Aussie crystal opal bought from the miner and cut for maximum beauty

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Australian crystal opal is the second most valuable type of opal in the world next to the elusive and super rare black opal.
Crystal opal is a translucent type of silica that has the most amazing 3D play of color.
This gem displays that amazing 3D color on Color but has a few issues and inclusions that need to come out for it to be a perfectly cut gem.
Stay tuned to see what comes of this rock - warning, you may need to wear sunnies!
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@nocoffeebadday695 6 месяцев назад

Man, idk. that might be the brightest, most colorful opal I've seen you cut. We really need a showcase video of all your best gems even if it's little cuts from previous videos. You have so cut so many great looking gems.

@sandeman1776 6 месяцев назад

The one from under his dad's shed was pretty spectacular.

@chrisberry9017 Месяц назад

I absolutely understand what you mean, Justin. Unfortunately my dear husband was in care with vascular dementia for five years before he died last year, so gifts were ‘difficult’. Not long after he died, I purchased an opal ring, which just spoke to me. It was secondhand, and has a lovely energy about it. I feel Alan’s presence very close every time I wear it. Rest peacefully my dear.

@kathybrandt6060 6 месяцев назад

At first, I would’ve said, Dremel out the sand and put another opal right in that spot. But the stone you created is so beautiful, I have changed my mind. You did the exact right thing. And that’s why I don’t cut opals for a living. I just enjoy the ones I have. Kathy ❤

@subvertedworld 6 месяцев назад

The color on this opal is absolutely divine. That color and pattern is absolutely top notch. God sure is amazing and Justin's cutting skills really do this stone justice.

@jhance265 6 месяцев назад

I’m home sick with Covid and I’ve watched all of your videos now I’m sad because I don’t have any new videos to watch 😢 I appreciate your sense of humor and watching your videos is so peaceful ❤ I’m watching in upstate western NY lots of love

@nancycurtis7315 6 месяцев назад

What an absolutely stunning opal. It will bring many years of enjoyment to a lucky person. 😊

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

I think so too!

@steveclark4291 6 месяцев назад

Wow , that Crystal Opal has a kaleidoscope of color especially when you rotate it ! Thank you Justin for sharing this with me !

@dannmarceau 6 месяцев назад

I think that is the most attractive crystal opal I have seen.

@janicedyck9212 6 месяцев назад

That was an absolutely beautiful gem. And loved how you played out the play of colours. And yes, all of us who have bought your opals love them and plan to pass them on to our grandchildren

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

@arthurjones9580 6 месяцев назад

Stunning!!!

@hijo7461 6 месяцев назад

😢

@MatHarford 6 месяцев назад

That is one of the most vibrant crystal opals I've seen you cut ever! You are magician! You're the goat of opal cutting, and teaching people along the way.

@HE-pu3nt 5 месяцев назад

Wow. It might only be a smidge over a carat. But that Opal is ethereal. It's like a small, crystal clear pool of water with tropical fish dancing threw it. A delight to behold.

@jeffheaslip 6 месяцев назад

That is one of the brightest and prettiest Opals I have seen you cut! Thanks for sharing it Justin!

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Wow, thanks!

@W.MOpals 6 месяцев назад

Wow the clarity on that crystal is divine! What a way to start 2024! Welcome back BOD team, can't wait to see what this year brings you :D

@nathanthomas8184 6 месяцев назад

Justin each turn of precision makes the Kaleidoscope bliss

@carolmatlock7035 6 месяцев назад

Whoo-wee, that little booger is on fire. Very nice. Well done.

@Doxymeister 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely gorgeous. That gem nearly shines of it's own light, the play of color is so intense. Truly makes me happy to look at it! Thank you Justin.❣

@nancycurtis7315 6 месяцев назад

Good morning BOD and family, staff and friends of BOD. Greetings from Dimboola, in Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺. 😊

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Good morning Nancy, thanks for tuning in, hope you have a wonderful day ⭐️

@lisacrandall409 6 месяцев назад

What an absolutely dreamy crystal opal, I am very jealous of whoever buys it! 😍 If I had that stone in a ring, I would stare at it all day long and people would wonder why I kept moving my hand 😆

@cathifamjourney469 6 месяцев назад

Lol,I just wrote nearly the same comment! It's quite a true statement, though. It truly is a knockout gorgeous crystal gem! ❤

@lisacrandall409 6 месяцев назад

@@cathifamjourney469 great minds think alike 😀

@glenjones5416 6 месяцев назад

Go Maestro Go!! Got on early. Finally retired.(75). Beautiful piece sir.

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Nice enjoy

@naomidonovan-perry2667 6 месяцев назад

Each gem you create is breath taking.

@christinechildress5021 6 месяцев назад

I’ve missed our Monday nights together and then you come back with bang! Wish I could see it in person. ❤️to all at BOD!

@user-ud6ej5kb6k 6 месяцев назад

That is the one of the brightest I’ve seen. Absolutely beautiful.

@veganbutcherhackepeter 6 месяцев назад

To see so much beautiful opal disappear almost hurt physically, but I agree that what you did was the optimal choice.

