Forty Year Old Rough Opal - Its time is up. I'm going to cut it!

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After forty years in a safe, the time has come to cut this rough opal.
This Coober Pedy rough cut is 40 years in the making.
Join me as I navigate this cut - will I slice it up into many smaller gems as I initially intended or do I go for one big crystal opal?
Let me know your thoughts on the end result in the comments, thanks for watching!
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@78LedHead 7 месяцев назад

It's always a good day when Justin shares his craft with the world. This channel should have a million + subs. Uncovering the beauty of opal helps soothe the soul in a world full of war.

@nobodyhome8148 7 месяцев назад

Awesome ! ....... A ring, 2 earrings and a pendant all from one mother stone ......... LOVE that !

@hoilst265 7 месяцев назад

Or two rings, or a add a brooch or tie pin onto that...

@codyosborne9307 7 месяцев назад

I could never afford even the cheapest of opals you offer. But sometimes... I just sit for hours scrolling through them to look at how beautiful they are.

@taveesakvitayakan1297 5 месяцев назад

Me too.

@chrisberry9017 5 месяцев назад

Try rothink of it this way, you never actually’own’ anything, you are simply its custodian during your lifetime, then it continues on its journey to give joy to others. By watching Justin’s channel, you have the opportunity to enjoy all the beautiful stones that he cuts. What a delight!

@santashahadley5916 5 месяцев назад

I am with you on that and Opal is my birthstone. They are so beautiful and yes I can spend hours just sitting here watching videos on Opal. 💜👑

@denisekeeney6288 22 дня назад

Keep looking, I found a beautiful one at Christmas that I could afford. I had my silversmith mount it on a bracelet

@janetreed9563 3 месяца назад

Boy, does this vid take me back. I started cutting Cooper Peady opal back in 1971. The Army base in Ft. Monmouth NJ. Had an expert teacher on base who had a friend that shipped to him. I still have a 20 carat oval set in a ring. My pride and joy.

@debbiefox6846 20 дней назад

You mean Coober Pedy ?

@johnhiggs325 7 месяцев назад

It never ceases to amaze me that you can pull such beautiful pieces out of such plain looking chunks of rock.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@michaelprue9024 12 дней назад

Wow ! Just wow ! 5 gorgeous gems from one motherstone, what a jackpot ! And the play of color in each…. Amazing in and of itself. They would have made a gorgeous set of jewelry pieces. Thank you for sharing this with us Justin.

@johnc.hammersticks 7 месяцев назад

Old opal stock looks amazing, 40 years this stone waited to be cut and polished by you Justin. That color is incredible I love crystal opal!!

@MsrKSDisque 7 месяцев назад

I appreciate how you enjoy the "Little Gems".

@jenniferbailey2214 5 месяцев назад

Wow, looks so different than darker opal, looks pretty tricky, good job👏👏👏 Oh my guy, when you cut it opened it looks amazing!!!!

@ThatOpalGuy 7 месяцев назад

I came, he found it, he ground it. The thing here is, people WOULD probably buy your opal mud. As for the results of the rough session: wow, just WOW. Not only do you give me inspiration for cutting, you provide inspiration for making my videos. Thank you, Justin and BOD.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@steveclark4291 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Justin for sharing these beautiful Opals with me ! To watch you bring their beauty out of them is amazing !

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

My pleasure!!

@shippamfamily6673 7 месяцев назад

Stonkingly beautiful crystals. I always wince and hold my breath when you do the cutting wheel!

@amberandrews6842 7 месяцев назад

Me too!

@nhojcam 7 месяцев назад

i think you meant to say...4 billion year old rough. nice stones, Justin! thanks again. p.s. - i used to be a faceter back in the day. i stopped being able to find good rough, so i sold ALL my equipment. now, i live vicariously through you. keep up the good work.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

That's very cool to hear!

