Watch me cut a $100 rough opal into a $2000 gem

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Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained is pretty much the motto of any opal cutter.
The risk can become somewhat calculated over time, but you never really know what is happening inside that piece of rough.
Tools like the Gemfish Flashlight can help find inclusions, which allows you to make a better assessment of the gem outcome.
However, whichever way you look at it, cutting opals will forever be a financial risk!
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@JFANDHISPEOPLE 3 месяца назад

Opals just put diamonds to shame. Its just awesome to see the opal come alive, were all lucky to enjoy such natural beauty

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Yea I agree. thank you

@TomsBackyardWorkshop 3 месяца назад

Diamonds are overpriced costume jewelry.

@riyaazarendsefwfs7220 3 месяца назад

@@blackopaldirecthi Justin Why don’t you make a channel showing your jewler create what he does with the opal you sell?

@carolharris2357 3 месяца назад

@@TomsBackyardWorkshopDeBeers keeps the price artificially up but they're like water almost.

@joshuahunter8194 3 месяца назад

I agree. When I first discovered opals I was in total shock and awe. Where were these stones all this time and why didn't anyone tell me about them. Some of the most beautiful out there.

@networkg 3 месяца назад

I am not a gem cutter and I don't even wear jewelry but I find your videos to be a fascinating display of creation, beauty and skill. Thank you for sharing.

@jessandrews833 3 месяца назад

Same ! Thank you

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Thank you! 😊

@shaneyule3484 3 месяца назад

me too

@jessandrews833 3 месяца назад

@@blackopaldirect I’ve watched every single video haha my gf thinks I have a problem bc I binged watched them all in a week; about a year ago, and have been watching ever since !

@judithfairchild8620 3 месяца назад

I don't wear jewelry either but watching Jason cut the opals just satisfies something in me.

@michaelpw97 3 месяца назад

Justin, just want to say it’s ok to promote your website more often! It’s not bothersome. We are here for you and your content, hearing about your business isn’t really offputting in the slightest. Don’t sweat it, and feel free to let the people know about your website near the end of your videos! Cheers

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

I wholeheartedly appreciate your kind words and will listen to your advice.

@rinna3719 3 месяца назад

@@blackopaldirect I would also like to add, I'm super happy to have found you and that you have an online store. I'm thinking about buying myself an opal at some point and it's hard to find places you can trust. Especially online from another continent.

@trumpatier 3 месяца назад

Agreed with Michael! It's not bothersome at all. I'm actually surprised you don't mention your website more often.

@garypowell4866 3 месяца назад

Wow! That storm sound was perfect.

@taradonovan7856 3 месяца назад

I thought so too

@BLynnE 3 месяца назад

Love the outro. It absolutely is a lightening strike of color

@78LedHead 3 месяца назад

It's always a nice surprise to see a new BOD vid. It's so amazing how opal mimics colors you see in nature, especially in the ocean. You can see the colors of a mandarin fish or a mantis shrimp in that stone. Spectacular, especially for a $100 piece of rough. Excellent job, Justin.

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@cathifamjourney469 3 месяца назад

Justin, that chaff pattern! Love how the yellows pop in this. All the rolling flash, wow just wow!

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Thank you Cathi. Yeah I love it too

@jimmygrant3151 3 месяца назад

The sound effects nailed it.

@subvertedworld 3 месяца назад

Stunning gem. Been following you since the beginning and have learned SO MUCH about opal. One thing I can say is that this NEVER gets old! I fall in love all over again every time a new gem is revealed.

@ThatOpalGuy 3 месяца назад

This stone is CRAY CRAY! Thanks for sharing.

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Glad you like

@nancycurtis7315 3 месяца назад

Hi Don. 😊

@louyeo6571 3 месяца назад

Couldn’t you just play with that stone for hours, the way the colours change and flash as it’s rotated. Mesmerising. Thank you for sharing your love of opals and the skill that conjures such beautiful gems.

@tattoedmat 3 месяца назад

Love gambles like that

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Especially when its a win haha

@tattoedmat 3 месяца назад

@@blackopaldirect deffinatly mate..chicken dinner that one

@tamarafarnsworth5049 3 месяца назад

As others have said before me, I don't have the kind of life where it would make sense to own a gemstone, but to be allowed to almost touch such throat aching beauty is a gift for which I thank you. You make me smile.

@Darryl_Frost 3 месяца назад

Let's not ignore the quality and production of that video !!! And the beauty of that opal.

@nancycurtis7315 3 месяца назад

Hi all at BOD and friends. Absolutely stunning to see. Thanks for showing us this lovely gem. Greetings from Dimboola, in Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺 😊.

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Our pleasure Nancy Im glad you are still here watching on and commenting

@user-gj2yg5qu1d 2 месяца назад

First time I saw opal being cut and polished was your show when you lit it up in the lights I fell in love with what I was looking at like you always said opal is opal till you cut and polished them see the real beauty I watch your shows when I can thanks for showing the right way to see the beauty in our opal never owned any opal but one day I hope to get a little bit for my lovely wife ❤😂 speedy nth Stradbroke island Qld Australia stay true

@nancypiros9133 3 месяца назад

Good to see you back cutting opals again Justin. I’m sure you had a wonderful time in Tucson and on “Holiday” vacation as we would call it. This opal is absolutely gorgeous❣️❣️❣️ Have a wonderful day.

