Blue uncut gem rough opal with fire inside - I take its top off 

More public attention should be brought to how contagious opal fever really is.

To be honest it looks like a winter night's sky just after sunset. Midnight's gloom and midday sun, come together, two as one.

The first 4 minutes of the video is EXACTLY why I watch you. Thank you for being you!

It's like a little piece of the night sky...beautiful.

It is all your fault, I didn't have opal fever until I started watching your videos. I have to admit to having a weakness for all gemstones. It was just a matter of time. Love your videos! Thanks for taking us along on the journey.

Maestro, not a disease. A blessing, for all the joy you bring us. We all thank you.

That stone is quite mysterious. The light-to-dark graduation of color is stunning, and the colors are mystical/magical. I could SO see this as a moon pendant or (large) ring. Lovely, as always.

I think the stone is beautiful. It reminds me of outer space. Excellent, as always.

I like that gem better than many of the fancier ones you've cut over the years. It's relaxing to look at like a pool of deep, calm water. I'd make a fine centerpiece for many kinds of jewelry, or something like a keepsake box.

Justin, your elevator doesn't quite go all the way up to the top floor. But I don't think any of us would change it! Keep the awesome videos coming! Love this channel!

This stone is very nice. It looks like a starry sky in evening when clouds and stars are present. Can visualize it in a silver bangle bracelet...or a tiara.

I love the fun you add to your videos. I’ve been watching since just 11k subscribers and it’s no surprise that you’re so popular now. Thank you for sharing your craft, your love and your humor.

I got diagnosed with opal fever shortly after finding BOD on channel! Can’t stop watching. I love seeing what you get out of your box of chocolates each week 😅❤

I love the depth of the color and variation of the blues in this stone! Everything from dark blue to teal from the looks of it!

My mother had a necklace with about a dozen of hazy milky blue stones. The same stuff that was sitting on top of your stone here. Mother said this is what an opal is all about, and I thought to myself - well, it's pretty nice colourful stone, but nowhere close to be as cool as something like an agate or even carnelian, that my mother also had. And for the longest time I did not know what opals really are. And when I found out, I fell in love with them. I'm your subscriber for a year or so, and every time you cut some precious stone out of what seems to be a piece of rock, I feel so much joy. Thank you for that!

I think you have one of the best professions ever. Love watching you work on opal.

Opals are the most beautiful gem and a lot of the beauty comes with the one of a kind patterns they often hold

I actually think this stone's gradual shift from dark to milky pale is a quality in itself, since it does so symmetrically. The stone gets a natural direction, and tells a story, mayhap concerning the grand voyage of a stickleback.

Justin, I love when you show going from the rough Opal to the finished Opal!! It really shows how much care and devotion you have to your craft when you do. Thank you for sharing another amazing journey with Opals!! From a Retired Paramedic, a S&R Dog and Handler Team Trainer, a Horse Trainer and FEI Level 2 Coach and Judge. From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 🇨🇦

I never really liked opal, due to the 'bad luck' label it has been given over the years, but since catching you on RU-vid I've become addicted to it. It's so nice to see so much love that goes into each one you cut, even if they don't have much monetary value, is such a wonderful thing to watch. I sometimes think the 'lesser' ones are much nicer than some of the 'better' ones (not saying that they are not beautiful), but I like them because they are 'different' and not having different would make them less special. Black opals are now a very close second to my favourite gem Amethyst. Not by much lol. Thank you so much for giving us a chance to see the hard work that goes into making them so special.

Hey Justin, great video, had me smiling as you described the “fever”…I got it, can’t loose it, don’t want to, anyway! Nice stone too, first time I have heard that term you used…Commercial Opal, I think I have many of those in my collection. Cheers for now. 14:23

The failures can lead to being grateful, and truly able to appreciate the successes, rather then take them for granted. Thanks again for your humble and gracious spirit.

Yet another beautiful video starring Justin as a superstar of you tube creating yet another gem for this world. Just imagine how many of them gems exists thanks to you mate! Thank you. It seems that opal fever pays back to the entire wold:) Take care and carry on.

Great that you are not just showing us the best gems. keep up the good work!

