Recutting one of the finest Black Opals you will see. 

This was a terrific video for anyone who has an interest in Opal cutting. I am new to this but I think the same way when I paint pictures. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot more from this one video than I have from a hundred others. The shape, the centering that colour, the focal points. It's a true work of Art.

That is a truly stunning piece. Not often we see something this perfect.

It would be easy to leave it as is, but the expert eye sees and understands things that others don’t. You took a beautiful and expensive stone to an even more beautiful and expensive place and did a damn good job at it.

I am watching a lot of the Opal cutting videos that I watched last year for a second and in some cases a 3rd time, and am beginning to understand a bit more about the HOW and WHY the gems are being cut, not only to maximize the value but also the beauty and color etc. One video in particular on The Opal Mills channel really highlighted the issue. Phil had a stone that had been appraised for something like (and I don’t remember exactly the numbers) maybe around $2000 but was worth considerably more - IF it had been cut correctly. Phil recut the Opal, placing the setting line correctly for the jeweler, evening and centering the dome, which placed the color squarely in the center and ultimately WAS more pleasing to the eye. The first time I watched this video I was more taken with the color of this gem, it really is a rare gem indeed, but what you did with it, recutting it, centering the color and repairing the shape of the gem…. It is testimony to your professionalism and the care with which you handle your trade. I really do appreciate your content, and the fact that you shared this with us. You, and Phil, and Justin really don’t have to do this. You guys could just make videos highlighting the gems and not really share with us the hows and whys etc. The information and time you guys share really is priceless to someone who wants to. So thank you sir. And I wish the very best for you.

Very good explanation to cut an oval black opal, my heartiest congratulations.

That’s ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

WHAT A FANTASTIC MASTER CRAFTSMEN THATS BROUGHT OUT THE TRUE BEAUTY THAT WOULD OF BEEN LOST WITHOUT YOU. I HOPE YOU GET EXACTLY WHAT it's WORTH AND MORE FANTABULUS KING OF THE OPEL 😮😮😮😮WOW WOW

Thank you for posting this and including all your challenges with the stone. I am learning how to cut opals so your content is interesting and very much appreciated. Beautiful opal!

Good eye and some nice cutting!! End result was fantastic

Dude! How is your channel so small? You are a top notch opal master.

Amazing. My favorite stone of all time! This one is totally Beautiful!

This is one of the most beautiful opals I’ve ever seen.

You ABSOLUTELY transformed that gem. An amazing job sir. I never understood the free form fascination, but I’ve always been partial to the traditional oval shaped opals. Great job !

True artist and stone expert. I really enjoyed your work. God bless 🙏

was impressed with your explanation on why colour had to be centre, ive had many cutters over the years and only 3 understand the real value of a well presented stone, well done sir, cheers opal joe from andamooka

I like that you prioritzed the preparation of your body, mind, and spirit before undertaking an important operation and the outcome shows a proper result. Well done...✨

I didn't catch the backstory but I assume that the original cutter did not want to lose carat weight. You clearly demonstrated how important a good cut is ... even if it weighs less. Great job! dp

Looks like an opal bouquet of roses.

I'd love a cocktail ring with this stone! 😍

I appreciate the extended info before the cutting started but I think people might like it more if you presented some of that as voiceover while cutting! I was tempted to just skip to the end to see the finished product. Which, by the way, what a stone. I liked the explanation at the end

You are truly a wizard. More content please. Your channel could be big

You did an amazing job reorienting that stone so the color was strong head on. I am thoroughly impressed. This is a stunning stone.

Bro... I feel like I'd have ate the business loss just to keep the stone.

Definitely worth the effort to recut. Came out amazing!

Awesome! Beautiful transformation! I have several needing recutting.

You've got me obsessed with rocks.

You have some incredible insight into what can make a gem from an great gem to one that is a one of a kind. The end result truly spoke to both your talent as a cutter and individual. I feel privileged to have watched this video and your process.