@muttzzeemoon4601 7 месяцев назад

You may say the ground opal is just mud but someone in the make up industry could mix it with essential oils and shea butter and sell it as "Opal Scrub" (for that opalescent glow) $50 per 8 oz tub......😂 LMFAO

@zoe-leesweeny8625 5 месяцев назад

Its a little dry on my skin..ive considered this and have alot of the clay n mud

@Fiona-y5m Месяц назад

Ouch

@davidberdeski6379 Месяц назад

I'm intrigued, let's run it

@thomasloanwolf 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely gorgeous stones, I always enjoy watching you make one of a kind works of art. After a long day at work, watching your videos is very relaxing. And I continue to learn more and more from you. Thank you.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@nancycurtis7315 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for the opportunity of seeing such beautiful gems. Greetings from Dimboola, in Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺 😊.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Our pleasure! Nancy

@craftinghome 7 месяцев назад

I LOVE gemstones, but there's just no comparison to opal. You could line up a dozen sapphires that have the same colour, cut, clarity, but opals are so uniquely beautiful and special. Seeing the gorgeous colours glowing from those stones is awesome, especially when there are flashes of my favourite colour... purple 💜

@glenjones5416 6 месяцев назад

No one's reruns are as delightful as yours. All the same feelings every time. Wonderful!! Thanks Maestro!!! 😍🙏

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Glen

@glenjones5416 6 месяцев назад

@@blackopaldirect Sir,, you are most welcome. I am 75 and it is my profound hope to grind opals, and meet you at Tucson's gem show.

@1rawdawg007 7 месяцев назад

Its amazing watching you coax that trapped beauty out of those rocks ! Thanks so much for the treats

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@W.MOpals 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic results, the slice was an expert decision, love watching and hearing your thought process. Wishing you the best from the UK mate :)

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@tameracole7714 5 месяцев назад

You inspire me💕 I’m an opal / stone cutter from California, years ago I traded two big parcels one of misc black opal one of white crystal with opalized clam and muscle shells some are very close to this one you cut👍 thank you for everything

@tymeryder7264 7 месяцев назад

Well done! Releasing beauty must be rewarding. Always a joy to see.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

It really is!

@amberandrews6842 7 месяцев назад

So beautiful! I also love crystal opal. It's so beautiful. These are really nice with so much color! Thank You for sharing!

@sanco511 7 месяцев назад

Such a master in gem cutting. Thank you for sharing. ❤

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you!

@lorenrobertson8039 7 месяцев назад

Lovely way to start my day! Beautiful opal and you did it justice. Very nice works of art Justin!

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@elizabethprost 7 месяцев назад

The thing I love about you is the same thing I love about my dad, who happens to be a geologist….after godknows how many years, you still absolutely LOVE what you do. It’s a never ending fascination. It’s so magical to see

@julieannejoolz 7 месяцев назад

It always amazes me how you can make such beautiful stones into something magical..I love watching you work. It's so fascinating Justin. Thanks for sharing. ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵🤎

@ann-or6ev 7 месяцев назад

I think it's nearly time to have another detailed look at your "beaten by sand" table❤

@daverupes7022 7 месяцев назад

What a treat to get that old stock from a big rough lot someone kept for all these years! Simply amazing results from your choices of cuts and grinding 🎉🎉🎉

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Yes it was!

@wendyspicer8588 7 месяцев назад

I hope you bought lots of opal like this piece. Crystal opal is the best.

@susansprouse1023 7 месяцев назад

Those are simply beautiful. Congratulations!

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@shk2564 7 месяцев назад

Sometimes it is better to be lucky than good but you are the best and lucky too it seems! Love you mate! ❤

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

You're the best!

@joanrieser2580 7 месяцев назад

Watching your videos always takes me away to another place where I can watch, listen to your calm voice and enjoy the beautiful colors of opals. Thank you ❤

@YesItsTom2U 7 месяцев назад

It's always a pleasure watching you cut gems. Thank you!

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thanks again!

@raymondbabb1970 7 месяцев назад

I mean, Crystal Opal Direct isn't a bad business name either. Absolutely magmotional.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Glad you like it! haha

@bucksalau1806 7 месяцев назад

what a collection of stunning opals

@jenniferlehman326 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely stunning Crystal Opals, Justin!! In all of them the colour is just amazingly bright and clear!! Beautiful!! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@Themindfultruths 7 месяцев назад

Amazing display of color in those gems! thanks for sharing this journey with us!!!

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Our pleasure!

