Turning a fossil into the best crystal opal I have ever cut

[@networkg]

it needs a setting that shows both the back and the front. They are both so stunning you truly can't pick. As for a price, that is easy, if you never sell it, it will always be rightfully "priceless !"

[@thatop]

Yesm.. spinny pendant go brrrrrrr

[@leannemori9688]

It looks like a globe showing continents. A real beauty.

[@claudiosaltara7003]

Le trim E

[@denisecoyne6447]

The camera is making it beautiful, wishing I could see it in person. Wow its amazing!

[@amandadonegan2137]

The 'back' for me...but its truly a pure drop that deserves a band setting and spinner clasp to show both 'sides'..even they where incredible on the dop stick

[@steev927]

Maybe a small, rotating case that lights the gem itself perfectly and would be an amazing addition to an opal shop? Pretty sure that's going into the collection, and not a setting!

[@judithburke1539]

I'm thinking that keeping it in a personal place would be the safest place. In a shop and on display, it wouldn't have much protection from unscrupulous people.

[@karenkaus3746]

The reason you can't put a value on this Opal is because it is "priceless" ! Absolutely beautiful. I love the depth/3D effect.

[@evelynpickwick9822]

That opal doesn’t need a setting. I’m picturing rotating display table with its own spotlight. ❤ What a treasure!

[@niklazz7037]

gotta say the back... that misterious black that suddenly gets a ray of greens and yellows is just amazing. Surreal gem! great cut. I wouldn't let it go either.

[@lizarrrdbeth]

I also think its super cool you still fall in love with these opals after all the years and time you have spent with them. You are not tired of looking at them!

[@amethystanne4586]

Good afternoon from a tiny town near Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, USA. How beautiful! This is how a person can hold the aurora borealis in their hand!

[@blackopaldirect]

Agreed. And nice to see you here

[@amethystanne4586]

@@blackopaldirect thank you, it’s been awhile since I’ve visited.

[@joane.landers9151]

The opal's play of colors are awesome and mesmurizing. What a fantastic gem!

[@costrio]

When I watch Black Opal Direct channel, I always try to remember to turn the video quality up on YT as it often keeps the lowest setting. I just changed it from "360" to HD (1080) and it really brings out the gems' beautiful colors. Sometimes I put it on slow motion too, as you roll it and watch the flashes of beautiful color. Thanks for the show.

[@mpcar74c78]

This beautiful opal is like capturing a rainbow in your hand. The back for me just shines crazy. Gorgeous job as always Justin

[@jenniferlehman326]

WOW!!! That Opal is just..BREATHTAKING!!!!! Just stunning on both sides. I can't pick which side I like better than the other!! Just GORGEOUS, Justin!! I don't blame you for keeping it for your own collection!! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@christianscillia2772]

Black opal direct is a stress reliever channel.

[@kateg7298]

I'm so happy for you that you've found another opal that you're just in love with. I hope that your Dad is looking down and beaming. Sharing the joy with you.

[@tigereye508]

Thank you. It was an honor to watch this.

[@jgrady9553]

There's a world in that opal, and you did it justice. Glad you're keeping it for your collection

[@jamesmatheson5115]

Its mine, My Precious, Its mine, its mine its mine, my precious.

[@Arkie80]

What a find. I'm blown away by the fact opal forms as fossils. That had to be the cut of a lifetime. A family heirloom for certain.

[@annylindsay5358]

Wow, the intricacies on the front, but the depth on the back! Depth is so mesmerising, you could fall in to that one!

[@blackopaldirect]

Totally!

[@kimberlyhendricks1229]

That stone is phenomenal! I think I like the front best. It reminds me of the photos of the the nebulas from space. It needs to be put in a display case that allows it to be suspended and rotate. Thank you for sharing.❤😮😮

[@BoJoFohPah]

I'm actually finding myself choking up and starting to cry at the end of these videos. I've been following Justins channel for so long now I'm emotionally attached to every gem he cuts

[@johnpaxton5841]

Mr Justin , thank you for insight and tutorials for your lovely creations with opals I do a bit of work with Spencer Idaho opals . Thank you for all yours and your father's knowledge. God bless to you and family . Rock on

[@johnpaxton5841]

PS I'd put that in my collection as well simply stunning

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

Oh it's amazing dear Justin and both sides are stunning! 👋💎👍 I can't choose a favorite side, that's impossible. I wish that I could hold the opal in my hand and and watch it for some hours and get lost in it's colorplay. What a dream opal Justin with a galaxy of colors! I can understand that this rare opal is a keeper too! Wonderful, Justin and thank you for the video, so enjoyable and greetings to you all at BOD! 👋♥️👍

[@xbioman7882]

What a gorgeous stone. You must be ecstatic!