I use to reshape/upgrade diamond for GIA 3X harts&arrose, shape is evrything for a given stone, nice work! collectors stuff this one..

Beautiful stone!! So, what was the end weight?

Wow! Thanks for sharing this with us.

What a beutiful opal it diffently made a diffrence in moving the face of it around to a diffrent direction opal are the most amazing gems in the world ain’t no two the same enjoyed

Absolutely exquisite! You did it justice as such a young man too. You earned a sub from me. And I am very particular on what oval cutters I watch. It would made a lovely broach or pendant. You don't need to be a robot, just takes time and experience. Never stop learning and cutting!

The pattern that came out actually looks a bit nicer. I like it! Good job!

Why don't you place an annoying ticking sound in the background to make your video unwatchable?

Very beautiful and for sure an improvement. What is the value of this opal?

10:00 he actually shows you what the title says.

Wow what a beautiful place of art.. it's very unique.. I got crazy

Boss mode. Learning bro I appreciate the knowledge

💯! 🤔 I’m wondering how many of the arm chair critics, buy the ‘Freeform’ ugly stones. Opinions are a lot cheaper than black opal after all. Freeform stones almost always have to have a jewellery piece designed around each individual stone -and end up with a extremely limited clientele. Better off ugly and stuck in a safe somewhere because no one wants it? Why dig it up in the first place? Btw absolutely beautiful result. You obviously have the passion and the skills of an artist! Congratulations!

@Opal Kings THANK YOU for sharing your work. Quick questions... At about 12:27, you sprayed the wheel with a spray bottle. Was it just water and why did you spray it on the wheel?

great job mate thanks

We leave it to you the professional.!!!!!!! Work your magic.

Exellent ❤

That is a stunning opal you cut there! Also, holy guacamole you are tall! You’re a foot taller than me! You’d tower over everyone here as I live in the land of short desert people and I am one of the taller ones. Do you ever go to the gem show in Tucson, Arizona?

The Opal whisperer. 👍

Nice!

Wicked stone top job

Stunning 🌸💞🌸

Artist

Nice! 👏

I missed the finished weight of the opal. You said that it would be about 16.5 cts. At finish size. Did you list the weight and value, if not please do

just cut the freaking stone mate. we get it, it's an undesirable shape.

Trying hard to estimate its value, given the abundance of red. Any insight of the value pretty please? In USD or in AUD.

Gotta put your camera vertical so we can actually see you cuttingvthe stones

i wish i can touch one opal before i die

Good

SO WHAT DID YOU GET FOR IT ?? AND WHATS IT WORTH NOW AFTER YOU GOT CARRESS IT AND LOVINGLY BRING OUT ITS SHIRE AWSOMENESS 😮😮😮😮😮

What's the market like for selling high end finished black? I cut Opals but it's hard to sell finished for the true amount Everyone wants something for nothing 🙄

Shame we could not see the cutting process clearly.

Juste un caillou.

Do you have a website with opal for sale?

A lady in red is visible (with long nose)

Did he ever bother to mention its worth?

Sangat mempesona❤ Dan saya terpikat

It's ok. But the mystique has been destroyed. The delight of moving it a tiny bit and having that unexpected flash of color pop at you. It's the difference between supermarket strawberrys and strawberrys just picked from the field.

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Bit less talking and better filming would make the footage more viewable and interesting. Sorry. Beautiful result ❤️

Its smoked Indonesian Opal. Put it in alcohol and prove its not.

Can’t watch your Video With That Sound OMG Why couldn’t you just leave the ticking OUT 😡

Jesus Christ ! So much talking! Opal is pretty enough though.

6:00 of cutting & 16:00 of excuses for an end result of a lumpy cut stone that still has facets in it ?? He stuffed it up. Watch from 16:15 till the end with the sound off and look at the way the over head lights reflect off the polish. Sorry I'm so negative but he looked at it for a year.

Привет из Кинеля Самарская область🇷🇺❤, hello from the Russia and big gold and big opal happy day💪🇦🇺❤, Frandship❤🇷🇺

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