtaking!

[@divinacaotarot]

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

[@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

[@alistairmills7608]

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

[@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]

🙏😊

[@timothyodonnell8591]

I love the multiple simultaneous cameras.

[@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!

[@nobodyhome8148]

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

[@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!💖✨

[@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

[@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

[@Lobster625]

That is the prettiest color I have ever seen!

[@carrols.hawkins7770]

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

[@styx85]

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

[@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

[@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

[@aceofwizardsnephelite829]

The vibrance of the one is outstanding.

[@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

[@Chazbridge]

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

[@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.

[@chadatchison145]

I had to watch this again cos I've never seen such beautiful colors other than a few pics of a few of the more famous opals that most everyone has seen. I hope you and the Black Opal Direct family has a great new year Justin. :)

[@janetsmith5279]

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

[@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

[@carolelerman9686]

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

[@Fuaarrkk]

I’ve been bingeing your videos for quite some time now, easily over the last 2-3 years. I really just want to express my gratitude to you and my absolute love for opals and your channel. Your videos have played a significant role in me finding my love for these gemstones. Without a doubt Australian opals are my absolute favourite gemstone in the world and I want to thank you so much for the effort you put into creating these videos for us and bringing us on the journey. I don’t own any opal myself yet but I have recently bought a beautiful natural white opal pendant for my dear sister with blues, reds, yellows and greens in it; it’s the first opal I’ve ever seen and held in person and I couldn’t believe my eyes at the absolute beauty that comes from these stones, especially in the sunlight. I’m saving away to buy myself a nice black opal from your online store sometime in the future just so I can own my own. Once again, thank you so much for these quality and somewhat therapeutic videos. Sorry about the long message, I just wanted to share a bit of love haha Cheers, Slav.

[@blackopaldirect]

Wow thank you and you are welcome

[@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!

[@VendettaProspecting]

Amazing work Justin, beautiful set there

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@jamiemorgan4146]

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

[@kathleenjordan6875]

It’s a good thing you purchased that fine small torch at the Tucson Gem Show. It has given you another way to evaluate the best way to cut your opal. Love this beautiful pair of stones…they truly look as though they are on fire.

[@michaelchristianson7743]

Hey Justin, California opalholics here.

[@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.

[@johnleo5004]

Thank you for your time, it's always a pleasure to watch these cuts

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks John, appreciate it!

[@kadiejones4097]

The background music while you’re cutting is epic 😂

[@ARC.475]

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

[@donaldinnewmexico]

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

[@blackopaldirect]

Me too!

[@nobodyhome8148]

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

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha nice 👍

[@coryboatz4434]

Such a great result from that piece of rough, great work preserving a majority of the value regardless of the obstacle

[@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

[@syrenadurager]

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

[@s.r.5107]

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

[@limeycheesehead97]

Thanks for sharing, Justin.

[@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]

😂😂😂😂

[@phyllismurray525]

Gorgeous colours on those opals. My sort of stone

[@kimberlyrogers8271]

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

[@obieobrien5883]

Is there a better word than stunning? Wow!

[@LysLovesAlpacas]

even the rough opal with all the potch is absolutely gorgeous wow.. those colors are stunning

[@mainlyfine]

Bravo! I was on the edge of my seat. Enhanced by wonderful suspenseful music.

[@tannerpotter2494]

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

[@johnbolton9957]

You Sir have some mad skills with opals! Beautiful !

[@cweave02]

Those are magical stones!

[@tombrooks3812]

Absolutely stunning pair. I wish I was the lucky receiver, these would take me forever to figure the best thing to make with them,Thanks Justin🙂

[@canonicaltom]

Gorgeous color! I enjoy the unpredictability of opal. Keeps me on the edge of my seat.

[@robco6997]

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

[@Debbie4729]

So darn amazing! Heart stopping!You did well-more scary than a horror film-glad you worked it out well!

[@tankersleystribe8314]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful artwork.

[@Saxom9797]

Man you bring me such joy in many different ways even something as simple as abit of whiskey in your tea was enough to brighten my very long very stressful day if even by a little bit, so thankyou 💚

[@einsteindrieu]

Beautiful job Justin !!!

[@starbug2601]

Oh my goodness the colours are so beautiful

[@JayyBee5557]

Those are gorgeous Justin

[@tkondaks]

What a marvelous adventure. And to create two fabulous gems from those speckles of shimmering rainbow peeking out of the nooks and crannies of the knobby was a delight to watch. Thank you!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Tony

[@lindaflanagan7108]

Just love your little kid energy don’t ever stop being silly or having fun.! I hope you get a great stone !

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you, I will try not to grow up

[@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.

[@danielgraf2447]

I love when you use cab machine you have the opal touch! Let the machine do the work slowly! Great job in all your videos. The explanations you give are great.

[@robbdgordon]

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

[@gunz9mmacp]

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

[@NaomiNunya]

Thank you for such a lovely journey with this beautiful opal

[@blackopaldirect]

You're welcome!

[@heybebe97]

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

[@blackopaldirect]

🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

Always interesting to see you create something so amazing!

[@Lvx_Primabreaks]

After Covid restrictions lift I’d love to visit you, idk if you ever set up seminars or classes or just field days before Covid but you’ve ignited a long ignored love of opal! I’m so blessed to have this material on video thank you!

[@BruceschultzAU]

That was looking like some of the best colour I've seen. It's a tuff game Justin. You still did ok in the end mate. Well done

[@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.

[@John-qh8id]

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

[@lenwenzel7440]

Beauty saved is beauty found. Nice to once again see your skill in the process of discovery. Well done Justin!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks so much!

[@andrewb7622]

I just bought a Black Opal from you and I am so excited! I cannot wait to get it! My first ever Opal. I'm sure I'll be buying more as I have my eye on a couple more. Can'ttttt waitttt!

[@blackopaldirect]

Woohooo well done and thank you 🙏

[@irenemariebelanger3758]

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

[@lestercombs1871]

Love your humor ( not a bad US accent) I’m finding it extremely relaxing watching your channel. You got me man, I’m subbed.

[@blackopaldirect]

Yay 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

[@massivemoon7495]

I love your work. What a tough decision to cut it in half, but you did great

[@rogerdavies6226]

I appreciate your talent and the way you talk to us about what you are doing and why.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@sticustom]

Thank you Justin. The sock joke made me laugh. I needed that 👍🏻

[@sherrienale9974]

Wow...how amazing to be able to have that rough stone and then make a fantastic gem out of it...Talent...and good eye...

[@julieannejoolz]

I love the colours, they are so beautiful and you hardly see a pair with those wonderful reds..just gorgeous 😍

[@DipBlu]

You crack me up 😂! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@fredferd965]

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

[@williamstewartgemstonesfis1148]

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

[@ndean1687]

Those are absolutely gorgeous! 😍

[@jessicahart2115]

That is So Beautiful. You really are an Awesome Opal expert,love yr Work making the Opal look very Stunning 🤩

[@carolmchaffie5969]

Absolutely beautiful end result! I would be very happy wearing these in a piece of jewellery…

[@l2ezzo]

wow, beautiful colors! very nice!

[@ozzyalchemist8806]

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

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks 👍

[@topcat8839]

I really enjoyed this video, talk about sitting on the edge of my seat.......the anticipation.......the final result was just as thrilling. WOW! Justin you cut the most beautiful pair of gems, they are stunning!. Thank you Black Opal Direct for sharing this video with us all, until next week.......

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Top Cat