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[@garetkonigsfeld2]

I really like the webbing I think it makes it look like a mini stained glass. Thanks for taking us along

[@susanadair3360]

See! Not only my opinion

[@crissi6220]

You're so sweet - usually no youtuber cares about motionsickness with their viewers (which I really suffer from when guys walk around and look everyway - I often have to stop watching for getteing nauseated) and you apologize for the few seconds when you VERY carefully change places! Lov'it ! ❤

[@johndoherty34]

Just a suggestion, have you ever tried sand blasting the sand off the opal to expose the stone.

[@martincoons823]

It's getting harder and harder to find channels with integrity and character, that are at the same time interesting and keep my attention. So I watch everything you got , Justin, more than once. Greetings from South Texas, my brother from Downunder

[@susiebee122]

I like the way that black web looks in that stone

[@cathifamjourney469]

I do too! It makes it more unique than opal already is!

[@susanadair3360]

Another !

[@Tony-gu4sz]

UK saying hello... I bought a Lightning Ridge "rough nobbie" off eBay from a dealer in California for £11.50.. (talk about a long trip). Looked full of potch with minimal colour (almost two lumps stuck together??)... Gave it a light rub and the colour bar ran right through it on dark/blackish backing, only 11.8 ct.. I've already been offered £245 gbp... All thanks to you Justin!! I wouldn't have even bought it if I hadn't been watching you for the last couple of years... Credit where it's due Justin and the gang!!!

[@Tony-gu4sz]

It would really help us amature rubber's if you told us the grit of each wheel you use each time you swap... I rubbed that 11.8 ct on a 4000 wheel.. The only one I have. Colour is Dark blue/purple, green, yellow and pink? It's still in the rough and lightly rubbed, just on opposite sides to reveal the bar, about 2.5-3mm. Whole nobbie is about the size of a broad bean. Final rub is 8,2cts on darkish backing, I don't think it's black... I didn't accept the £245... Gone into my coin stack

[@Tony-gu4sz]

When I see tiny gems inbetween your fingers it makes me think the other 800ct's might be worth looking at.... I thought it was welo crap...😂😂

[@GT-yw8ue]

I enjoy these videos more than most tv shows! Determined to get one of Justin’s opals in the not too distant future if I can convince the Wife 😂

[@miriamtretiakov4106]

Look forward to being at the lightning ridge festival thank you for all your amazing cutting sessions Miriam 😊

[@blackopaldirect]

Great! Come and say hi if you see us.

[@didisinclair3605]

You two are lovely together!!! Wish I could be there!

[@flyneagle8873]

Likewise I.

[@amandadonegan2137]

County Cork lreland here. 🇮🇪💚🇵🇸. Love your talent and patience with what seemed a very uncooperative set this time!

[@stephaniebray3983]

I’m glad it’s not me deciding how to cut these. I would be a wreck!

[@-._just_.me_.]

I am going to the festival, so exciting. My first opal event.

[@blackopaldirect]

Awesome hope to see you there

[@carltuckerson7718]

I think that was the first time I’ve seen one crack on you like that. Beautiful little stone

[@michaelprue9024]

Nebraska. I recently watched a video here on KZbin of a recent LR Opal festival. If I ever get the opportunity to go to Australia I will plan it for the 2nd half of July so I can attend. From what I saw it looked awesome.

[@tonybloker5227]

🤩🤩the pain of uncertany is real. Thanks . And much love from Portland Oregon. ( from the bogan side of north portland) 🤣

[@Phoenix_Enterprises]

N. Texas checking in...someday I will make it over there. Especially, LR and opal festivals. :)

[@marychristie3177]

Hello from the Shetland Islands, North East Scotland, Uk! We're at 60° North!! Cheers, Mary x

[@emilyrln]

Wow, that was a nail-biter of a session!! So glad you got some beautiful stones out of it even with the difficulties that cropped up 😊

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@taradonovan7856]

Hey all !! Love from the Kawartha Lakes region Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@G.G.8GG]

Love those two unusual pieces and love those matching smiles!

[@jackpetersen5776]

Hello from Daytona Beach, Florida

[@juliaboam4436]

Aww I wish we could come to Australia 😊❤xxx

[@user-tg2oo1td9d]

The Opal Gods were with you my friend!