The imperfect stones with interesting color differences across the face and deep in the stone, as well as interesting inclusions are my favorites! It's like the stone wants to be a one-of.

Excellent video Justin! The music selection was great, the opal fever bit was funny, and the gem was beautiful. If I was working right now I'd probably buy it the second it was put onto the store. I love the transitions between colors, both in the pattern and the potch. It reminds me of Avatar: The Way of Water with its color scheme. Though I was hoping that the cyan would be more pronounced in the final gem, it's still a fantastic opal!

I have to admit I HAVE AN ADICTION.. It's watching you, Justin. :) Your passion, your great gift of seing the possibilities in a "stone" that others might see lying around - and walk right past - without knowing what it is. Seeing your face when you discover a "color" in the stone that surprises you. And finally: your humility

Your opal fever is contagious! I may never collect or cut them but I’m definitely obsessed with watching you cut them! It’s like Christmas! Even the small portion that don’t pan out are interesting learning experiences 💕

Congratulations on such a High Achievement! Wow Justin... you never cease to Impress!! 👊❤🥳

“Kinda like a baby boy when…” 🤣 That bit slayed me 😂😂

That is a nice stone, beautiful but subtle. I cut my first opal at 13 but have controlled it, mostly , for 60 years but that magic stone is still around me. Pieces scattered in my rock garden, decorating my fish tanks, knobs on my saucepan lids and a few as jewellery.

Justin you are the funniest! The award had me rolling.🤣😂😆 I think as long as you aren't skulking in the shadows crouched down saying "My precious!" just holding your rocks and you are cutting opal well,.....I think it's safe to say You are going to be ok. 🤭🎇💍💙💜💚

That little skit was hilarious. I love when there is comedy and really pretty gems I the same video.

Your obsession became a social media hit. 👍 up to you

This is my favorite opal you've done. It's the violet hour in a gem.

Justin is such a lucky guy. He gets to make money off women and gets to go in many times a day all while videoing it so over 100000 people can watch. What a blessed man.

YOU my friend...are who gave me "opal fever". I thank you for that❣️ The ones with red and orange are my FAVORITE! YOU ROCK!!!

Love the outcome. Subtle beauty is underrated.

Now I know what disease has been plaguing me! Thank you for the diagnosis- it saved me some medical bills- money I can, in turn, spend on opals! And that opal is like the night sky- it’s like you can see the universe when diving in with your eyes- stars twinkling and all. ✨

Oh Justin 😆 As the mother of twin sons I can understand your need for help. 🤣😂🤣😂 I enjoy your coping mechanism soooo much!!! 💙💜

I really like that stone-if I had the money,I'd buy it! It has a beautiful color and depth!

Beautiful, the opal looks like a patch of starry night sky.

I definitely have gotten opal fever by watching your videos!!! I have a few pieces from you, and I bought a necklace that gets a lot of complements. I proudly tell them where I got it from!! Thank you for another great video!!!

I love your dry Spence of humour. You are as colourful as the opals you form.

I’ve Been following you for a while now You should do a recap video of all the times you thought a stone is not going to produce and came out incredible it’s very exciting to see the surprise on your face when things work out better than you thought 11:19

I caught Opal Fever at the age of 14 when my brother bought three Orange opals home, the largest about 33 carats. Then, I bought my first opal ring with 6 6×4 CP opals which I treasured for years. When I retired, my boss gave me her ring, a Mexican fire opal and I have loved and treasured it for years. The pla y of color in opals never fails to intrigue, mystify. Thank you, God, for giving us gems.

I realy like this stone. The gradient of light blue to dark blue makes it stunning.

I really love this video. We get your live commentary, really great editing with different camera angle shots, your classic humor, and it all wraps up into a polished video that was really fun to watch

It was a father and son team from whom I bought some opals on the mess deck of the USS Fox when we were tied up at HMS Sterling off of Rockingham, Western Australia in the early 1980s. The bulk of the battle group had tied up in Freemantle, including the carrier. I was grateful that we got the privilege of being on our own in a less urban environment, although we did get the opportunity to stay in Perth for a day or two.

Hate your negativity going into a finished gem! You're skilled enough that more than likely you'll produce a winner!