[@Themindfultruths]

The back of that stone is truly out of this world!! I would honestly give that gem a fair price of 8600 per Carat.

[@bladed.i.6547]

Gorgeous! I have to say, I think I like the back better -- more variety of colour (at least what we can see on camera!) Either way, I don't blame you for putting it into your collections. Wow.

[@weirdo8643]

😮 That stone is so unreal!! Funny you should say it's out of this world. Right before you said that I was thinking it looked like a galaxy. I would definitely add it to your collection. Thank you for sharing such a special stone with us.

[@wayneraymondsharp9459]

The front is stunning but the back the back is amazingly beautiful and of the highest quality I've ever seen congratulations on adding this to your collection

[@denyscpoyner]

I agree, the back just flashes color a little better. That's got to be one of the most beautiful crystal opals I've ever had the pleasure to see. 😯

[@johannaverplank4858]

Stunning! I think I actually like the back better. It’s hard to decide. What a wonderful gem!!!

[@michaelprue9024]

Thank you for sharing that with us Justin, but honestly, how could you not ??? I know crystal opals are some of your favorites, but this one takes the cake. Just wow ! I love the top of the gem, it’s almost like a big drop of water which contains its own world, its own eco system. But the absolute depth of the back of it reminds me of a marble it’s so clear. Very happy for you sir, and very happy you shared it.

[@blackopaldirect]

Agreed it’s a phenomenal gem

[@davidgraham7223]

Well Justin, that stone is beautiful! I thought the front was the best…but then my eyes focused on the back….OMG back by applause! Keep it, like you say, once it’s sold, it’s gone. A family heirloom makes more sense to me, I share that perspective. Thanks again

[@debbiependleton8507]

I am Awe Struck with this stunning beauty. You are right to keep it for your collection. It would be hard to let this rare beauty go into another's hands. God bless!

[@jimmyehrhardt7019]

Justin after watching your videos for sometime I decided to jump in with both feet and purchased a new cabking and I've never looked back. And honestly it's the most rewarding hobby I've ever come across Thanks to you!!! P.S my Wife is absolutely thrilled but she's wanting something made from every opal I cut...lol By the way the fossil opal is Absolutely beautiful.

[@Shane.Martin]

Absolutely stunning Opal Justin & in my opinion the back is the front and the front is the back. There's no point in even calling a "back" on something as beautiful as this Opal is. Just let the eyes enjoy it from all angles. Amazing work with it too Justin, your craftsmanship is frikn second to none, love how you cut Opals.

[@steev927]

The back is the most amazing opal flash, color, and depth I've ever seen. While the front is absolutely beautiful as well, and flawless... if you said each side were 2 different gems, I would pay more for the view from the back.

[@mookinbabysealfurmittens]

GORGEOUS! Thank you for sharing with us, letting us see such a breathtakingly stunning beauty! - and your skillful work that really makes such a treasure shine brilliantly!

[@mr1880]

I've never seen something with that brightness AND that clarity. What an amazing stone.

[@dvillebenny1445]

Thank you, if it were not for your channel I would never know so much about these jewels. It such a nice way of showing us the best of the best.

[@user-cw9qn1nb2n]

Wow, Justin, that is just stunning. And I reckon $100,000 at least. I mean, where could you find another one? Someone will pay whatever price you ask.

[@shattered-seeds]

yeah the depth on the back makes it look phenomenal, love that side

[@kestonsoldschoolcomicbooks6842]

Congrats, Justin. What a beautiful stone. I want to buy my wife a nice opal to put in jewelry...but I sort of want one of these stones just to hold in my own hands!

[@yvonnemccarthy4957]

It's a tiny universe in 8.6 carats. What a lovely, lovely stone! Beautiful work as always, and congratulations!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheDiplococcus]

The front is stunning, but the back is even better. The depth of it makes you feel like you're looking down from great height onto the surface of a breath-taking alien world of mountains and forests. I've never seen anything like it.