@cyclonicsilver2773 3 месяца назад

Stunning!!! I started watching your channel because my wife is a lapidary artist and the more I watch the more I want to try it. Thanks for the Inspiration and if I do any opals in the future I will definitely show you!!

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Go for it!

@nimanikkhah9954 3 месяца назад

I knew black opals by your channel and I love them, I am from Iran; Australian opal are not common in my country, I love to have one but it's impossible to pay because of sanctions.😢

@michaelprue9024 3 месяца назад

Wow what a pretty little gem. Just beautiful. I had no doubt it would reach its full potential in your hands. Thank you for the video sir.

@user-it8or5yx8z 3 месяца назад

That editing in the final seconds was phenomenal!

@chellevl9209 Месяц назад

What a beautiful gem. Reminds me of an outback spring storm. All colourful wild flowers and big flashes of lightning. Love it.

@janetsmith5279 3 месяца назад

Amazing stone, Justin I miss these videos, all that mainly comes up on my feed now is you selling stones!

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Haha that's a different channel I have for selling. If you unsubscribe from black opal direct gems and just sub to black opal direct then you will be fine

@eleanormassey8559 3 месяца назад

I love the color play in the opals. Beautiful job

@liquidelectrum 3 месяца назад

Well worth the little wait to see you again. Glad you are back at it. Great little gem, and can’t wait for the live!

@IrlamOz 2 месяца назад

Loved what you did at the end to present the opal ❤

@california3186 3 месяца назад

Beautiful!! Love looking at it with the thunderstorm in the background! Amazing!

@TraumaQueen65 2 месяца назад

Editing is off the wall. Love everyone's work

@oldnick4707 2 месяца назад

Glad I picked this one out on your site Justin. 😊 I like the stone and the post. Very nice and 'soulful', both.

@summersands8105 2 месяца назад

Love the orange, red and yellow. When the light hits those colors just right, it looks like the stone is on fire.

@rock_fortress2265 3 месяца назад

What an amazing stone Justin! That stone just has so much character, a one of a kind masterpiece... congrats on another winner!

@helendreyer5710 3 месяца назад

Awesome! Gorgeous gem. Enjoyed watching you bring this gem to life. Beautiful play of color.

@steveclark4291 3 месяца назад

Thank you Justin for sharing this beautiful Opal with me ! I love the way the color dances around when you turn it !

@JohnDoe2.01 3 месяца назад

Another beautiful stone and opportunity to pick up on some of your brilliant skills. Thanks again!

@iankenney6515 3 месяца назад

That little guy has some serious pop. Beautiful!

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Hehe Lightning Pop

@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871 3 месяца назад

That does look pretty nice once the colour is flashing. Have a ripper Justin!

@santashahadley5916 16 дней назад

She is beauty and I would never be able afford to my birthstone a real one. I love the craftsmanship and care put in cutting the keep the work sir. 💜👑

@jeffheaslip 3 месяца назад

Ya just don't what will show up sometimes! That'sa beauty! Thanks for sharing with us Justin!

@bryanwillingham7023 3 месяца назад

Love ya Justin!!! Always a great day with your video

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Thank you enjoy Bryan

@tanyagordon1244 3 месяца назад

Greetings from Florida Justin you're an inspiration. watching your videos, and my love of opals have got me into cutting them. I am a rookie and self-taught so your videos are so helpful thank you and please keep posting

@Edelstones 3 месяца назад

Sound effects are spot on 👌🏼

@susantyler2807 3 месяца назад

Beautiful stone! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us.

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Thank you too!

@markfoster6369 3 месяца назад

Absolutely stunning little gem

@user-hl6xc8jq8o 3 месяца назад

Another beautiful gem. Love watching. Thanks

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@highseassailor 3 месяца назад

Beautiful work. Going to grab a custom piece once I start my new job. Cheers!

@theresabraddock9310 2 месяца назад

The music enhanced the butterflies I get watching! 😅 Amazing beautiful!

@scottishwifie14 3 месяца назад

Fantastic video Justin the before and after shot of the opal are amazing how much of a great polish you get on your opal. Definitely a winner winner chicken dinner.

@rionstretton8133 3 месяца назад

Words can not describe the brilliance this gem stone ❤

@remcovanvliet3018 3 месяца назад

I'm always blown away at just how fast that diamond wheel chews through the stone, and yet it's safe enough to work with your fingers right up against it. What an amazing bit of kit, that thing.

@philcollinson328 3 месяца назад

Absolutely love these vids. Justin is a true artist. If I were ever left unsupervised near the grinding wheels there'd be no opal left and I'd have stumps that were once fingers.

@Smallathe 3 месяца назад

WOW. Awesome gem and superb cutting, as always. Thanks for sharing!

@nickfranklin1867 3 месяца назад

That is a stunning opal Justin!

@missharry5727 3 месяца назад

Stunning stone. The play of light and colour is outstanding.