Start the wheel spinning and the water dripping! Let the magic begin! 😍

Another great show. Always fun and amazing to see the transformation of you and your opals.

Great little skit Justin Love your works 💗😉

You're too funny and yes we all have "Opal fever" and rightfully so. IMO it turned out to be very nice. I like how it transitions across the face.

Justin,love your channel, been watching for 2 years now and love opal,and watching your skill,love opal

I loved the colors. Tricolor with polka-dots... Beautiful!

I always love your skits! They're super funny

Kinda like a baby boy when he first finds..... Omg I laughed way to hard at that lol. :)

Stunning, as always !

Never mind about what all the "arm chair opal cutters" say to do Justin.....You're the expert here, you do what you see fit!

Personaly i'm in love with this one

Yay was so excited for this video

My heart goes out to you. Opal fever is an incurable ailment.... some never come to terms with it. :)

Nice Justin, Quality gem quality video. I actually like the graduated tone (dark to light) in the gem.

I just found your channel, I never really saw opals before, and I’m falling in love with them. They’re so beautiful.

Love the color!!!! Cheers Justin!

It definitely worked Justin, watching your videos and partly to blame outback opal hunters tv, opal fever has spread to Scotland it’s worldwide😂

Beautiful as always 😁

Such a nice stone came out of what looked like just another rock!

For a gem cutter you're a born entertainer Justin. You make the adventure of discovering what's inside each stone a lot of fun!

Bro that piece is amazing. It may not be worth that much, but I love the night sky ombré it has. It’s brilliant

I absolutely love the color of this stone -- blue being a favorite of mine. And the stardust pattern -- like a nebula, or some such. I do also love reds and greens, but this has such a heavenly appeal to it! Thanks for all your videos! ❤

Justin, that was one of your VERY BEST videos EVER! Too bad some crafty person here couldn't make an award of some kind to give you; it would be well deserved! I so enjoyed learning about your opal addiction, and would love to hear more "documentaries" about other aspects of your life...in such a captivating and entertaining manner! I'm sure that a man of your creativity could pull the beloved opals into those stories somehow. I love your sense of humor, esp'y re: the parallel of your love to play with opals as much as a little boy discovering his "pe..." Too funny!!! Don't stop! Keep up the great "performances"!

I actually really like this one. It reminds me of the starry sky. ✨️ thanks for infecting us with opal fever.

Your opening was darn funny. Thank you!

Love your sense of humor

You're just so lovable. Thank you for sharing your passion.

I love watching your talent when I have a issue with claustrophobia all respect for those miners I could never go down that hole LMAO

Always love this start to finish video. 👍🏻

That's really beautiful!! Awesome job!! 👍👍😁

I love the opals, but I love and appreciate your take on life even more. I am so glad I found you!

This isby far one of my all time faves 💜💙🖤💜

Hiya Justin, I'll admit I have a opal addiction too, but I don't lick my stones. I just look at them a lot. 😉 Awesome video mate, and the opal is a beautiful piece in my book. I hope you have a awesome blessed day mate. Cheers! Cya! 😺🐟 out!

Great content. Love the opal fever segment 😂

I don't know much about opals but I watch a lot of your videos and I think this stone is also beautiful. It is still amazing how they were created

You're not alone, boss. It is a very contagious fever.

Very beautiful 💜 Thank you for sharing your knowlage. I have opal fever for sure and any pretty rocks. 😊

Hi Justin, thank you for sharing your knowledge and craftmanship. Greetings from the Netherlands.

So relaxing!!!

So pretty. I like this pattern!

Double the entertainment, keep it up my man! 😆😆😆 too good.

I truly love your antics. Daaaang that was funny.

I think this stone is stunning😍

Hilarious I just love you. I look forward to all your videos

No matter what you say there's no cure for the fever...I know as I've got it bad That Nobby turned out good in the end mate. Given me ideas for few of mine that I didn't think would cut to anything

Been watching for 2 years now! I bought my first opal today, i fear my opal Fever have started😄

Love the opal fever!

Opal Fever! Too Funny, hahaha 😆. Good times!

I love, love the celestial feel that this stone has.

Lol love the analogy of opal fever and your obsession with it. I almost blew coffee out my nostrils!