See what’s inside this uncut gem - A world of color - black opal

The number 2 nobby from the 'pick a winner' competition was Justin's pick of the entire bunch.
There is great hope for this particular nobby, it has an exceptionally thick color bar compared to most. To take advantage of how thick this color bar is, there may be some slicing involved, but you'll have to watch to find out if it pays off or not!
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[@ramizec]

While I appreciate that you're willing to try different formats with your videos, YOU"RE the star of the show. We're all here for you, your wisdom, your knowledge, your memories, your engagement, your stories. You're an amazing craftsman and an even better teacher, and honestly that's what we're all here for

[@devinhardy1832]

I was coming here to say pretty much the same thing! Glad I’m not the only one who feels this way

[@blackopaldirect]

I appreciate that Thank you. Yes some weeks I just want to inspire through opal and others I wanna talk about it.

[@mishajameson8939]

I think this may have been a tribute to his dad.

[@zaubergarden6900]

I disagree strongly. Star of the show is the opal. Best video to date!

[@Vile_Entity_3545]

You obviously do not know how hard it is to keep making videos like he does. Let him just do his thing. He knows he has a fan base and people like change. He is not going to bow down to one person and what they would like him to do so cut it out.

[@ytridlrig]

Love, love, love this pair. I look at your opals and can't really afford what I want, because y'all have increased the value of my desires. Your vids have really opened my eyes to the world of opals and now I am obsessed. This pair really speaks to me....ahhhh one of these days I find just the right opals for me that I can get. FYI, wouldn't buy from any one but you. Absolutely gorgeous pair that I feel in my heart and soul. Thank you!!!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@dylanmeyer6614]

Love it. I like the different video format. Very well put together. The Black Opal team is very slick right now! 😍

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@neesr13]

Those would make some absolutely beautiful earrings!

[@morgannaidoo9583]

Excellent video and superb gems cut. Miss your narration. , your wit and experience shared cannot be replaced by music. Kind regards Morgan in South Africa

[@thomaskendall452]

Justin, you are the master! I did not see that nobby coming out as a matched pair. Congratulations!

[@strhaivenswr]

That's partially why he held it to a light to try and determine what he has to work with as far as internal inclusions, cracks, etc. And YES most definitely a Master at his Craft

[@denyscpoyner]

Loving the deep azurite blue, like a sapphire which happens to be my birthstone. Only been doing lapidary work for 5 years now. I'm 54 and enjoy it emensely, wishing I had discovered it sooner.

[@thatop]

Literally a mirrored perfect pair. Outstanding.

[@adamnwizard]

Once again, the gems are shaped as beautifully as the video!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you so much 😀

[@oscarmarinmarin6170]

Breathtakingly Beautiful pair! Thank you for editing this abbreviated episode!

[@toniasheriff958]

Without a doubt your father is so proud of you and everything you have achieved, not just as a master of your trade but as a person too 🥰🙏🏻

[@ScottishGoldHunter]

Absolutely amazing Justin👌🏻 Your vids really are a masterpiece⛏️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Gold Hunter

[@robertsmall1535]

Fantastic Justin 👍👍🏴‍☠️❤️❤️

[@rhondacromer1474]

I expected this to end in a dance!

[@blackopaldirect]

Me too lol

[@Jo-yp8wy]

​@@blackopaldirect And? WHERE IS IT? ❤

[@davidariamirroarkyoung]

How can you not love him dancing

[@nomadscavenger]

I'm dancing listening to the opening right now knowing what fun and beautiful things are coming even though I missed the live.❤

[@macanocious3000]

🗣SPRINKLAHHHHHH🎉

[@selfretired3025]

What a beautiful set for earrings!

[@blackopaldirect]

I think so too!

[@tianreskers4332]

Its fabulous how everything in the world is trying to take a shape. Even the atoms are trying to find a group to form a complicated structures as gemstones. The jeweler's/gem cutter's work is to release the beauty of the nature that was hid within and improve it to perfection💖

[@rogervanamois5345]

Don't like giving the thumbs down but I think most of us are comfortable to listen to you talk us through your experience.Iam a 60,s 70,s music chronic .This new music dousnt do much for me.

[@alistairmills7608]

At the end of a busy exhausting but productive day I love to watch inspiring videos from Black Opal Direct because they are SO relaxing. Thank you Justin and crew. 😘

[@kristineohno3785]

That was a beautiful pair and so relaxing to watch. I would like to see how you cut some of the bolder ople that you have been showing😍🤩

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you yes I have bought that boulder from someone else that cut it so I don't have any sorry Kristine

[@chrisdresen4823]

Great video and kudos to your video editor! Thanks for sharing!