[@jdmac150]

Both sides are beautiful but the depth of colour on the back side is just stunning.

[@joanrieser2580]

The most amazing Opal I have ever seen. I didn’t think it was possible to get any better than some of my other favorites you’ve done ❤❤❤❤

[@marykubasak]

I love both sides - it’s fantastic

[@reginaditt128]

WOW, what a beauty !!! No matter what direction you look at from, it is stunning ❤

[@W.MOpals]

I agree the back of the crystal takes the cake! Thank you for sharing the cutting process. It’s rare to find opal like that and even rarer for some one to show it being cut, we are lucky to have you Justin!

[@blackopaldirect]

You are so welcome!

[@karlahall9058]

WOW!!! Justine, that's the most beautiful and colorful opal I've seen you cut yet. Thank you so much for sharing this with us ❤️. When you were spinning the opal while you were cutting it. It was beautiful because it looked like a rainbow 🌈. Not only is it so beautiful, but it was beautiful while you were cutting it. What a treat😊

[@su-ux9tp]

Yesss, it's a keeper! And another precious stone for your collection. Congratulations🎉

[@Gigi-14]

The back has a better pattern but the front is stunning also. Keep it for your collection Justin. Your heart would break to sell it 😊

[@ThatOpalGuy]

Cracking stone. I understand why it is going to be cut. I am very happy you have the resources to buy that piece. I THANK you for sharing the journey with US! I cannot decide. that back is just as stunning as the front, and vice versa.

[@ConnieBroski]

It’s gorgeous. I completely understand why you want to keep it for your collection. Thank you for sharing it.

[@cheyennereeves6863]

Both sides are stunningly beautiful, if I had to pick, I would have to choose the back because of all that incredible depth.

[@lisamiller2227]

That's absolutely stunning and one of a kind.

[@stephaniecruvant9130]

"Nothing that compares" is the best possible description. This stone is beyond the ken of imagination.

[@mikevee9145]

Cameras never capture the beauty of opal, so one that looks this good on film I can only imagine how it looks in person.

[@verpine3534]

Both sides of that stone are heavenly. I think the front has better up-front, smack you in the face color. The back side has all the depth, and layers of much subtler flashes. This is what I see through the camera. To me, the fact that at some point that opal was the home of a living creature adds a depth of meaning that few other opals could equal. Thanks for sharing this polishing journey with us, Justin! It should be a focal stone for your collection.

[@elizabethlittler4472]

I never doubted that it woulld stay with you 😊

[@oldinuselesshancox5194]

Definitely top right of the back , I'm getting the feeling that's one of the best gem you've done in years

[@JerryBracken-vr5ml]

Very beautiful congratulations on your new addition to the collection.

[@trippstickx]

Seems every time I'm at a low point in my life the YT Algo brings me back to you to give me that much needed relief and hope in life again. Thank you for always reminding us the beauty of this planet.

[@carolinepotts5448]

How absolutely gorgeous - thank you so much for sharing

[@topcat8839]

Wow this gem deserves a name. a title. Its beyond beautiful, so many different patterns and colours. Thank you Justin and Black Opal Direct for sharing the birth of this one of a kind gem, feel honoured. Until next week.....

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

I adore the back, beautiful example.

[@Elga1976]

The back is stunning ❤

[@sherrychaney9946]

Opals are my favorite ! This is truly one of the most Beautiful ones I've ever saw.I agree both sides need to be showcased in a setting !!!

[@yvettewatson5822]

Fabulous......it's literally a 'looking glass'.........of geometric shapes, alleys, and streets of light!!! I'm mesmerized❤️

[@tianafrancis9827]

Beyond awesome. Thanks for taking us along.

[@user-hl6xc8jq8o]

I'm glad you're keeping that one. I had to sell my gem pinfire black opal gents ring, and never seen another like it. ❤😊

[@ralphferrara5152]

Absolutely beautiful stone.

[@suzycat2026]

Thanks for sharing such a relaxing & pleasurable experience. Glad you are keeping it, I wouldn't let go either. Awesome moments with you Justin. x 😻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌠

[@selfretired3025]

So glad it's going in your collection... and I think the front is slightly nicer with the mix of colors. What a beauty! 👊❤️

[@LientjeArt]

This is truly one of the most beautiful opals I've ever seen, I literally gasped when seeing the final result! Both sides are absolutely stunning and I can't blame you in the slightest for keeping this in your collection. Truly one of a kind - priceless!