@bethterry4943 7 месяцев назад

It's amazing that you can take a pretty rock and turn it into absolutely stunning opals. I'm now hooked on opals and your videos. 😊

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! and sorry you now have opal fever

@mattculverhouse8683 7 месяцев назад

Lovely vid, as always, mate. It's a privilege that you take us on this wonderful journey with you to show us the magic inside these stones 👍

@steveramsey1337 7 месяцев назад

Awesome video fix for my opal addiction! That is a bright stone. Thanks dude for that!

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Any time!

@lexpop6396 7 месяцев назад

Magic Justin 👌 Thanks to the old timer for letting you share that with us 🙏

@nancypiros9133 7 месяцев назад

Getting to cut a 40 yr old crystal opal was amazing to watch Justin! So glad you were able to cut all the pieces so fabulously! Gorgeous work as always ❣️

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@sandmaker 7 месяцев назад

Loved the story, loved the stone and loved all the cuts. Thanks for sharing.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@CrimFerret 7 месяцев назад

When you showed both halves after the slice the piece on the right was really nice but the one on the left was just amazing. Those color layers at different depths in the opal were breathtaking. all of those stones were amazing at the end. It was obvious you were pushing hard to get every last quality gem out of that and did.

@liquidelectrum 7 месяцев назад

Your skill never ceases to amaze me and everybody else… the shape and finish is exquisite. Seeing the perfection in this video reminds me why you are so damn good. Thanks mate.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@exidy-yt 7 месяцев назад

It's been a while since I've watched you cut an opal, Justin (thank RU-vid) and let me say you haven't lost your touch! The new working area looks utterly fantastic and this rough crystal you turned into all those little gems was masterclass work. Good to see you again!

@corylane3637 7 месяцев назад

I love watching your videos. I've learned so much about reading the opal from you and I greatly appreciate the free knowledge.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

You are so welcome

@susandevoe6002 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful job, beautiful stones!!! Well done, Justin!!!!!

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Susan

@kathybrandt6060 7 месяцев назад

They are incredibly beautiful. You are truly an artist. Thank you for letting us watch you work.

@BLynnE 7 месяцев назад

The quality of the video’s have been excellent; kudos to whoever is the editor :) I’m not only learning a whole lot about opal and opal mining, I’m being entertained by creative and entertaining videos.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you that would be me

@RobertHolcombe-w5p 7 месяцев назад

This crystal opal has such a magical appearance, the nostalgia it gives me when I look at it is like being taken back to when I was just a boy, when everything seemed to possess some sort of magic. I guess because everything was new and mysterious. Thank you Justin, I owe you one for that!

@jenniferbailey2214 5 месяцев назад

Wow, looks so different than darker opal, looks pretty tricky, good job👏👏👏

@suepeer3078 5 месяцев назад

You have crazy mad skills as a gem cutter.

@nicolemurray-jeffery7433 7 месяцев назад

Gorgeous stones. Thanks for sharing the cutting journey with us 😊

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

My pleasure 😊

@bentationfunkiloglio 7 месяцев назад

Those gems are just so beautiful! Love the shapes. In particular, I'm a huge fan of cushion cuts.

@HanoverFiste001 7 месяцев назад

Love watching you cut stones. Never realized how bad my A.D.D is until I was yelling at the screen " How can you miss that corner? " LOL. Thanks for the Entertainment...

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

lol

@su-ux9tp 7 месяцев назад

I completely understand your soft spot.🎉

@christinechildress5021 7 месяцев назад

You make my Mondays special! Beautiful gem’s Justin. Looking forward to a live show!❤BOD

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Christine. glad you will be at the LIVE

@amandadonegan2137 7 месяцев назад

That cushion cut was stunning.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@greatplainsman3662 7 месяцев назад

You my friend are a true craftsman...so appreciate what you do.

@1catfishuntermiller753 7 месяцев назад

Hiya Justin, awesome video and WOW just WOW! So beautiful they're so colorful, you did a magnificent job mate, I love crystal opals, those are very beautiful stones. I can't say enough about them. I hope you have a awesome blessed day. Cheers! Cya! 😺🐟 out!

