Rough opal with thick gem red color bar. I expose it & I love it! 

I love the fact that I get to sit here, in the UK, watching someone else, on the other side of the world, do something they are amazing at, and forget all the crap that is in my life, as they bring something beautiful into it instead. Thank you!

Justin decided to make heart instead of a "nice oval shape"! Probably gonna snow tomorrow :D

I'm certain your Dad would be thrilled at the amount of people you have introduced to the world of opals. I think he'd be super proud of you!

I giggle about you hesitating wanting to cut an opal. It's like me looking at my fabric stash, wanting to make a quilt, and just don't want to disturb the stash!

I love your silliness... and the opals.

Out of all the videos I've watched of yours ( I was always commenting about your dad"s cap ) I can honestly say this is the first stone that I've watched you cut that not only showed your artistic side but what one can do when they have a vision and the skill to do it. Awesome video. It's like fishing.Since I've been fishing for 52 years and the last 20 years spent both commercial and now just mating on a charter boat it never gets old. You get to know what species of fish you have hooked by knowing the way a certain fish bites and fights. I'm always amazing our clients by telling them what they are reeling up even though the fish is 100 feet down still. Experience is knowledge and knowledge is power.CHEERS MATE !

I really liked the way you orientated that stone

You can always tell when Justin has a great gem. Total quiet concentration. Lol

I so enjoy watching you do your passion! And your memories of your dad are beautiful.

I love when black opal direct uploads 😆😁

That was a beautiful outcome! What a pair of lovely gems. Your father taught you well❤️

Justin - I want to thank you so much for bringing your art, and your skill to all of us! I found you a while back, and this is my first time posting. Through your channel, you have really turned me into an opal fan! THANK YOU!

Not being a purist, I actually enjoyed the organic way that the pin-fire pattern was so dovetailed w/ the potch.

I am using my dad's computer right now, but I am subscribed with my account. My dad passed this year Feb 9,2022, My Mom passed Feb 10, 2021. I love how you mention your dad in so many videos and thank him for all he has taught you. I also love how you transform a what if into a master piece one of a kind.

I’ve been bingeing a whole lot of your videos - and until now I didn’t even really know what an opal is. There’s something really magical about what you do - like being a detective, an archaeologist and an artist at the same time.

Stunning and unique pair. ❗️❤

I took a break from studying and boom: new video posted. I'm hooked. This is awesome.

I ❤️ these beautiful opals! Great job, Justin!

The natural coloration with the potch and red color looks like a painting. Gorgeous!! I love your sense of humor!

******* I CAN NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING WHAT BEAUTY IS UNCOVERED & THE TALENT OF THE MAN WHO REVEALS IT TO US.*******

I ❤: THIS VIDEO!!!! 🥰 ~ Justin; you outdid yourself!!! You're just too perfect!!! LOL!! I've commented before on how I like to guess what you're going to do to the piece and this time I'm proud to say that I guessed correctly. I thought: Cut it in half and get 2 stones. What I didn't guess however was how perfect those two stones would mate. What a BEAUTIFUL piece!!! I have absolutely no need for it but it's so damn unique and beautiful that I would love to own it. I have an old friend that I grew up with who has been a jeweler since the 70's, I can't explain in words how much I would love to give him these two pieces to work with.

That is one of the prettiest stones I’ve seen. Love how it looks striped

I love that you don't mass cut these in a careless fashion. You read each piece and follow your heart (no pun intended... seriously), to create the piece that speaks to you. It keeps the passion alive, as it should with any artist

I love watching you have a blast polishing beautiful opal. 💞

I love turning wood. I can take every day lumber and make it into things that become favorite items. Like this, you didn’t just cut two beautiful gems. You cut two things that will go on to be cherished and loved forever. Not just a pair of gems.

Justin, you’re such a lovable goofball. Love watching you bring these beautiful gems to life. Thank you for letting us “looking over your shoulder”, figuratively speaking as “the opal whisperer” works his magic. Absolutely stunning pieces of seam opal this go around. The beautiful red, with the little dots of green. Just gorgeous. 😍

Justin... I saw these stones on your "gems" channel last week. Thanks for showing us how you created them. That was really cool. Hmm... what do I love?? I love watching you work. You continue to amaze me. Even more than four years later. And you always make me smile and laugh. I really appreciate that. Especially after days like the one I had today. Sometimes I can't believe how freaking stupid home owners can be. Nuff said. Thank you again. Be safe and well. Hope you all have a great holiday season. Randy in Des Moines. ✌👍

The two opals clearly state "I ❤(Opal)". Very nice that you saw it as it presented.