@Cliffepoos 6 месяцев назад

That is one of the most beautiful stones I have ever seen you cut Justin. Presonally I prefer black opals, but I still think that is beautiful.

@martyparsons8395 6 месяцев назад

I'm not usually a huge fan of crystal opal, but this one is fantastic! Those pinks are amazing!

@Hucksty 6 месяцев назад

Crystal opal by for the prettiest of the opal world! If I had the money Id have been straight online to buy that! Just stunning!

@davidkeys1879 6 месяцев назад

I’ve had a lot of fun watching the thumb ding grow out lol. Been there done that!!🤣😂🤣😂

@eloerch7 6 месяцев назад

So many colors, so much movement and play, bright and crisp. Amazing.

@cathifamjourney469 6 месяцев назад

Justin, my eyes actually teared up, looking at this gem. It has all the colors! I am quite jealous of whoever gets this beauty. It's probably good that it isn't me because i would get literally nothing done at all because of looking at this opal! ❤ .

@DeborahMull 6 месяцев назад

Hello Justin , I hope you and your family had a great holiday . Watching you cut and polish that opal just amazes me . Wow ! It turned out beautifully !

@kimetherington2252 6 месяцев назад

Wow, beautiful, magical, it could put a spell on you! Justin, you are a master gem cutter nodoubt! Keep up the great content! We always want more! Catch you on the next. ✌️😊

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you!

@freedom4all581 6 месяцев назад

I have a handful of stones from black opal direct and I could never imagine purchasing opal from anyone else. I truly believe he by far one of the greatest opal cutters alive today. Yes there are plenty of people that can cut opal but not quite like Black Opal Direct

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Shucks my head has now grown haha. Thank you 🙏

@liquidelectrum 6 месяцев назад

Glad you’re back for 2024! Yay!

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Glad to be back

@marycomeau9364 6 месяцев назад

The love of opal shines in every single one you cut. This is so beautiful.

@chachartiste 6 месяцев назад

Hello from France! Loved the video, this was a realllyyy beautiful cut!! ✨ Would love to see the before next to the after at the end of the video, next in the future! As maybe this way the people telling that you "waste the color" of the stone would really see the work you do, and how you highlight the qualities of the gemstone!

@jmpattillo 6 месяцев назад

So beautiful. I don’t see myself buying an opal, but I love to watch you cut them.

@williammcdonald3293 6 месяцев назад

Wow! It's like the different colors are reflecting or bouncing off and against each other. I love the orange color.

@robgilbert4556 6 месяцев назад

Some of the most vibrant colors ive ever seen i really like the stones where alot of carat weight isnt potch

@jameshancock1515 6 месяцев назад

That stone is simply Magical.!!!!

@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871 6 месяцев назад

Turned into a ripper Justin! Jellies really can look gorgeous. Have a ripper mate!

@MARYBOORMAN 6 месяцев назад

Nature's supernatural miracle - OH WOW - QUEEN OF GEMS - this is spectacular Justin. Just fabulous! :-)

@keithr.4735 6 месяцев назад

clearly the nicest opal I have seen you cut. just over a carat but still the nicest!

@nickfranklin1867 6 месяцев назад

What a cracking piece of crystal opal Justin!

@BradGryphonn 6 месяцев назад

I saw your thumbnail in my sub feed a few days ago, and because of the original title, I didn't click. Probably because I had just been purging a bunch of content farm channels in my recommended list and my 'clickbait' radar was turned up to the max. But when I saw this title, I clicked. I like the challenges you face, and I like a descriptive title. Thanks, mate. Love your work as always.

@toekstraatman 6 месяцев назад

This episode was enchanting. Such a beautiful crystal.

@ARC.475 6 месяцев назад

Even rough that gem almost hurts my eye❤ What a magnificent gem❤ and Yay that black spot in your nail is almost out 😂

@seantiz 6 месяцев назад

Stunning beauty. Well done Justin. Well done.

@ceanothus_bluemoon 6 месяцев назад

The brightness of the colours are amazing, almost like it's lit from within. Beautiful!

@xjunkxyrdxdog89 6 месяцев назад

Im binge watching every gem cutting and lapidary video on youtube. You're really a pleasure to watch. I've been looking for new career paths and gemcutting is very attractive to me. Opal seems like a much more advanced material, but I can see why so many people are hooked.

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Welcome aboard!

@mousiebrown1747 6 месяцев назад

That PINK is crazy !😱🤣😂

@AndyFromBeaverton 6 месяцев назад

If you ever get an opal with a sand spot dead center that can't get removed, I'd love to see you put a diamond in that hole. Please!!!!!

@judithgockel1001 6 месяцев назад

NOT a diamond, a gemstone that picks up the main or most interesting color, adding sparkle without overwhelming the opal.

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

YES

@judithgockel1001 6 месяцев назад

Note on my note, a small cabochon would be even better in some opals.