[@Dan-ef2zt]

Hello from North Dakota!

[@paulfarrell8792]

Funny stuff there about eyesight. I also found out the real reason you decided on Black Opal Direct. "BOD". Priceless.

[@123Shel12]

Hello from Nashville Tennessee

[@nancypiros9133]

Thank you Justin I’m sweating bullets 😅from this session ! That was a wonderful video❣️ Love seeing you Ruth once again!

[@remaxima1]

Hello from Mount Albert, Canada

[@lesliecrowther7004]

High, I'm in the UK 🇬🇧 😊, When you guys we're live I was sound asleep 😴 💤 😌. But having a look 👀 now 09-32 am. Due to time and mileage differences always playing catch-up. But it's just as good a good number of hours later. But there might be a few things we miss out on. Love you guys keep doing what your doing. Don't think I will ever get over there but, if I did I'd love to come see you. True master cutter & polisher. Cheers Les.

[@scott5349]

WOW, that was a great live ,I had a feeling about that pattern in that last stone.😁😁😁

[@johnguindon2319]

I love your videos, and have wtched a very many of them. You bring so much beauty in the world, thank you for your kind and generous soul 🙂

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks so much 😊

[@melodyfaith7712]

Rough session, but you got some wonderful gems.

[@philipthicthener3518]

I am coming to Lightning Ridge to buy some rough stock I hope to catch up and finally meet you guys after all the years I have been watching

[@blackopaldirect]

Be nice to meet

[@paolomarini1085]

Central Italy enjoying your show

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

Hello Justin and Ruth, and I'm sending you all at BOD greetings from me in Landskrona, Sweden! Mens category of opal jewelry sounds very interesting. Good luck in Lightning Ridge Ruth and BOD! 👋💎👍💍👏

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you. Susan

[@MARYBOORMAN]

Hearty Greetings Ruth & Justin from sunny, gorgeous Georgian Bay (Lake Huron) Ontario! Always, repeat ALWAYS love watching your videos! Lovely to see you Ruth looking so pretty and well! :-) MQH

[@user-gh5gb4cz9r]

Missed You you keep me happy, thanks, John dean

[@fredkerfwappie8380]

Hello from Poulsbo, Washington !

[@missharry5727]

They fought you every millimetre of the way. I really thought the black stones were no-hopers at first, but that broad flash pattern was worth waiting for. Pretty little crystals too. I hope you still get your money back and much more.

[@garymorgan8915]

Spring Texas, sorry I missed the live pod,a hurricane blew through here, watching it now waiting for power to come on

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

Amazed I called that difficult but beautiful stone correctly. I must be learning! Great to watch as always. Seeing the beauty that emerges is endlessly fascinating.

[@michaelprue9024]

I absolutely love watching you two together. You guys are AWESOME ! A perfect pair 😊

[@carolinepotts5448]

Gosh this is so difficult! Clearly you need to be a master to know how to deal with complicated stones like this. There must be many an opal destroyed by people who don’t have your knowledge!

[@AndreasAmsperger]

Greetings from Austria

[@cali5749]

Hi from Chico California. Love you guys

[@sandmaker]

This was fun and you ended up with beautiful stones. Good luck at the tair. See y'a next time.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you! You too!

[@user-it4oe7qw5m]

Beautiful as always 😊

[@trubadorphotography2541]

You reeeeeeally need to fix your audio levels when going live. It’s always extremely low. If it’s a pre-recorded video, the volume is fine. But the live videos are very low in audio. We have to raise the volume very high, then when a commercial comes on our ears get blasted out. Just watch this video and previous recent live videos, Justin, and you’ll hear it yourself (or not hear it because the audio is so low).🤷🏻‍♂️ Just some constructive food for thought.

[@blackopaldirect]

ok

[@kroo07]

I did not find such a problem!

[@VickiMcGuire-db7kj]

Yes

[@georginadinneen2031]

No problem!

[@tattoedmat]

No problem here

[@sandmaker]

Hi y'all, from Franklin NC

[@elfox3537]

The two of you are adorable!

[@AlabamaUSA1234]

I really enjoyed interacting with your show... Great stuff!

