Cutting a large rough opal into a ripper $12,000 Gem

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Enjoy the journey as I measure, study, critique and figure out the best way to polish a cracker black opal out of this uncut gem. This gem opal far exceeds my expectations and the excitement rises as all the inclusions seem to disappear before my eyes.
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@johnhiggs325 5 месяцев назад

You are the most valuable gem, Justin! You outshine every opal I’ve ever had the pleasure to watch you cut

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Awww stop it my head is swelling

@randym8963 5 месяцев назад

I agree John.... and he keeps getting better. \

@johnhiggs325 5 месяцев назад

@@blackopaldirect You and that crazy Canadian, Dan Hurd, add a lot of light to this world, Justin. It’s much needed. Thank you.

@phillipwasilewski4325 5 месяцев назад

Seriously, Justin has motivated me over the last two years to pursue a career in making opal jewelry after working in restaurants for my adult life. I got my first few pieces of boulder today and I just can't stop admiring them. What a wealth of information and compassion, willing to share what would be treasured secrets to most. Keep it up Justin, you've made me believe!

@garybaker1354 5 месяцев назад

What a wonderful lovely compliment to give.but you know what?? You summed it up perfectly. And I totally agree

@ADDeeJay 5 месяцев назад

holy moly. i really love how each broadflash in each flagstone section has its own play. this is one of my favorites you've ever cut.

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@ADDeeJay 5 месяцев назад

@@GOLD_FEVER pinfire probably.

@lisabusatto2767 5 месяцев назад

Your dad is right there over your shoulder. If you close your eyes you can see him smile!

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

🥹

@GeoBoots 5 месяцев назад

What a beautiful and fitting finale for that mine! Glad it was you who got to usher it into the world. ❤

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you I agree

@jackpetersen5776 5 месяцев назад

As your Dad taught you now you pay it forward and teach your son!!! This is how your Dad lives on.

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Agree with that Jack 🙏

@stanleymerritt2893 5 месяцев назад

Amen.

@gavinlundquist4287 5 месяцев назад

I have no doubt that your dad was watching you as cut this monster gem.

@DeborahMull 5 месяцев назад

Justin , how beautiful ❤️ ! It just glistens ! Your Dad would be so proud of you accomplishments . He did a great job with you . One of these days I will be able to afford your cut opals . Until then , I will dream . Thanks for sharing this 😊

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@yuiopoli9601 5 месяцев назад

It's kind of like a giant pyramid shadow in the flagstone pattern!

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

True

@kellyfullilove 5 месяцев назад

Now that is an opal that has stolen my heart.

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Awww

@sweethome2363 5 месяцев назад

I usually do not care for blue. But…. That stone is absolutely beautiful. Royally blue beauty

@calnative4904 5 месяцев назад

This is probably my favorite opal that I’ve seen you cut, I just love this pattern and color combination.

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Glad you like it!

@lenorekoch6494 5 месяцев назад

Mine, too... A flash of purple against the deep blue, each flake having its own identity but coming together so handsomely!!!

@christinechildress5021 5 месяцев назад

So glad that sand didn’t beat this winner. Such a stunning gem and fitting for one of the last you get from that mine. ❤BOD. Stay well!

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@inkenhafner7187 5 месяцев назад

That's an amazingly beautiful gem! Congrats!

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@mattwethington1552 5 месяцев назад

Good to see a win, positivity is tough to find these days. Keep up the beautiful work

@thenodiggardener 5 месяцев назад

Lovely colour through it too. I didn't expect that.

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

I didn't expect it to be so big

@thenodiggardener 5 месяцев назад

@@blackopaldirect I tried, I really told myself not to, but 'That's what she said' 🤣

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

@@thenodiggardener Steve Carell circles our office everyday

@IIIAnchani 5 месяцев назад

it's always a good day when I see Justin uploaded another vid. Sometimes I catch 'em late, but I do catch 'em all.

@petert3355 5 месяцев назад

That colour bar looked insanely thick. Would love to see what it looks like shining the torch down through the top just to see if it is as thick as it appears.

@yvonnemccarthy4957 5 месяцев назад

That's one of the most beautiful opals I've ever seen in my 65 years. Lovely work!

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you!

@philcollinson328 5 месяцев назад

Justin, you speak so fondly of your Dad. I wish we could have seen you both on these marvelous vids. Your craftmanship, wisdom and golden heart are testament to his fatherhood.

