Uncut gem black opal delivers a surprising result! 

You know something good is on its way when Justin opens up with a dance 😂 you rock mate

This might be an unpopular opinion, but I actually preferred this gem with the dark potch in the centre at the point you took it to the finer wheel. I loved the aesthetic of the triangular black potch in the dead centre surrounded by the four separate fields of dancing colour that almost perfectly quartered the gem. To me the effect was kind of 'magical portal' and was really attractive.

Personally, Justin, I like that little bit of Potch in the centre. It gives that Opal even more character, I think!! I love it!! It's a stunning Opal, even with that tiny bit of Potch in it!! Best Regards from your friend the Retired Paramedic, and a S&R Dog and Handler Team Trainer and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖💖🇨🇦

JUSTINS DANCING!!! LETS GET THAT OPAL RUBBED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Potch actually gave the stone more depth IMO which counts for nothing of course. Congratulations another beauty!

This might be my new favorite gem I have watched you cut. I am not a collector or know anything about gems/stones/rocks but I enjoy watching all the same. For me what you do is another form of art.

I actually gasped when I saw the intensity of that color after polishing! I felt like I could fall into that stone, staring at it. ❤❤❤

It's good to see the silly dancing make a return, Justin 😄 I know this video is gonna be a good one before I watch it.

I knew we would all be dancing by the end of this one! How did I know? ....you tipped me off from the very get go! Cheers! CIAO....

Glad to see the old Justin Back, I really like to see your personality come out and have fun with cutting. I know you have a business to run but this is the content I really like to see.

I love the purple ripples in it. Beautiful.

Another incredible video! So glad to see you get funky once again like your older videos.

That is such magnificent colour and so dark, love the dancing Justin. Good to see you larking around again. Thank you

Omg, the centerfold pose was priceless! And that grin! I have to be honest, I woud have happily worn that stone even with the potch in the center! I know it takes from the value, but it really made it interesting looking!

Great job Justin! Love watching your enthusiasm and your professionalism ... always interesting, educational, and fun! There's not a gemstone around that can hold a candle to a black opal!

Hi Justin Canada here. I never thought I would spend time watching opal cutting and polishing. I'm hooked now and find it kind of therapeutic to watch the stones turn into beautiful gems. Your skills are remarkable! I watch a lot of automotive restorations and it takes a long time to see the finished result. With your work it takes just minutes to see something beautiful and with metal work and final paint it can take months.

I love the longer videos with as much reveal from rough as possible 🤗🤗

OMG ! The play of color in that gem was stunning ! And the polish job you gave it was spot on ! Very impressive and such a suspenseful episode !

Had me on the edge of my seat again watching it and screaming at the screen like I'm a ringside sports announcer. It's always so exciting, especially after years of watching every single video. This one turned out gorgeous. I love how the color is layered in a few huge overlapping flakes, with a river of black between them. Definitely a special piece!

YOU BEAUTY! What a fantastical stone that is, even without the nice, thick, cabochon. Unreal, magical color. Looks like the color you'd see on a mantis shrimp or something. Wild stuff.

Justin, normally I lean towards the more color the better. But this gem has a personality all of its own. It's fantabulous!!

You know of course the potch can hear you. When you did the pre-dance it's saw. It liked it. So it moved back just enough for you to be able to cut the stone. I actually find it really beautiful and intriguing the way that it splits the broadflashes!!!! Ripper Stone mate!! It would be an honor and a pleasure to build a pendant setting for that stone or one like. Just remember the nobbies CAN hear you!!! Good work mate! Steve at Artwerks in the California motherlode!!

Wow!!!!!!!!!! Jackpot! Gorgeous black opal Justin!!! Congrats! Love your labradoodle too🐾🐾!

Awesome as usual

Kevin Bacon has nothing to worry about. You sir are also the KING of opal cutters.

Fantastic finish ,glad you got such a beautiful stone ! You are a great joy to watch ! HAPPY DANCING JUSTIN .😊

I'm glad the potch let you win this one. A beautiful and bright stone. Today your a winner!

Lol loved your dance 😂😂😂 that stone is beautiful. Love watching your reaction.

With that brilliant blue colour in your stone for a split second I thought I was looking into the sea. Stunning stone.

Do you think that watching a man, sitting on a creeky stool, rubbing rocks against a stone can be exciting? The answer is definitely yes! You haven't seen suspense until you've seen Justin work on these opals! It is magical! Thank you Justin! ❤️🩷💛💚💙🩵💜🧡🤍🖤

that is a beautiful almost cats eye opal. great watching your work Justin, such passion and experience.

Man I would call That gemstone the eye Opal. That looks so perfect.

I bought a gem light about two years ago. It cost $50, including shipping. It's also waterproof. And in the two years I've had it, I've charged it once. It came with its own charger, (and the charger is pretty small) And I use it a lot. Got it from Riley Gunn. Good alternative, for those on a budget. I also want to eventually get a gem fish i.f. 1 as well. I'd love to support one of my favorite channels in that way.