@bonnieroffman5453 6 месяцев назад

Justin, this one takes my breath away and fills me up with the most amazing feeling. Thank you so very much? ❤😅

@user-ls6mv7ue5z 6 месяцев назад

I love these special gems like that one. Someday I'd like to roll one around in my own fingers to see the play of color. The jewelry stores at our local mall only have a few white boring ones

@patlad8433 6 месяцев назад

Wow one of the best little crystal gems ive seen on this channel Justin. Ideal for an engagement ring not too big and plenty of colours. Hard to let that one go

@jktrollz_gaming9307 6 месяцев назад

Its because of your videos and teaching that I have started cutting opals and other stones at home. Its been a more learn it by doing teaching myself, but with knowledge from your videos I have been able cut a couple stones I'm proud of.

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

That is awesome!

@zgreen9673 6 месяцев назад

The depth of colour is amazing 😍

@bentationfunkiloglio 6 месяцев назад

Magnificent gem. Thank so much for documenting its creation and sharing the video. Sounded like you originally intended to slice the gem such that the sand pit would be on the edge. Perhaps, I just misunderstood your comments. In any event, the final product was amazing.

@thomaskendall452 6 месяцев назад

What a fabulous opal, Justin!

@LisaMattison 6 месяцев назад

I am totally smitten with your stone. Not like is will ever happen but, Aussie is on my bucket list. I would love to find a opal any type 😅

@samanthafairweather9186 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful gem! The colours were popping!! Great job Justin. Hope everyone at BOD had a great Christmas. Thanks for a great start to 2024. I was missing watching my favourite channel. 💖🇭🇲

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Thanks again!

@topcat43truffles15 6 месяцев назад

Stunning Justin, simply stunning! As always, thanks for the post. 👍🏻🍻😎

@arthurjones9580 6 месяцев назад

4000 what a bargain!! You work magic on these beautiful pieces of nature!

@lulujazzmusic 6 месяцев назад

Great! Come and see Black Opal, the world's largest

@stephaniebray3983 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful from the start. Looking forward to seeing what you have.

@suzycat2026 6 месяцев назад

❣Happy New Year Justin & BOD❣🌠 What a way to start the year. 😊 What colours, layers of patterns to see through! It must be the most opulent crystal opal I've seen. Well done.😻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@dianmusselman6900 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely beautiful. Opals are my favorite stone, I have several opal rings, pendants, earrings from white opals to the bluer ones that’s had more fire.. I’d love to have one as big and beautiful as this one ❤

@sandmaker 6 месяцев назад

So much color. I'm always amazed. Thank you for sharing. 😊

@tracydavidson6685 6 месяцев назад

You Create such gorgous an very Beautiful opal gemstones. Each ones are a master piece. In its own way! ❤❤. Opal is my birth stone!

@blackletter2591 6 месяцев назад

It sounds like you may have a dragon's hoard of beautiful opals. As a fellow dragon, I'm jealous!

@iancanuckistan2244 6 месяцев назад

Another beautiful gem from the master. Congratulations!

@louyeo6571 6 месяцев назад

Another little beauty - Justin, your videos have really opened my eyes as to how stunning these gems can be. I guess that previously I’ve only ever seen pretty, but mediocre opals. I still don’t think they are the stone for me but, man - I really love them now!

@kevdimo6459 6 месяцев назад

Gotta love Opal! That’s magnificent Justin congratulations!

@geoffdridan6752 6 месяцев назад

What a gorgeous little stone. Brilliant colour and pattern. Great in a ring for sure.

@ralphferrara5152 5 месяцев назад

What a beautiful stone. The colors are amazing. Great job Justin.😊

@kathryndowsett6494 6 месяцев назад

That opal made my heart ache. Brilliant!😊😊

@bentennyson6009 6 месяцев назад

That is good, stable, old school crystal opal.

@amberandrews6842 6 месяцев назад

That is absolutely beautiful. What a fantastic stone! The owner will be thrilled and proud to wear that! Happy New Year!

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Happy new year!

@redeyestones3738 6 месяцев назад

Stunning little gem!

@suemick8709 6 месяцев назад

What a beauty! So many colours.

@TreeCutterDoug 6 месяцев назад

Cheehoo!!! One banger of a gem, Justin! Helluva way to start the new year! Hope you and yours had a lovely holiday season... Safe travels to Tucson and best of luck with sales out there!

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@jackiehocker4960 6 месяцев назад

❤❤Lovethis opals Justin. Great gem, Great job. Thank you!!!

@hippopotaman075 6 месяцев назад

Hope you had a merry Christmas and happy new year, thats a great start to 2024, the way the colour projects makes it look like a facet cut, absolutely beautiful. Kevin from beaconsfield.

@christinevr7698 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely stunning gem! One of my favourites of your many cut stones.

@victorroy9721 6 месяцев назад

Happy new year

@joannewakefield1528 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful gem of a crystal. The crystal opals are definitely my favourite too.

@PapasGems 6 месяцев назад

That is such an Amazing Gem! Thank you for sharing. ❤

@1catfishuntermiller753 6 месяцев назад

Hiya Justin, awesome video and beautiful stone, it came out so beautiful. The colors and patterns are beautiful. I hope you have a awesome blessed day mate. Cheers! Cya! 😺🐟 out!

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! You too!