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Phil

@chir0pter 5 месяцев назад

One of the nicer ones you've cut in a while! A very strong gem

@georgemcconnell5405 5 месяцев назад

Out of all the gems I've seen you cut, this one is one of my personal favorites. That color is amazing.

@lauramacdonald158 5 месяцев назад

I don’t own any opal but when I do I would want this color! It’s absolutely beautiful! Great work!

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Pretty cool color huh

@dyrtybarstud5261 5 месяцев назад

That might be one of the `cleanest` examples of flagstone i have ever seen. The almost `tile grout` like separation caused by the clean border of black potch poking through between each flagstone is pretty special.

@BLynnE 5 месяцев назад

That stone is for me one of the most beautiful I’ve seen; I love the richness and depth of color. People can have their diamonds and rubies. I’ll take this black opal over any of them.

@AndyFromBeaverton 5 месяцев назад

It's hard to believe how thick that color was, with a spot or two poking out from the bottom. I never noticed before that your 500-grit wheel is not flat.

@normfredriksen1381 5 месяцев назад

What a beauty. Bright, quick, easy and profitable. You deserved this one Justin. 😎👍

@donmeredith9762 5 месяцев назад

Beautiful stone cut by a professional! Enjoyed watching

@phyllisadams7343 5 месяцев назад

Beautiful Opal. You do a wonderful job. I love watching you.

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@kreamygoodness8158 5 месяцев назад

That's an incredible stone

@amybradley2514 5 месяцев назад

That blue, wow! Gorgeous opal! Indeed lucky to get such a stone among the last from the mine.

@fluggaenkoecchicebolsen 5 месяцев назад

That is such a beautiful Opal, I wish I could afford it just to do nothing other than look and appreciate it.

@jenniferfox301 5 месяцев назад

WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW there's nothing else to say. Glad you found it amongst the bits, it is probably the most black, black opal I have ever seen ❤ from UK 🇬🇧

@great_me316 5 месяцев назад

The production quality in this video is amazing. It's great to see how your channel has evolved. You're certainly making your dad proud.

@W.MOpals 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing Justin. I think I can speak for a lot of people, without you I would suffer serious withdrawals from my opal addiction.

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Awww I' I'm happy to hear I'm an addiction haha

@ThatOpalGuy 5 месяцев назад

I second that. I have started a list of opal content, on my channel, so that hopefully those who explore will find people that they have not yet discovered. You are on that lis.

@jenniferlehman326 5 месяцев назад

What a STUNNING black Opal, Justin!!! Love the plays of blue in it!! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario,Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

@patriciagregorowicz8141 5 месяцев назад

Beautiful!!! Love the colors. Thanks Justin love your vids.

@lorenrobertson8039 5 месяцев назад

Wowsers what a beauty! You are the master now Justin and your daddy would be so very proud of you. I hope your son takes a true interest in the family opal cutting skills. He is so fortunate to have the best to learn from. You have a wonderful life Justin!

@nickbowden4164 5 месяцев назад

Made me cry. However that gem blew my socks off.. the colours are electric. Hope you kept it for your collection seeing as you can't get anymore. Would be tempting to keep. Lovely video Justin thanks 😊

@agape843 3 месяца назад

That’s seriously one of the most beautiful opals I’ve seen on your series yet Just stunning!!

@shippamfamily6673 5 месяцев назад

Love mauve/purples in opals, really compliments the blue in this one. Stunning gem!

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

I totally agree!

@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871 5 месяцев назад

Very nice looking stone, well done Justin!

@garyhenderson7332 5 месяцев назад

Great looking blue & pink black opal Justin. And it’s Hugh to, you had a great cut this time no frustration ! Congrats.

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@ieatcaribou7852 5 месяцев назад

That's one of my favorite that you've done all year. I love deep blue/purple stones. This will make an amazing pendant for some lucky lady.

@steveclark4291 5 месяцев назад

Just a beautiful Opal I'm glad that you was the one get and bring the beauty out ! I hope that the miners hits another great spot for you and him to continue doing what ya'll have been doing ! Thank you Justin and the miners for a great adventure of Opals to me !

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@grahamfree3175 5 месяцев назад

Great Video Justin - worked really well, duration, explanation, action, music etc. Seen many of vids, love that opal !