I LOVETHAT I HAPPENED ACROSS THIS CHANNEL!! I have always loved Opals, and to get to watch you transform them from mysteriously pretty into oustandingly beautiful, is a total treat. Thank you.

I absolutely love this pair, so beautiful💕💕💕💕

I think the heart would not have been so awesome without the potch in the upper right part. I find the potch's night sky colour blending and balancing excitingly well with the beating heart's thumping of red but just as vital as the starry and softly speckling multi-coloured distant stars in between. I've watched many of your videos over the years and enjoy them very much. I am not a gemologist and know pretty well nothing about opals but your passion to your art is compelling and I so love the dancing and zaniness 🙂 please keep it up. I very much appreciate what you do, your art is always so beautiful.

Just shows a gem doesn't need to be perfect to look absolutely stunning

I love your chose to make the set.♥️ . Thank you for sharing your gift from your father.🙂

This is the most beautiful thing if seen bro. Opel is the best gem

Beautiful stones. I love watching you bring the stones to life.

I really like the rustic look that you ended up with. Very unusual looking gems and absolutely lovely.

Beautiful work. I was surprised by just how much the colors popped out when they were finished.

Always a joy to see your videos, Justin.

It blows my mind that every stone i've watched you work is differant, no two the same, I think thats why I watch as I never know what is coming next. Thanks for your shows.

Aw bless you Justin, you talking about your dad tugged on my heartstrings..I'm sure he is proudly watching over your shoulder as you create each & every one of your amazing masterpieces. 🙌🏽💖🇳🇿

Justin what talent your papa taught you. AMAZING!!! Try an experiment... put a wee recorder on and see if you get your papa's voice on it. Who knows ...you might be surprised your pops voice might be on there!

I love that galaxy pattern. These are my number one favorite out of t he hundred of opals I've watched you cut. They are like looking deep into space through a telescope with the black patch and scattered pinfire. Just superb! Magnificent!

I loved that evil laugh at 4:26. Probably one of many.

Justin , Sir , you always amaze me with the way you bring the true beauty out the Opals that you cut and polish ! Thank you for sharing this experience with me ! I live in south central Kansas !

Your Dad would be proud of you. The heart is beautiful.

Beautiful

When serendipity strikes you have to be ready. You definitely were. It's so amazing to see you cut nonconventional shapes. I understand the market wants what the market wants, but you are a true artist and saw the secret in the stone. Just beautiful.

I know as a gem cutter that you look and strive for perfection but I honestly think in this case the potch adds to the beauty of the finished piece. There is beauty in flaws.

I think, as an artist, there are those times that you let the pieces become themselves. Somtimes the uniqueness of the piece speaks for itself.

Beautiful, surprising reveal, new shapes for me to see you create, perfect set for Valentine's. Hope you have a great holiday season, and thanks again for another fun, relaxing and successful video.♥️🤗🌻

Oh wow. A lovely red heart. That’s beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this one with us. I love the I❤

Oh I love watching your talent shine through as you cut opal! These are just amazing pieces of art. I love trees, forests, cold clear rivers and streams, watching clouds, the way my home used to smell and my Grannie too. Most of all I love God and knowing I'm saved because Jesus gave his life for me and gave me salvation so I get to spend eternity in Heaven with Him and my loved ones.

They are gorgeous and unique!

So glad it’s going to be a heart ❤️ shape gem! Have a great day because you made mine! Love ya!😻

These are got to be the most beautiful two pieces you have done. Enjoyed the journey. Took me away from all my troubles. Love and best wishes from Canada.

It's amazing how great it is just watching you work. For me it's relaxing. Love Your Show. May your family have a blessed holiday season.

I love that you teach us and amuse us too. Thank you Justin.

I love Black Opal Direct!!!

They came out absolutely beautiful, great job Justin!!👍👍😁

As a piece of art that is stunning!! I’m surprised it’s so cheap compared to other pieces

I ❤️ Justin for sharing the journey and world of opal with all of us !

I love how your work can just transport me into another dimension and makes me forget about time.

Just brilliant work , amazing how you made that just pop on the big screen. Total gem mate, WOW 😮

love your hummor and most of all the amazing craftsman ship but all around love the thought you put into the process of each piece. that creates such a good healthy and positive energy to send back out into the world . the beauty is not in the eye of the craftsman but nothing less that what beauty can bring out in the craftsman.

Hiya Justin, I ❤️ Black Opal Direct and Black Opals. I hope you and yours, have a awesome blessed day mate. Cheers! Cya! 😺🐟 out!

