Uncut gem black opal delivers a surprising result!

Strap in for a roller coaster ride of ups and downs when this uncut gem rough opal puts Justin through the wringer. A typical nobby opal with a not-so-typical outcome.
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[@kaynefryday6637]

You know something good is on its way when Justin opens up with a dance 😂 you rock mate

[@cyann410]

I actually gasped when I saw the intensity of that color after polishing! I felt like I could fall into that stone, staring at it. ❤❤❤

[@jenniferlehman326]

Personally, Justin, I like that little bit of Potch in the centre. It gives that Opal even more character, I think!! I love it!! It's a stunning Opal, even with that tiny bit of Potch in it!! Best Regards from your friend the Retired Paramedic, and a S&R Dog and Handler Team Trainer and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖💖🇨🇦

[@TheDiplococcus]

This might be an unpopular opinion, but I actually preferred this gem with the dark potch in the centre at the point you took it to the finer wheel. I loved the aesthetic of the triangular black potch in the dead centre surrounded by the four separate fields of dancing colour that almost perfectly quartered the gem. To me the effect was kind of 'magical portal' and was really attractive.

[@tektrixter]

I'll second that opinion!

[@IamBATMAN2024]

Looked like an alligator or dragon eye.

[@blackopaldirect]

Fair call

[@domesticterror7970]

Inclusions make a precious stone a signature piece. It can be identified from ALL the other stones by that inclusion. The "seeing eye" opal was fabulous! This black potch signature is clearly one of a kind! I believe such stones, depending on the inclusion, will increase in value because of its individual nature. I have considered an amethyst stone that has a darker color in the middle as if it's giving birth to something precious! But the seller wanted too much for it. And now I regret not buying it.

[@IamBATMAN2024]

@@domesticterror7970 to the minority yes. It’s still an imperfection as of now lol.

[@WhiskeyWoman]

This might be my new favorite gem I have watched you cut. I am not a collector or know anything about gems/stones/rocks but I enjoy watching all the same. For me what you do is another form of art.

[@dustbunny3824]

I love the purple ripples in it. Beautiful.

[@statewench2828]

The Potch actually gave the stone more depth IMO which counts for nothing of course. Congratulations another beauty!

[@ChattyCharlieStore]

Glad to see the old Justin Back, I really like to see your personality come out and have fun with cutting. I know you have a business to run but this is the content I really like to see.

[@VendettaProspecting]

JUSTINS DANCING!!! LETS GET THAT OPAL RUBBED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@blackopaldirect]

LOL

[@Anahid-uc2di]

@@blackopaldirect mm

[@markstaub5250]

Best part of my day. Thanks

[@blackopaldirect]

YAY

[@ieatcaribou7852]

Another incredible video! So glad to see you get funky once again like your older videos.

[@blackopaldirect]

Lol its hard to me to funky lol

[@tonywild1963]

That is such magnificent colour and so dark, love the dancing Justin. Good to see you larking around again. Thank you

[@trumpatier]

It's good to see the silly dancing make a return, Justin 😄 I know this video is gonna be a good one before I watch it.

[@blackopaldirect]

LOL thanks Trumpatier

[@nancypiros9133]

Wow!!!!!!!!!! Jackpot! Gorgeous black opal Justin!!! Congrats! Love your labradoodle too🐾🐾!

[@amandadonegan2137]

I love the longer videos with as much reveal from rough as possible 🤗🤗

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you like them! me too

[@rodjames2]

Hi Justin Canada here. I never thought I would spend time watching opal cutting and polishing. I'm hooked now and find it kind of therapeutic to watch the stones turn into beautiful gems. Your skills are remarkable! I watch a lot of automotive restorations and it takes a long time to see the finished result. With your work it takes just minutes to see something beautiful and with metal work and final paint it can take months.