[@blackopaldirect]

That would be me. Thank you

[@thenodiggardener]

Always great when a rare pair is created! Going to be amazing for someone.

[@australianopalsupplier8570]

Beautifully done with a great soundtrack to boot. Just love it, Justin

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you :-)

[@geraldgalbo9144]

Wow, absolutely stunning

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@markmcarthy596]

I cut and polished an opal very similar to that Justin, from a parcel I got from you and Ruth. Turned it into a wedding present set in mother of pearl for My new Niece from Milan, Italy Lake Como. Came over to the US to marry My deceased Brothers son in spring 2022. Barely speaking English during the wedding reception, trying to find the words to explain how beautiful it was, She cried very happy tears followed by the best hug ever. You just never know just how powerful the gift of a handmade gem is until You give it. Thanks Justin. You touch more people than You will ever know

[@blackopaldirect]

Awww thank you Mark

[@tonywild1963]

It's great to watch the master of his craft at work. Beautiful gems

[@brunobarks6544]

Very well done, both the video and the jems 👍 Thanks again.

[@blackopaldirect]

Our pleasure!

[@clarysagemannoroth]

I find your videos very comforting generally. This was especially peaceful, and the gems were so lovely. Thank you.

[@blackopaldirect]

You are so welcome

[@gmariet1391]

This was enjoyable watching the master lapidary craftsman bring the stone to such perfection.

[@benkirkland5354]

How interesting! This was the nobby I voted on. Didn’t expect a pair like that!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@mari5191]

I've been following you for about 4 years and I still find it fascinating to watch you. Your skill and knowledge of opals is unique. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and spoiling us with so many beautiful videos. Greetings from Germany 😘 

[@blackopaldirect]

Wow, thank you 🙏

[@mari5191]

@@blackopaldirect 😊

[@offyarocka]

WooHooo that was a funky fun video to watch ✌😎✌Thanks for sharing

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@judybennett6444]

I've never seen such stunning opals. What an eye!!!

[@viridiangreen8259]

Quite a perfect pair - so stunning - well done

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@virginiasullivan1040]

Beautiful, great job!

[@jmikronis7376]

@Justin, I did some research on building a diy “soft” X-ray source to take pics inside these opels. It’s probably too much for any of your contacts to build, but, they’re not “terribly difficult” to build. It does require a 35Kv power supply, a beam supply vacuum tube and so fourth. It’s not that expensive. It does require much caution to prevent electrical shock and X-ray overexposure. If you’ve got any ham radio friends, it should be easy for them to build. In Australian talk - cheers!

[@judithbogner3222]

I came home from a busy camping and fishing trip with my 2 sisters, where there is no internet, and found your video and the soothing, awesome music. I thank you tremendously for this. Your gems are beautiful too! ❤

[@blackopaldirect]

That is awesome! Glad you love the outdoors

[@judithfairchild8620]

What a beautiful pair of stones. Some blessed person is going to enjoy wearing them.

[@scottday8454]

Great work again Justin. Bravo! Awesome to watch a master craftsman working their skills and showing their craft. Reminds me of when I visited Europe (almost 30yr ago) watching masters making Venician Glass products.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks again!

[@marycomeau9364]

Only a Master can make Nature's beauty truly shine. You never disappoint Justin. Thank you for allowing us to witness your joy.💗💗💗

[@78LedHead]

It's always a great evening when I see a new upload from Justin at BOD. What a magical stone, and also those boulder opals you showed off yesterday.

[@blackopaldirect]

Haha thank you

[@christinechildress5021]

I never tire watching your videos! Like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will end up with! What a lovely pair of gems. They will make a great pair of earrings. ❤BOD. Hello to you all!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Will-be-free]

I like it much better with the usual commentary. I would for example like to know what you saw that made you cut the stone in half.

[@marionlesage4794]

I loved this Justin! This sums up why I started watching your channel: the videos always relaxed me after a long day and the beautiful opals that you produce just make me happy! Those are two of your best yet opals: they remind me of a pair of gorgeous blue eyes. ❤❤❤

[@debbiependleton8507]

Wowza, you don't see this perfect color that often. Brilliance is the word I'm thinking.

[@TomsBackyardWorkshop]

This is the one i voted for because I have a stone I've been putting off cutting that is very similar. I cant decide if I want to cut it in half like you did or not. It looks like your worked out however the color around the perimeter is better than the color in the middle.