@bonnieroffman5453 5 месяцев назад

Damn Justin, your videos have gotten so good over the years! Your Dad would be proud of that as well!

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Bonnie

@CS-pw3xy 5 месяцев назад

I love these one stone focused videos, your best type for sure.

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@darkkiss7247 5 месяцев назад

What a magnificent gem that turned out to be. I'd snag that in a heartbeat.

@originaloldfashionedtarot 5 месяцев назад

Exquisite stone, Justin! Lovely ending for the mine and glad it was you!

@dhowell2006 5 месяцев назад

What a beauty! Cracking stone! Lovely video Justin

@joshh2317 5 месяцев назад

Hearing you speak about your father brought me to tears. I currently am blessed to be able to share all these beautiful moments with my dad. He’s taught me everything I know about gems as well as everything thing I know. We facet gemstones together, go rock hunting in some of the most rugged of places. We started cabochons many many years ago and we were instantly hooked and inspired. After many years of cabbing everyday or as often as we can we wanted to step it up a notch! Now we are faceting gem stones that I can barely sell because of how much we love them haha

@blackopaldirect 4 месяца назад

Beautiful

@HauntedMoons- 5 месяцев назад

What a ripper of a gem! Brilliant work as always Justin

@lovelightopals6867 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for making such a beautiful video. I felt the love you have for opal and your family cheers

@stanleycarlock5624 4 месяца назад

Congratulations on this incredibly gorgeous find!

@amandaa5249 5 месяцев назад

Bonding with my parents over mining, cutting and polishing gemstones has been a great experience over this past year. ❤

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

That is awesome and so special

@gregparks1785 5 месяцев назад

What an absolutely stunning gem! Great video.

@illinoiswildz5049 3 месяца назад

That is a amazing stone! Pinks, blues, lavenders! So amazing thank you Justin.

@conniejones8305 14 дней назад

You are a zen master of opal cutting and shaping. Your father taught you well😊

@Fixituptuck 5 месяцев назад

I might be a ski area guy but over the years I sure have loved watching your videos. hopefully someday I can give it a shot. cheers!

@Limara64 Месяц назад

I am enjoying your work & I am learning much. You are a true craftsman & I for one adore You for enriching my eyes & brain. Thank you ❤

@piratesking5636 5 месяцев назад

Wow wow wow,You're going in with another beautiful gemstone😮, Excellent work n have a nice day Justin 👍

@neilstleon6251 4 месяца назад

Truly stunning Justin. My favorite color in opal blue and purple on grey base. Your memories and thoughts of times with your dad almost bring a tear to my eye. Thinking of gem fossicking with my dad in the new England and North West NSW when he was alive. He loved that opal country and I bet your dad did too Happy new year mate 👍

@maryvallas772 5 месяцев назад

My goodness, that opal is so gorgeous it deserves a name! 😍

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

It does!

@maryvallas772 5 месяцев назад

@@blackopaldirect how about, Fathoms Deep?

@kameywaters7303 4 месяца назад

Absolutely stunning! My favorite so far!

@kimberlyhendricks1229 5 месяцев назад

That is an amazing opal! All of my favorite colors. Gorgeous 😮😮❤❤

@squishy312 5 месяцев назад

That has all my favorite colors in it. It's gorgeous!

@devinhardy1832 4 месяца назад

What an amazing stone! That pattern is incredible!

@victoriaruth821 5 месяцев назад

That blue is absolutely gorgeous!!! The blue black opals are my favourite color.

@Doxymeister 5 месяцев назад

Justin, that is one gorgeous gem! I just wanted to let you know that when I win the lottery, purchasing some black opals from you is the second thing I'm going to do. First would be my dream car, but owning some black opal is a very close second! Just beautiful!

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

I will be here when you are ready

@Doxymeister 5 месяцев назад

That blue flashing into purple on that stone is just breathtaking!

@shelleysteward3041 5 месяцев назад

What a magnificent piece 🖤💙💜 I’m certain your dad was smiling with you!

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

🙏

@Catsandbats666 Месяц назад

Wow, that color is simply the best! 😍

@cathybaldry7822 5 месяцев назад

Holy crap wow. The poch alone on this gem is etherical and the pattern is awe inspiring. Wow super wow!!! 💙💙💙💙💙

@stephaniecruvant9130 5 месяцев назад

That opal will make a glorious pendant! That stone is matchless! It needs to be worn with silk or velvet. It is a gem suited for royalty.