[@philgroves7694]

Great job Justin! Love watching your enthusiasm and your professionalism ... always interesting, educational, and fun! There's not a gemstone around that can hold a candle to a black opal!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks Phil I appreciate you having a watch

[@philgroves7694]

@@blackopaldirect Always Justin (and crew) - thank you!

[@michaelprue9024]

OMG ! The play of color in that gem was stunning ! And the polish job you gave it was spot on ! Very impressive and such a suspenseful episode !

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you so much!

[@sandmaker]

I'm glad the potch let you win this one. A beautiful and bright stone. Today your a winner!

[@christinechildress5021]

What a way to start the week! Enjoyed the dancing! Lol!

[@cathifamjourney469]

Justin, normally I lean towards the more color the better. But this gem has a personality all of its own. It's fantabulous!!

[@vimalp12]

Thank you Justin for just being you.

[@boxicool]

My favourite opals colors. Amazing. Opals are gems with soul.

[@jarmyvicious]

I knew we would all be dancing by the end of this one! How did I know? ....you tipped me off from the very get go! Cheers! CIAO....

[@blackopaldirect]

lol

[@subvertedworld]

Had me on the edge of my seat again watching it and screaming at the screen like I'm a ringside sports announcer. It's always so exciting, especially after years of watching every single video. This one turned out gorgeous. I love how the color is layered in a few huge overlapping flakes, with a river of black between them. Definitely a special piece!

[@lorenrobertson8039]

Whew! This one certainly was a challenge! Beautiful! And we got a dance!

[@margaretsouayah2597]

Omg, the centerfold pose was priceless! And that grin! I have to be honest, I woud have happily worn that stone even with the potch in the center! I know it takes from the value, but it really made it interesting looking!

[@tammyheffernan329]

Shake it Justin!!! Youre hilarious! Love the opal!

[@georgewelsh8793]

Awesome as usual

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you George

[@thomashall1267]

Kevin Bacon has nothing to worry about. You sir are also the KING of opal cutters.

[@briantayler1230]

G'day Justin, I am always happy to see one of your vids pop up.

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks Brian

[@carinanderson8239]

Happy Dance Time!!! 👏🏻😁 That is a stunning opal.

[@patriciagregorowicz8141]

It's fantastic Justin! Exquisite color. Thanks 👍👏😍

[@78LedHead]

YOU BEAUTY! What a fantastical stone that is, even without the nice, thick, cabochon. Unreal, magical color. Looks like the color you'd see on a mantis shrimp or something. Wild stuff.

[@lenwenzel7440]

With that brilliant blue colour in your stone for a split second I thought I was looking into the sea. Stunning stone.

[@obieobrien5883]

Dance away, Justin! You have earned it!

[@MSmith-cp1tz]

Stunning gem.

[@rosemaryabbott1020]

I felt that the black potch in the center gave it a look of abstract art.

[@TraumaQueen65]

Didn't know I'd missed those intros so damn much. Love your work, Justin 😁

[@mattb5930]

that is a beautiful almost cats eye opal. great watching your work Justin, such passion and experience.

[@marekkram5608]

Brake dancing lol my cup of tea and body poping.. Lol Bless up Justin winked start!!! And you will always find the best in the most dark places in your gems and in your life and with your entertainment to buddy 💯👍⭐

[@stevecasvan5225]

You know of course the potch can hear you. When you did the pre-dance it's saw. It liked it. So it moved back just enough for you to be able to cut the stone. I actually find it really beautiful and intriguing the way that it splits the broadflashes!!!! Ripper Stone mate!! It would be an honor and a pleasure to build a pendant setting for that stone or one like. Just remember the nobbies CAN hear you!!! Good work mate! Steve at Artwerks in the California motherlode!!

[@Experiment.626]

What a freaking gem that color is insanity !!!!!!!!!

[@scorpioncoreuniverse8981]

Man I would call That gemstone the eye Opal. That looks so perfect.