Sweet! I’ve been looking forward to this one! Looks like the northern lights!❤

It's absolutely stunning. I've never been a big fan of the blue, green combo. It's ok, but I prefer the more colorful ones. This gem changed my thinking, what a magical gem! Blue, green, and purple

G'day Justin, I am always happy to see one of your vids pop up.

My favourite opals colors. Amazing. Opals are gems with soul.

What a way to start the week! Enjoyed the dancing! Lol!

Beautiful gem! Keep up the good work Justin and team!

Whew! This one certainly was a challenge! Beautiful! And we got a dance!

Another beautiful gem.

Never imagined Opal cutting being so fantastic....

Happy Dance Time!!! 👏🏻😁 That is a stunning opal.

Black opals are gorgeous. I was excited to see it even in is uncut form.

Worth every penny IMO if not more. Beautiful gem, Justin.

Oh my I had chills thinking no but it's beautiful good job!!!

Stunning gem.

What a beautiful gem. It's one of the most gorgeous opals I've seen in a while. I actually prefer these darker stones. What a master opal creator you are. Congratulations Justin on another cracker of a gem 💎! 🎉❤✌🇨🇦🥰

The colors are so amazing! Absolutely beautiful 💜💜

It's been a while since we've seen a dance. I've missed them. A beautiful opal, by the way. Very lovely.

It's fantastic Justin! Exquisite color. Thanks 👍👏😍

I felt that the black potch in the center gave it a look of abstract art.

I'm on the edge of my seat watchin' you expose that color bar it's very exciting! :)

Didn't know I'd missed those intros so damn much. Love your work, Justin 😁

That turned out amazing love that color

Majestic result…(& love the dance)

Beautiful gem, I love your videos thanks again!

Absolutely amazing color. Very unique!!!

Shake it Justin!!! Youre hilarious! Love the opal!

What a beautiful stone just waiting to be discovered under all that potch. Great result, and a good giggle. Just what I needed after planting and watering this evening.

Absolutely beautiful piece mate!

That was class, thank you 👍👍👍

Beautiful colours ❤

Wow! I would love to have that one. It’s gorgeous.

Did such a beautiful job❤🎉

Absolutely stunning ❤

From Hip Hop to Hip Op. Speaking from 1st hand experience. Romancing The Stone. Nice.

I loved it already because of that color, but when it broke open for you I shared your excitement! What a gamble, it certainly paid off!

What a freaking gem that color is insanity !!!!!!!!!

Cutting in from the other side you would have ended up with more and more black potch. You saved the stone by going that direction. Great example of how challenging making those initial decisions are as a cutter.

Brake dancing lol my cup of tea and body poping.. Lol Bless up Justin winked start!!! And you will always find the best in the most dark places in your gems and in your life and with your entertainment to buddy 💯👍⭐

What a beautiful stone 😮 one of my favorites so far!

Truly a gorgeous Stone very well done

Superb stone and wonderful cutting. Thanks for sharing.

Great job! Brilliant editing and excitement 'til the end.

Thank you Justin for just being you.

Best part of my day. Thanks

Now that's the type of color I love. Congratulations!

The way the colour plyed around the centre potch made me think of a four leaf clover..... a lucky lucky stone!

Just Wow...thank you for sharing...you made my day 😊

Beautiful opal!

Beautiful!

Awesome to see as always, from rock to pure stunning gem.❤ it..

Gorgeous!

Congratulations Justin on making your torch/light..youve thought of all the important elements that make it a superior light..im no expert with opal, i just love watching your channel because you create magic with what you do and i find it absolutely fascinating! This gem today is magnificent, your talents come together to make something so special..👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Congratulations you did it again Justin! I'm sure the dance helped a lot too 😉! Greetings to you all at BOD! 👋💎👍🌞🇸🇪💐

Amazing work getting to the color

Stunning!

Always love seeing a new video drop! 🥳🎉👍

G'day Justin. Been watching you cut for years from Newfoundland, Canada. Absolutely love you, mate. Your new Gemfish IF1 is a real beauty too. Been waiting for 2 years for the final reveal. Tres impressive piece of kit my friend. Unfortunately it's a bit pricey for me. Now if it were waterproof and $199 AUD and not USD then I would definitely pull the trigger. Another great opal cutting video as always today and Tamika's 2 second cameo was actually very funny. I can always count on a BOD vid to lift my spirits after a night shift of nursing. So disappointed for you when the black blob refused to completely clear out, but hey that's opal for ya and you did cut an incredible stone when all was said and done. Total emotional rollercoaster, mate. I bloody love it when the color travels across the stone like that, with such effortless fluidity. OMG! OMG! OMG! I don't recall hearing a finished carat weight though? Congrats! Dougie : )

I LOVE Opal and Opal is my birth stone, how lucky am I ❤🧡💜💚💙🩵

Look at the purple in that stone. Beautiful 😻.

Amazing opal 😊

Rocking a pair of VANS... just when we thought you couldn't get any cooler!!

Dance away, Justin! You have earned it!

My reaction is the same as always! WOW!

Ran late for video.... oh well. Was worth it. Lovely stone. Happy dance. Hoping all are well, in opal land. Greetings from Dimboola, in Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺.

Beautiful

That's a keeper!

Justin, that turned out to be so beautiful! Glad to see the sand took a day off!