[@ilonajurecska2503]

Opal is the most beautiful stone 💥💥💥💥

[@thenodiggardener]

Great set, and looking forward to next weeks video!

[@schulzmichael1216]

Happy greetings from Germany

[@Marius-u2b]

Hi from North Dakota usa

[@annaharrier4294]

Beautiful 100 degrees here Tennessee

[@looloo4029]

@@annaharrier4294 🥵🥵

[@lanulongcharilanulongchari4914]

I'm from Nagaland india loved you're show

[@johnmahan9336]

Another awesome live stream!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks for coming

[@VickiMcGuire-db7kj]

Thank you

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

I hope you put out a video of the show. I'm so excited for you. Btw, I love your wife's glasses. I'd still like to know how you tell a fake opal from a real one in jewelry. I think the one I have,my mom bought it when I was in junior high. It has a high dome and is that gorgeous blue green color.

[@jhallack7491]

Two right, Mate!!!😮

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

32:37 I'm baffled why you went directly to cutting it in half instead of taking down the sand. I grimaced as I heard the cutting wheel slice.

[@blackopaldirect]

lol

[@annaharrier4294]

Thanks

[@gunnyaustria]

That was a tough one

[@Sentinelfire]

Hi from Pollock pines ,ca.

[@patriciamoore348]

Nova Scotia, Canada

[@jackophof8882]

Time to get the dremel

[@jackpetersen5776]

You compliment each other very nicely!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you! 😊

[@keithweyerts7343]

Idaho here😊

[@chriscon1280]

Hi Kind regards from Germany, Frankfurt/Main

[@jimmygrant3151]

Nice job.

[@user-mi9eb9dt8o]

Georgia USA

[@lauralousherbert5197]

Laura Sherbert. from Nobleton, Florida, is near Weeki Wachee,Park

[@paulfarrell8792]

I was hollerin' double sided.

[@blackopaldirect]

🤣

[@paulscottbaker6042]

Hi Paul in Eugene Oregon

[@scottbaxter7095]

Adrian, Michigan, USA

[@cynthiaclee9209]

Please, put CC (closed captions) up on all of your videos please, please saying hello from Bendigo Victoria

[@krissielongknife1479]

It was 98F in Arkansas today!

[@cynthiakoepke2649]

I missed it….. It’s 7pm here in Longview Washington, just starting to cool down… We are only 93 at the moment 🥵 It’s usually wet n cold 🌲🦉🌲 Keep on distracting us from the rest of the crazy world with Your own formula for craziness 🩷💜💛💙🧡🤍🩵💚❤️ LOVE YA❣️❣️❣️

[@pudermcgavin4462]

Minnesota

[@susiebee122]

Southern California

[@mifsanta]

Tony from Malta we are boiling @ 36 degrees C

[@t8312]

Some very difficult decisions on the last two cuts Justin. At least you have an idea what to expect from this opal field.

[@jhallack7491]

A good decision trumps an unlucky break....

[@williamlloyd3769]

Ventura, California

[@micheleclem4098]

salut fom switerland

[@PamMills-jy9vy]

Hello from Oklahoma City, USA

[@tattoedmat]

Bit late to the party, been cutting Coober pedy white opal all day gere in a very wet and cold Scotland

[@jeffreykundinger3301]

Rock Bizarre Gallery. Washington St.

[@kevintuck2816]

Broome 😊😊

[@kevinspafford1334]

Ontario Canada

[@dn2817]

Ya’ll need to adjust that audio. Too low. Too quiet. I turn my volume way up then the commercial break is insanely loud!

[@blackopaldirect]

Sorry

[@stephaniebray3983]

I wish I could come. I would be nice to everyone.

[@mikeaveritte5275]

Asheville North Carolina

[@annaharrier4294]

Clarksville Tennessee

[@luisparreira4284]

Hi from Brasil

[@finn4785]

That was really stressful!

[@blackopaldirect]

lol

[@kristifelts]

Arizona very hot here!

[@finecutlox]

Stone 3....double side for sure...

[@GrahamTobias-s5c]

Langley BC Canada

[@user-lp5gw3bs2j]

Festus Missouri