[@judithbogner3222]

Do you think that watching a man, sitting on a creeky stool, rubbing rocks against a stone can be exciting? The answer is definitely yes! You haven't seen suspense until you've seen Justin work on these opals! It is magical! Thank you Justin! ❤️🩷💛💚💙🩵💜🧡🤍🖤

[@bryanduchane2371]

Never imagined Opal cutting being so fantastic....

[@valeriestevens5250]

It's been a while since we've seen a dance. I've missed them. A beautiful opal, by the way. Very lovely.

[@SirSkeets1]

I'm on the edge of my seat watchin' you expose that color bar it's very exciting! :)

[@CarmenShenk]

I loved it already because of that color, but when it broke open for you I shared your excitement! What a gamble, it certainly paid off!

[@RedStoneWhite]

Breakdancing- bringing back the old skool 👊👊👊

[@marionlesage4794]

Sweet! I’ve been looking forward to this one! Looks like the northern lights!❤

[@blackopaldirect]

Its a good one :-)

[@cathifamjourney469]

It's absolutely stunning. I've never been a big fan of the blue, green combo. It's ok, but I prefer the more colorful ones. This gem changed my thinking, what a magical gem! Blue, green, and purple

[@blackopaldirect]

I totally agree! Cathi

[@allysonhean4204]

The way the colour plyed around the centre potch made me think of a four leaf clover..... a lucky lucky stone!

[@dougbarton4531]

G'day Justin. Been watching you cut for years from Newfoundland, Canada. Absolutely love you, mate. Your new Gemfish IF1 is a real beauty too. Been waiting for 2 years for the final reveal. Tres impressive piece of kit my friend. Unfortunately it's a bit pricey for me. Now if it were waterproof and $199 AUD and not USD then I would definitely pull the trigger. Another great opal cutting video as always today and Tamika's 2 second cameo was actually very funny. I can always count on a BOD vid to lift my spirits after a night shift of nursing. So disappointed for you when the black blob refused to completely clear out, but hey that's opal for ya and you did cut an incredible stone when all was said and done. Total emotional rollercoaster, mate. I bloody love it when the color travels across the stone like that, with such effortless fluidity. OMG! OMG! OMG! I don't recall hearing a finished carat weight though? Congrats! Dougie : )

[@x4treme]

Beautiful gem! Keep up the good work Justin and team!

[@redeyestones3738]

I bought a gem light about two years ago. It cost $50, including shipping. It's also waterproof. And in the two years I've had it, I've charged it once. It came with its own charger, (and the charger is pretty small) And I use it a lot. Got it from Riley Gunn. Good alternative, for those on a budget. I also want to eventually get a gem fish i.f. 1 as well. I'd love to support one of my favorite channels in that way.

[@garyinsalaco9530]

Fantastic finish ,glad you got such a beautiful stone ! You are a great joy to watch ! HAPPY DANCING JUSTIN .😊

[@viscountalpha]

Black opals are gorgeous. I was excited to see it even in is uncut form.

[@lloydbellis7360]

That was class, thank you 👍👍👍

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

Congratulations you did it again Justin! I'm sure the dance helped a lot too 😉! Greetings to you all at BOD! 👋💎👍🌞🇸🇪💐

[@carlgoldsmith5444]

From Hip Hop to Hip Op. Speaking from 1st hand experience. Romancing The Stone. Nice.

[@blackopaldirect]

Appreciate that lol

[@cherylburkitt9722]

I choose Justin to work on number 1... cause hes a winner and the shape has some nice round edges to start n he's the dome clone and will be so excited to see the red and all the colours come through... can't wait to watch...❤

[@BIGBaNANaBender]

LoL 🤣 I love your breakdancing 🎉

[@lizarrrdbeth]

Rocking a pair of VANS... just when we thought you couldn't get any cooler!!

[@nancycurtis7315]

Ran late for video.... oh well. Was worth it. Lovely stone. Happy dance. Hoping all are well, in opal land. Greetings from Dimboola, in Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺.