@helendreyer5710 7 месяцев назад

Stunning gems! Always a joy to watch

@Motorsportqueen 7 месяцев назад

what an amazing kalidascope of colour in the opal you cut in this video...thank you for sharing this beautiful gem.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@kam70111 7 месяцев назад

Wow! Beautiful gems, Justin. Congratulations.

@jhallack7491 5 месяцев назад

Beautiful opals, as expected, as always!!!

@jeffpuglisi8204 7 месяцев назад

Your videos are so relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you

@SunnyMoon-v5s 6 месяцев назад

Such beautiful stones hooked on opals ❤

@DavidMckinney-mn5se 7 месяцев назад

You are the Master at cutting opal,Kiddos Justin ❤😊

@karlahall9058 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic video Justin!!!! Thank you for sharing. They are so beautiful!!!❤😊

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@lizarrrdbeth 7 месяцев назад

Oh sigh....this stone is exquisite. The colors are magnificent!!! Wow..I'd love to see them in person. Better yet in a ring on my finger!!! Big smile....must have been cool to have cut that!!!

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

You and me both!

@viridiangreen8259 7 месяцев назад

Loved this episode Justin - exceptional gems

@jhallack7491 7 месяцев назад

Watching you work is so relaxing.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@looseele 7 месяцев назад

I just found your channel… Opal is not only my birthstone, it is my favorite stone of all time. I'm going to be watching a lot of your videos.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Welcome aboard!

@themagicwoodbus3211 7 месяцев назад

Your channel inspired my son to start cutting stones. I plan to set him up with a good set of wheels. He may not cut Opal for a while though, but thank you for always posting. We love what you do.

@N0013Scientist 7 месяцев назад

wooow, what a legenday story! to imagine "bags of this rough in a safe"... omg! gonna have a heartattack, hahaha!

@Ozai75 7 месяцев назад

*Absolute* Stunners, the lot of them. Good lord Justin.

@RosatheSilvermuse 6 месяцев назад

The square cut is beautiful, even if shy behind the blue. The lge. One is very nice and I wouldn't kick any of them, out of the house. Love them.

@blackopaldirect 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing!

@christopherjolicoeur9001 Месяц назад

i love your polishing set up. Id be interested in a video on all your equipment

@younggunsopalhunters 7 месяцев назад

Beautiful! Can’t wait to check out the Coober Pedy trade show this year doubt I’ll seen any gems like this tho 🔥

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Surely you will see some

@terryohlerking8939 7 месяцев назад

You are such a gifted artist, I love to watch you work!❤

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@costrio 7 месяцев назад

I'd call that beautiful stone, "Starry NIght" I saw a small red flash like a comet on the back side and the front side is like a large nebula cloud, up close. Beautiful stone, nice work. Get well soon.

@blackopaldirect 7 месяцев назад

Cheers mate

@ulrikaholmquist140 7 месяцев назад

Magical stones just beautiful 😊

@joshwasereyesterday 7 месяцев назад

the mud is fantastic for fertilizing your fruit trees!

@alghazzali3543 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful kala !!!

@insolentstickleback3266 7 месяцев назад

Outstanding gems liberated from the mother stone! ❤️

@stephaniebray3983 7 месяцев назад

That is so beautiful inside!

@yvonnemccarthy4957 7 месяцев назад

Crystal is my favorite, as well.

@vortexgen1 6 месяцев назад

The 2 small gems would make very nice pair of earrings. Way to maximize the rough into gems.

@blueyoshi8231 7 месяцев назад

Crystal opal direct had me giggling 🤭💜🇦🇺💜 Wowsers Justin,you got all those outta one stone??? We're not worthy, we're not worthy.

@FlyFishMike_ 7 месяцев назад

Thanks again for a wonderful video! It sure makes calming down after work much, much easier. Thank you also, Justin, for doing such a wonderful job with your camera work, and also keeping the content light when needed. It's a strange thing, one gets all caught up in work and finances and family...I had completely forgotten that my late Mum's birthstone is Crystal Opal. Wow. Now I can realize why your videos sometimes hit me kinda hard when you talk about your late Dad. God Bless, and keep the rubber side down! thanks again. Cheers!