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Thank you

@paulfarrell8792 3 месяца назад

Loved it. The sound effects were perfect.

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Thanks haha

@lorenrobertson8039 3 месяца назад

Oh Justin that was magnificent! Thank you!

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Thank you Loren

@ElinHaugan 3 месяца назад

Ahh, so nice to get one of these videos again 😊 Gorgeous stone ❤

@W.MOpals 3 месяца назад

Beautiful opal and an equally beautiful cut and finish! That opal really added some value 😍 the website plug was perfect, not pushy at all, elegant and informative Thanks Justin

@judithfairchild8620 3 месяца назад

WOW!!!!!! Now that's a fire in stone. So gorgeous!!!!!!

@user-it4oe7qw5m 3 месяца назад

Stunning as always 😊

@ericphillips4297 3 месяца назад

That's one of the prettiest opals I've seen you cut. Now if I only had the $ to buy one.

@willbejamming1532 3 месяца назад

Brilliant sound, seamless editing and flawless cuts.

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Glad you liked it!

@debbiependleton8507 2 месяца назад

Absolutely stunning!

@WorldofRockhounds 3 месяца назад

I'm particularly fond of just how clean and visually pleasing your work space is.

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Haha wow I do try but the girls complain about my mess all the time haha

@carolynallisee2463 3 месяца назад

That is a gorgeous gem!

@agnusdeiofficial1266 2 месяца назад

Awesome content. Congratulations from Europe :)

@reginaditt128 3 месяца назад

OH my ! The flashy gem and the lighting sound . A perfect pair .❤❤❤ What a beauty .

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Glad you like it!

@zaubergarden6900 3 месяца назад

The lightning storm sounds during the final clip on the turn table, lol! I love how inspiring, intriguing, but also funny this channel is :)

@Chicanoking 3 месяца назад

What a gem 😍 I love at the end of the video the lightning 🌩️ and thunder go along with the powerful flashes and BANGS of colour. That's absolutely lightning opal💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

@Ozai75 3 месяца назад

What a stunner. Just gorgeous.

@Divig 3 месяца назад

Great choice of music! Edit: and the pre- and post- images were really nice. Have that more often please 😊

@jamesblake7338 3 месяца назад

Beautiful stone!

@chrismack5908 3 месяца назад

I like surprises! Very pretty!

@kathyschmitz7487 3 месяца назад

WIW😮 Justin! What an incredible gem !! ♥️

@jasonbaxter5502 3 месяца назад

I used my tile cuter to make my first one the other day. Nothing fancy just a clear rock u found on a job. It started as a big one and ended as a little one. So know im getting a real one to cute and polish. Its like a drug to see what it will look like. I found some nice ones but will save them for later after i get more practice. But i have been studying how you do it and its helping. I find it calming and relaxing if you understand that.

@susannesamuelsson2930 3 месяца назад

I love opals and I love you guys on BOD even more! Greetings to you all, 👋❤️💎😍👍!

@steveshoemaker6347 3 месяца назад

Justin it never fails me how much beauty there is in a OPAL.....Thank you very much.....Shoe🇺🇸

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Thank you Shoe again 🙏

@rindapelton5876 3 месяца назад

Gorgeous opal!! Thank you 🤗

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@MARYBOORMAN 3 месяца назад

Hi from Georgian Bay Canada Justin! WHUT....A...BEEE..UUUUUTYYYYYY! This has to be one of my favourite of the scores of gems I have seen you cut. Just sublime! Thanks for a pleasurable exprerience! When I buy my next opals it will be from you folks! Yay!

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Thank you, you're so kind!

@nnOpals 3 месяца назад

Great cut!

@johnmahan9336 3 месяца назад

Very nice gemstone.

@pate4682 3 месяца назад

Diamonds are completely hum drum compared to opal. No comparison. Australian, Lightning Ridge opal will always be at the top of my list! That came out beautiful Justin! -Opal Indigo Gems

@GeoBoots 3 месяца назад

I remember reading as a kid that one of the myths of opal was that the colors were thought to be due to lightning hitting a rock and getting trapped inside. This video's rolling thunder outro was perfect.

@user-dw8xr2ro6m 3 месяца назад

Well done, amazing stone ❤

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Thank you

@thenodiggardener 3 месяца назад

What a corka! Just what I need first thing in a morning, some beauty to start my day.

@amberandrews6842 3 месяца назад

Beautiful stone! Thank You for sharing it's birth with us all!

@blackopaldirect 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@kam70111 3 месяца назад

Wow! Beautiful. Justin.

@mjn3544 29 дней назад

Justin, you are such an artist. It is just mesmerizing to watch you. Have you ever paid $100 for a rough opal only to lose it all on what turned out to be a bust? Or are you that good that you at least get your money back out of each gamble? With this one, you nailed it!

@1catfishuntermiller753 3 месяца назад

Hiya Justin, awesome video and such a beautiful stone, I loved at the end of the video the lighting sounds. That is a... Electrifying stone know doubt. Beautifully done. I hope you have a awesome blessed day mate. Cheers! Cya! 😺🐟 out!