@MrDriverTrainer 5 месяцев назад

I have noted your inclusion of grit size, it is a great way to add depth and value to your videos. 👍🐕‍🦺

@dylanmeyer6614 5 месяцев назад

One of the best gems I have ever seen.

@AdrenalineTurkeyCall 5 месяцев назад

That is one of the most interesting patterns I’ve seen and it’s really able to show it off being such a large stone. What is the estimated value? That’s one of my favorite parts of your videos and missed it on this one.

@jamesblake7338 5 месяцев назад

Look at that! That is just beautiful! I’m fascinated with these stones and stories but what drew me to your channel was your dedication explanation of of things but mostly your philosophy of life and attitude! Happy holidays to u and gods blessings! ❤from the United States

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you James 🙏

@artslife3876 5 месяцев назад

Stunning!! Could look at it forever! Great job, Justin 🙂

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@debbiependleton8507 5 месяцев назад

The coloration is amazing. Look how gorgeous she turned out to be. Wowza!

@ralphferrara5152 3 месяца назад

What a beautiful stone. The color is amazing. You are definitely a craftsman in your own right. Nice job. Keep the videos coming. I enjoy watching your videos.😊

@JohnDoe2.01 5 месяцев назад

Another beautiful stone. You never disappoint! I always learn something too. Thanks for what you do and gladly share.

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@karenkaus3746 5 месяцев назад

Oh WOW! Gorgeous. Love the pattern and colours!❤❤

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@zaubergarden6900 5 месяцев назад

Ripper gem! Well played, Justin!

@sanco511 5 месяцев назад

Love to watch your talent & the beautiful gems you cut ❤

@margaretsimeon62 4 месяца назад

I saw a pyramid pattern before you started, so pleased to still see it once finished..beautiful.x

@marietacrous2336 5 месяцев назад

Knowing what I know…. Your dad is there watching you cutting every stone and guiding you!

@Maryan1986 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the amazing videos. I am actually waiting on my first parcel of opal and I chose Andamooka Crystal to start with. And yes, it's all because of you and your videos. I hope that you are well and will continue to make these amazing clips!

@hathama1088 4 месяца назад

Another beautiful work of art. I love how the light plays across this one. The deep blue with flashes of purple is just stunning. Nice work one again!

@blackopaldirect 4 месяца назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@TheGutterFrog 5 месяцев назад

I just love the color. The blues and purple are gorgeous!! Marvelous gem!

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Glad you like it!

@ElinHaugan-Shiramus- 5 месяцев назад

So so happy for you 😊 Stunner for sure! When you weighed it up the first time, I guessed it would end up at 18 ct. Guess I'm starting to get a good feel thanks to you 😉😊

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Nice well done

@jaybyrdcybertruck1082 3 месяца назад

i really love that pattern! just gorgeous!

@LonelyFarmerScythe 3 месяца назад

With ever video, even the one with so many natural fractures (which I would love to buy, even though it can’t be gem quality), I am amazed by the color and variety & depth of colors in opals. I never imagined seeing an opal that was so dark blue with hints of purple. In a word, Wow!

@ccx1590 5 месяцев назад

Wow! This is definitely one of the oddest opals I’ve seen. But the deep purple is gorgeous ❤

@hannable3871 5 месяцев назад

I've watched almost all your videos. I have to say this has to be top 5 favorite gems you've brought to life. It got my favorite color combo's. It's beautiful you're a lucky man.

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@vincentfortin1923 5 месяцев назад

Those colours are trully amazing thank you Justin for sharing this beautiful moment with us. Happy holiday to you and all your familly behind the scene ! 🎅🍾🥂🍗🕛🚂🔥🎄✨️💰

@mphmph1198 4 месяца назад

Hope you, Ruth and the family fared well through the tornado and flooding at the beginning of the new year, Justin.

@samanthafairweather9186 5 месяцев назад

I loved the beginning of this video with you and Saxon! The opal turned out amazing! I love the bright flashes in each flake of colour. And a fitting end to a great mine! Have a great Christmas! 🎄

@blackopaldirect 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@ThatOpalGuy 5 месяцев назад

these black stones with the bright blue/purple are some of my favorites.