[@lizarrrdbeth]

I love it!!! Its beautiful!! Congrats! I'd love to see that one in person!!!

[@calvinsplan4774]

Can I have your life for just one day, a day like that would last me a lifetime. You are truly blessed.

[@JonGilGonefishing]

Wow. It hurt my eyes when you turned it over. Like an eye cramp from how intense the colors were. Most amazing colors.

[@kevbruce9191]

That's stunning mate 👌 Crystal is my kryptonite 🎉

[@brentedwards2606]

Wow, amazing opal! Glad to hear you've decided to keep it.

[@Ahm3d_Magdy]

I have been watching your videos for many years this one is my fav gem ever, I wish I can buy one from you

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

If it hangs from a necklace, there is no front or back.

[@MJSkmb]

The back is absolutely amazing! It's such a beautiful stone by far the best I have seen on your channel thanks for letting us be apart of that beaut!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@tymeryder7264]

The rays of the sun, captured in the moment of the stone. Breathtaking.

[@charlestipton6287]

Congratulations on 250k subscribers 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 let go people hit that button

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you

[@jhallack7491]

That shell fossil opal is unbelievable....!!

[@ResaJo1]

I'd LOVE to be the lucky jeweler to create a piece that showcases that entire gem! SO BEAUTIFUL, I'm glad you polished it all way round! AMAZING cutting, as usual! Bravo Justin!

[@johnmahan9336]

The back and the top! 😊

[@exious1]

My wife just received an Dark Opal today that we bought from your website. It is the perfect size to replace to stone in her favorite ring. She is so happy. Thank You, the stone is unbelievable. I love your videos, but the videos do not do the opals justice. In person, your Opal makes me think that I have never seen a real opal before. Thank you again

[@blackopaldirect]

That’s is awesome to hear and you are most welcome

[@summersands8105]

I'm glad you decided to keep this stone. She is gorgeous. I think you should call her Gemini as both sides are equally beautiful.

[@Bobbyo60]

That is one breathtaking opal!!

[@woody2669]

I see a pattern of you going back to your old Gemasta friend when you have a stone like this one.. the comfort level is understood!🙂✌️

[@connifilteau2678]

Never seen anything like that minutes-long rainbow, flashing full spectrum colour in liquidity, against the wheel. Just Wow. Yes, incredible. Thank you for sharing the beauty of this Opal. Showstopper, being a crystal fan. My vision saw a drop pendant, hehe ;] love yours for the keeps. Amazing shiny polish with stunning flashes. ty. That made my day and ahead, never to unsee.

[@SubjectiveFunny]

Wow... That is a stunner.. I remember thinking on some of your other gems that nothing would beat them, but you always outdo yourself.. This is truly special.

[@TomsBackyardWorkshop]

The back is definitely its best side. That is a six figure stone if I've ever seen one.

[@michaelwalmsley9810]

Years ago when my Dad was alive and mining he would go on and on about crystal, "you haven't seen anything until you've seen a top crystal" he would say. I was always a black opal fan, couldn't really see what all the fuss was about.....until I watched this video, mesmerizing. Thank you Justin,

[@blackopaldirect]

Love this

[@SewTexas]

She's truly a beauty.

[@amberandrews6842]

I think I might like the back better. It's got DEPTH! Both sides are magnificent!! Truly a one of a kind. Thank You for sharing this beauty. 🥰🥰

[@blackopaldirect]

You are so welcome!

[@mtnvalley9298]

Thanks for the show Justin and Co, Greetings from OriMike in Granby, Colorado!

[@lloydbellis7360]

An absolute belter of a gem. You did it justice. You can’t put a price on it. A master class. Thank you 😎😎😎👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@jameskleatsch4069]

Back!

[@errmathew]

Absolutely beautiful. I mean you gotta show off both sides! Might just be my eyes, but I can see a skull. Got yourself a crystal skull mate! haha. 🙏 May your passion lead you to more just as and/or even more beautiful as this one. Been watching your videos for awhile now. Always find them calming and inspiring. Hopefully one day I can pay you a visit and purchase something absolutely out of this world.

[@jeffffro7674]

The colors are so incredible that one, made me cry. Thank you for sharing it!