I💖U Justin!!! Every video brightens my day!! Never stop showing your magic!!

So cool. Like most of us, I was thinking oval, but then out of left field, you saw the opal could allow for a heart without much loss, and the “I” was icing on the cake. I ❤️ when you put out videos like this one, cheers Justin. 🤪👍

I think these are the most magnificent pieces you have done all year. Absolutely BREATH-TAKING.

Someone is going to buy the set so fast! Just gorgeous. I actually love the potch in this one.... looks like so many images coming back from space. 💜

I love people who have a great sense of humour.😊

Watching you work the edge of the wheel and knowing how fast it can all go wrong there. Shows just how skilful you are at your craft Justin. Well done mate, your father most certainly is very proud. Cheers Bruce.

I love how cutting rough opal, Australian and Ethiopian, makes me feel when I see colors that are out of this world! Forget Gold fever, Opal fever is gripping!

I love the imperfections and all. truly beautiful!

I whole❤edly believe in signs from our loved ones. I’ve gotten several from my mom. Such a beautiful pair!!! I was holding my breath the closer you got to the color bar …. Makes me a nervous wreck but as always you did an amazing job. ❗️❤️ black opal & your channel.

Justin I love watching you find the opal to make it spectacular. This one is really really cool I love it. Keep doing a great job keep putting up videos for us. I can't wait to see your next one

I love how opals kinda look like galaxies. Thank you for sharing this wonderful lapidary.

Simply fantastic. It’s funny when we back off and really take a good look that our eyes see something unique. Great job Justin!

Magical piece! The photo for the video thumbnail looks like a landscape I love it

Justin, your creativity is brilliant in your stone cutting. I've been watching your channel as much as I can over the past few years. Im very sorry to hear of your father's passing, my father isn't with us anymore as well Your work is masterful, he most certainly left his legacy in the best of hands. Your viewer: MDWk™

I ❤️ Justin for all he shows us.

That is a fantastic set. Lovely work, a shame they didn't end up a bit more colour-consistant but they have their own charm the way they look now. More 'heart-blood' looking, if you like, and if you hold selling closer to Valentine's day I bet you get even more for it!

Your heart turned out so lovely! I did not expect it to have that quantity or quality of finished stone as it did. Beautiful work❤

They all get special with your hands on them, you're an opal genius.

One of my favorite things about your videos is how adaptable you are to what the stone gives you. You make plans, but things change, and you make the best of it. Always learning, always moving forward.

I love watching these videos and listening to the love and respect you have for your father.

I was so happy when I saw that rectangle that you didn't cut it in two. I was just praying that you would do it as it was. I saw the beauty in as a single peice. The heart was fantastic ❤️ as well. Beautiful Job on both peices. Loved watching 👀. Thank you for sharing 😀 🤩

I love the black pouch in this stone, great contrast between the red and black makes them pop

I love watching you perform miracles, especially this "I ❤️ " video. I also love playing my Alto Saxophone 🎷 💕 🎶 🎵

Just like love is not perfect all the time but worth the work and has very bright areas. This set is the perfect representation of love

I love gemstones, crystals and minerals and watching you turn rough opal into beautiful jewellery

That was a very unique opal and even though it was flawed by your high standards, I enjoyed it as much as any I've ever seen... :)

I love what you chose to do with this piece, and sharing what you love at the end. Your videos have become very personal and endearing over the years. I've always liked your personality and the passion you have for your craft. Watching your confidence build and finding your sweet spot with your videos makes it feel like I'm at my Uncle's place learning his hobby, because you treat us all like family too. Way to go and thank you for bringing us into your world!

I ❤ fair yet competitive pricing! Somebody's definitely in for a great deal on that set.

the red POPS! wow!

I loved watching this process unfold. I love the bloopers at the end 😅

Ohhh, been waiting for this one! That stone looks really promising! 🙂👍✌🖖

Wow, wow WOW! as you were in the beginning stages of shaping this stone... I thought "that would make a beautiful Heart!" and just a few seconds later... you said the same thing!!! But, to get the second piece as the 'I' is the 'eye of a craftsman'! Amazing!!! Some special person is going to have an heirloom that will be cherished for lifetimes to come.... Cheers!

georgeous little ensemble. personally i love the opals that hide a little on the colour so you must turn.. the understating their beauty...❤

I think the patterns on these two remind me of a space galaxy. Kind of wispy and ethereal.

I still absolutely 💯% ❤ the Chinese lettering opal you cut. That's my all time favorite video ever!!! I think it will always be the one that I love the most ❤ ♥ 💕