[@sueparras6028]

What a beautiful gem. It's one of the most gorgeous opals I've seen in a while. I actually prefer these darker stones. What a master opal creator you are. Congratulations Justin on another cracker of a gem 💎! 🎉❤✌🇨🇦🥰

[@ginah.9088]

The colors are so amazing! Absolutely beautiful 💜💜

[@danae2882]

Majestic result…(& love the dance)

[@arthurjones9580]

Beautiful gem, I love your videos thanks again!

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

What a beautiful stone just waiting to be discovered under all that potch. Great result, and a good giggle. Just what I needed after planting and watering this evening.

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kolikondriu]

Wow, how wonderful…! A perfect stone for a ring to provoke envy. I am glad that the bet has paid off successfully… : D

[@philcourteney4328]

Always love seeing a new video drop! 🥳🎉👍

[@blackopaldirect]

Yay! Thank you!

[@johnv8963]

Another beautiful gem.

[@julieannejoolz]

Congratulations Justin on making your torch/light..youve thought of all the important elements that make it a superior light..im no expert with opal, i just love watching your channel because you create magic with what you do and i find it absolutely fascinating! This gem today is magnificent, your talents come together to make something so special..👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@audreys.7232]

Look at the purple in that stone. Beautiful 😻.

[@bigdrmr5343]

Absolutely beautiful piece mate!

[@lorijaneiro8999]

Oh my I had chills thinking no but it's beautiful good job!!!

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Worth every penny IMO if not more. Beautiful gem, Justin.

[@keithcunningham7925]

That turned out amazing love that color

[@karenpinson759]

Now that's the type of color I love. Congratulations!

[@blackopaldirect]

Thank you!!

[@Patrick-vc6zk]

Justin, that turned out to be so beautiful! Glad to see the sand took a day off!

[@blackopaldirect]

Agreed lol thanks for watching

[@alistairmills7608]

I LOVE Opal and Opal is my birth stone, how lucky am I ❤🧡💜💚💙🩵

[@bartoszczechowicz5372]

Hi Justin! Nice to see you winning mate:) Even nicer to see you happy and sending the good vibes arround the globe with the cult crazy dance:))))) Greeetings from warm London ( for a change :P)

[@ThatOpalGuy]

The Whack is BACK! lol. great opening. hope you didn't 'break' anything. I hope your short advertising break helps sales. This is the one time I don't skip through commercials on youtube. It's amazing how that stone turned out, after all that tense drama. I am still at the stage where I would have been happy with that top color bar. Still, your knowledge, hunch, and the tools gave you the clutch save. thanks for the thrill ride. (Great editing and cinemaphotography, and soundtrack Tamika)

[@blackopaldirect]

Thanks Don always very kind

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Beautiful colours ❤

[@ddoz11]

Absolutely stunning ❤

[@bryanduchane2371]

Absolutely amazing color. Very unique!!!

[@annasaylor3566]

Lol loved your dance 😂😂😂 that stone is beautiful. Love watching your reaction.

[@blackopaldirect]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Smallathe]

Superb stone and wonderful cutting. Thanks for sharing.

[@dylanmeyer6614]

Great job! Brilliant editing and excitement 'til the end.

[@debbieward9732]

Beautiful!

[@cherylolson3773]

Stunning!

[@JohnJohnson-ms6yc]

Did such a beautiful job❤🎉

[@bethterry4943]

That stone ended up being gorgeous ❤

[@flavormaker]

Wow! I would love to have that one. It’s gorgeous.

[@denniskennedy-xv9fn]

Just Wow...thank you for sharing...you made my day 😊

[@TheOriginalKallenda]

Gorgeous!

[@DreidMusicalX]

Beautiful opal!

[@racheldavey2207]

What a beautiful stone 😮 one of my favorites so far!

[@StephenHeaney-mz7le]

Awesome to see as always, from rock to pure stunning gem.❤ it..