[@mm6705]

maybe cut the better color outside off, and doublet them, use lesser color center for bigger stone...my thoughts

[@EdG-x5c]

Wow, been watching for a couple of weeks. The hum of the wheel, Justin’s soothing voice and his magical hands plus the stunning, beautiful opal are a delight to watch!

[@blackopaldirect]

Welcome aboard!

[@dylanmeyer6614]

What voice? This was ace but he was completely silent in this one.

[@jjbud3124]

@@dylanmeyer6614 Well, he or she said they were watching for a couple of weeks. I know he didn't keep quiet in all his videos for 2 weeks.

[@dylanmeyer6614]

@@jjbud3124 ok my mistake. Apologies. I misread the comment and thought it only referred to this latest instalment.

[@jaybyrdcybertruck1082]

Fantastic video! love this style of letting your work do the talking! Also love your other videos when you do explain things, but this is a nice added change to your video selections! Keep being creative! You have spent a lifetime bringing beauty into the world :)

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you like them!

[@MildTimes]

such beautiful opals 😮 can’t wait to see what the next rough piece holds!

[@tywren2486]

Wow, super thick color bar on this one. And it cut into an amazing pair! Not quite as black as I like, but then again I like those jet black opals where the color is only seen in sunflash.

[@blackopaldirect]

Sure is!

[@arthurjones9580]

I enjoy each of your videos! This pair is so beautiful! Magical!

[@markbrielmaier4873]

Interesting format but I love your commentary on the normal format. You add so much with your voice over. It is good to try things even if some of your people might want something else!

[@bryanwillingham7023]

Best Monday night new video from Black Opal Direct!!!Cheers

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@sinisterscorpion1331]

Yet another spectacular vid of you & your amazing craftsmanship Justin,with your dad ever close by watching over you as you as you go about creating amazing pieces.What a sensational pair of end product Black Opals 😍 Top effort 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Sinister

[@julieannejoolz]

Not everyone would have looked at that Nobby and seen the potential..I think some would have cut it and thought is was flawed because of the darkness in the center of each piece. But you, saw the potential and made something so special out of it..a pair of such lovely pieces, it's amazing! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lloydbellis7360]

That was awesome, two beautiful stones. 😎😎😎👍👍👍 Thank you

[@chrismack5908]

Absolutely wonderful photography and music! Great storytelling!

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephaniecruvant9130]

Fascinating! How can you possibly know which way an opal will face best! Conundrum & MAGIC!

[@ebonfae9936]

Stunning pair!!

[@blackopaldirect]

You are so kind

[@steveclark4291]

Wow ! What a Totally Awesome pair of Opals ! Thank you Justin for sharing this with me !

[@blackopaldirect]

Our pleasure!

[@davids7556]

I really enjoy this video format, very soothing ❤ keep up the good work

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Love watching you hone your craft

[@robertprice6802]

This is timeless ❤

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@ficheye00]

You're videos just keep getting better and better, Justin, Thanks for taking us into the dreamtime. It's much appreciated.

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you like them!

[@veganbutcherhackepeter]

YOUR! That I see this mostly from native English speakers drives me up the wall as someone whose first language isn't English.

[@timothyodonnell8591]

Justin - lovely gems! FWIW, I prefer the videos where you provide verbal analysis of what you are doing and why, even if it's dubbed after the fact. IMAO, it’s the "why" that makes your videos interesting. It also adds drama to see if your instincts about the "why" were correct. In this video, you cut the rough opal (nobby?) with the saw before it even touched the wheel, leaving it to my amateur, uninformed opinion as to why. That's just my opinion, and it's worth exactly what you paid for it.

[@007goretex]

man your production has taken quite a turn, youre gifted at conveying the motion of life

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you you are very kind

[@blazyd22]

I always enjoy the tutorial you give Justin,however just having a backing track during the process was very pleasing this time.

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad it worked for you

[@philgroves7694]

Flashes of violet - truly they are amazing! Mother Earth would say that you are showing us her hidden beauty!

[@walterengler5709]

Those are the most beautiful blue stones I have seen. To me the blues purples and greens ARE the stone the black is mere highlighting of the beauty.

[@LaurelLeeLRGP]

I'm weeping right now because this is the most beautiful introduction I've even seen you do. Music, editing, visuals are sheer perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@blackopaldirect]

You're the best! Thank you

[@ianmax5263]

Funny I feel exactly the opposite about this video. I didn’t like a constant music overlay, missed the cutting comments and silly Justin. I actually fast forwarded to the end to see the beautiful stones. To each their own. I’ve watched all of your videos and thank you for what you do. You got me through the pandemic. Each video was a spot of light in the dark times.

[@straybubbles7334]

Buy him a glass of wine first will ya

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya Justin, awesome video and beautiful stones, and they came out beautifully. They are a very unique color. I hope you have a awesome blessed day mate. Cheers! Cya! 😺🐟 out!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you Catfish I always appreciate your support

[@tymeryder7264]

Lovely pair. Well done

[@ieatcaribou7852]

My favorite opal color and you turned it into a work of art.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@dalerolando5371]

Thanks Justin for Sharing !

[@rosemarycarrasquillo7111]

How did you know that the stone was a black opal. Opal is my birth stone. Hard to find here in the city for a reasonable price. The outcome is beautiful. Where in the world would black opals or other opals come from? Love the video. Like some crafters like quiet to concentrate what they are doing. For me, I need the TV on, just to focus on my projects. Awesome job.

[@joesguiltyguitar]

I nearly cried when you started cutting this stone in half lol but it still came out nicely 👍

[@justinfletcher7630]

Omg me too I thought he wanted the black inside like that I've been looking online for used cutting wheels and now I'm questioning everything I know about life

[@blackopaldirect]

trust in the force padwan

[@joesguiltyguitar]

@@blackopaldirect I couldn't see everything as you can , so I just knew whatever happens would be entertaining 😂

[@Goodisongirl]

Beautiful stones and a great video x

[@wutflex]

Maybe the best video I’ve ever smoked a bowl while watching 😂 that music and the beauty of the stone was a meditative experience ❤

[@oldnick4707]

I haven't even watched it and I'm floored by the close-up photography Justin! This is really cool!!

[@blackopaldirect]

Yes been working on that. Thanks for noticing

[@oldnick4707]

@@blackopaldirect, Checked out the rest of course and think the pair are very neat! Splendid even lol!

[@jeffreyallen3796]

Justin & B.O.D. I wat to say THANK YOU my friends & Teacher for everything especially the emails and time given to us.

[@TimSimpson-e8b]

Never disappointed ,best time spent all week 👍

[@bellashealingartistry8934]

I'm so proud of you! You've come a long way! I know your dad is very proud of you! Keep up the great work! Maybe I'll be able to make it to your booth the next time you're out in Tucson!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@shawnajensen7595]

Wow! Absolutely stunning!

[@tattoedmat]

Stunningly beautiful

[@Mephistopholies]

Good show! My favorite part is watching the process. I'm a monster...

[@susanmiller6023]

They are stunning. The music in this video was amazing.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@reallife7375]

This is a great format👍✅️

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@tianafrancis9827]

Great show. Awesome opals, as always.

[@danielasacchetto46]

È sempre emozionante vedere con quanta perizia fai uscire delle gemme bellissime congratulations per il tuo lavoro😮❤ bravooo 😍👏🤙🤝.

[@66millionyearsago]

great opal stone ,which you did an expert job of cutting.I recently purchased a 3.3ct dark opal from lightning ridge it has a lot of red almost pink, yellow green blue ,they were calling it sunset fire its a pretty nice stone

[@blackopaldirect]

Sounds great!

[@charleslaing148]

kove your work iustin its always surprisibg what happens when you put these stones on the wheel love it mate

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@johnandersen8998]

Justin, love your videos. Enjoy the occasional suspense til everything for the most part turns out beautifully. JUST WANT TO ASK: did you injure your thumb or did that spot show up on its own? Pls check if it’s not an injury. We care, stay healthy!

[@michaelchristianson7743]

UNBELIEVABLE...GREAT PRESENTATION 😊

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you liked it!

[@DirtMcSlime]

I liked the new style. Great production

[@2a-pew-pew-papa685]

I Absolutely Love The Music 🎶 Choices In This Video 😮

[@flyneagle8873]

Happy Birthday Dad, hence the silence. This is for me one of your best, Justin. Your Dad learned you well, your reveal on this Opal is a perfect representation of you & your Dads love for each other.

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@leahlittleton6536]

Rich ocean blues....breathtaking 💙

[@ericandrusty9250]

Hey just incredible, I want to say thank you. You inspired me to take my son for a holiday to lightning ridge. We found some opal after it rained at Grawin. We just picked it up next to the road. So I tried polishing one up and it looks cool. I wonder what’s the best way to get it validated.. cheers.

[@tamelatoggle2897]

Exquisite little matching masterpiece's.

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you think so!

[@yannick7570]

Top video justin like always . Tks mate

[@cohenmantle7260]

Always so mesmerising. Love the pick of music to start… where’s the guitar from?