HUGE! 11,000 carat uncut gem opal gets carved to expose the top quality colors inside

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HUGE! 11,000 carat uncut gem opal gets carved to expose the top quality colors inside

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Жыл бұрын

Join me for the 3rd and last episode of Dwayne the Rock from Andamooka infused opal in Quarts. One of the most rare opals in existence. Watch as Big Z carvers the piece to expose more opal and polish the piece up in time for the Tucson gem show.
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@micr0chap 10 ай бұрын

Nature's work of art. You were right to leave it in its uncut state - an historic rarity.

@user-xm7cz8rk9y 5 ай бұрын

I would find someone that does great woodwork to build up a beautiful cradle or stand to display it!! Its one of the most beautiful rocks these eyes have ever seen

@deviousmousey Жыл бұрын

as a lapidary that works mainly with fossil materials(dinosaur bones and corals), i know the mental struggle of seeing beautiful specimen that a part of you wants to cut, even though deep down you know you should leave it whole. stunning job with that beast!!!

@bjbowden9398 Жыл бұрын

This is what you get when passion over rides greed. A very beautiful specimen that is in safe hands. 👍

@foolishus Жыл бұрын

I normally don't comment on videos anywhere, but this was absolutely stunning in the end. Great work.

@blackopaldirect Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@shownowt Жыл бұрын

thanks for ruining the ending for me.

@patriciagregorowicz8141 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Stunning. Thanks for sharing 😊👏👍

@m1sterj237 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these videos. Really nice work.

@irenedavo3768 Жыл бұрын

@@blackopaldirect 60 years!

@amberandrews6842 8 ай бұрын

Dwayne definitely didn't need to be chopped down into smaller stones. That is absolutely beautiful. I have lots of pretty rocks that could be cut, slabbed and polished, but they are beautiful as they are. Some might wind up worked, but some won't as long as they are mine.

@timothydawson3836 Жыл бұрын

Dwayne The Rock has never looked better and that flash of red you get when you turn him around just hits you, to me he’s now perfect 👍🏼 🥰

@kristiw.1823 Жыл бұрын

Dwayne is just gorgeous! Truly a museum worthy piece. The work Big Z did on it truly seems to honor the fundamental nature of opal, which feels like something your family is all about. Thank you for sharing the mental and physical journey you went through, Justin!

@melissaandjosh6210 Жыл бұрын

Dwayne is beautiful. The amount of tedious work involved to get it to this point is mind blowing. Well done Big Z and Justin

@nancypiros9133 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing to see Dwayne the rock all polished and left a one beautiful piece! So glad to see it wasn’t cut up Justin. Many times it’s the best to see on the natural state. Especially Opal mixed in Quartz. Truly a one of a kind piece Justin . Thanks for sharing.

@user-ji4yo9nn4c 4 ай бұрын

I agree: beauty over money....a natural work of art. How moving. ❤

@louisevallack7233 Жыл бұрын

Whilst I can't imagine I'll ever be present to hold Dwayne, I just wanted to say it's a wonderful gift that you are giving people to allow them to hold this amazing earth treasure.

@Kolikondriu 9 ай бұрын

A piece worthy of a great museum… Really spectacular.

@raymason3583 6 ай бұрын

So, I have a rock tumbler and thought I was doing really with my little hobby. After watching the beautiful transformation of that opal, I’ve decided to take up carpentry . Awesome job.

@obsidianrosestudio2663 Жыл бұрын

It fills me with such joy that you left Dwayne as such a large specimen. He is beautiful beyond measure!

@Pbav8tor Жыл бұрын

We just spent the weekend at the Puyallup, WA Show. Thank all of you who do these shows. You bring us stunning natural beauty from all over the planet. Nice folks, too! Family friendly!

@jonpiotrowski3506 Жыл бұрын

As Big Z brought out the beauty and emotions of Dwayne, Dwayne brought out the emotions and beauty of Big Z... thank you for sharing this wonderful story with the world... the outcome is nothing short of SPECTACULAR..!!!

@faith2691 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the journeys of these crystals and the philosophy you aproach the cuts and life with. I really appreciate your warm, loving, gentle and kind energy and the community you're drawing together.

@cathifamjourney469 Жыл бұрын

Yay, Duane the Rock made his debut! He's absolutely amazing!

@blackopaldirect Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you yeah he back and looking good

@nickfrost9771 3 ай бұрын

Hello friend. Amazing piece, spectacular work... If you pause your video at 8:03, it looks exactly like a human like face. The darker part being the mouth and the beautiful exposed opals at the top being like a crown. I would strongly suggest going with that theme and working on that to complete this, what in my opinion, will turn out to be a masterpiece worthy of a museum. I'll be staying tuned. Well done...

@GodsGanja 7 ай бұрын

Thanks you for keeping Dwayne the way he was born, perfect as can be.

@johnsmithe4656 Жыл бұрын

As someone who has never cut or polished a stone, I agree. Leave as is. No cutting. That thing is beautiful. Great museum piece!

@cydniedonat7635 Жыл бұрын

I love that you let this piece be, without having to make it something it never was. I'm in awe of you, sir. Beautiful specimen.

@sportmom2222 Жыл бұрын

I would have cut it in a heartbeat. Looking at what has been done with it, now makes it easier to see where to cut. Good job!

@Monk-eee Жыл бұрын

Dwayne is a breath taker that's for sure. I appreciate your words and thoughts at the end of the video and I agree. Sometimes the mystery and the not knowing what's inside makes something all that more special and valuable. I hope that Dwayne always stays how he is now- whole, magnificent, magical & mysterious

@tonysansom Жыл бұрын

Stunning piece, Justin! I think you did the right thing, leaving it whole. Having a large rock with patches of opal in it shows the natural character of the minerals as they would (apart from the polish) be found. Opal gemstones are stunners but none show this. I also think the cracks in the quartz are pretty in themselves.

@chrisknauss6727 Жыл бұрын

I can appreciate the mystery of this stone too. You made the best decision.

@blackopaldirect Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@michaelpinreno Жыл бұрын

Dwayne is beautiful and very deserving of only being uncovered as much as he has been.

@dinoklein Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful piece! I've seen Dwayne pop up every now and then in other videos, but I never imagined it would be so stunning! Great work!

@buckyes6749 Жыл бұрын

Super cool! A museum might really appreciate that !

@RufotrisRootedRockhound Жыл бұрын

Really love the way this came out! Y’all did a great job and it’s beautiful the way it is now as a specimen piece. I really hope you bring it again next year so I can not only meet you but get to see it in person!!

@carpingwithcarson Жыл бұрын

The most colourful part of the opal looks like a heart , beautifully polished piece.

@pattiehanan1356 Жыл бұрын

How fabulous! Thanks for showing off Dwayne! So wonderful that you led with your heart and that Big Z enhanced your opal friend so beautifully by not cutting him into individual stones and polishing him up! Maybe someday I'll get the chance to hold him too!

@Nick-cb8cd Жыл бұрын

Simply amazing! Theres not enough words in the world to explain how special that stone is. Maybe its because the silica opal molecules were in an unfamiliar, nontypical environment being quartz they rounded up as much support and brought all the cousins and extended long lost aunties and uncles to make a good environment by sheer size.

@HHGLowBob Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning that big chungus. I still remember you trying to carve it with a Dremel and surrender 😂 glad you prevailed 👍

@tazattk Жыл бұрын

I originally thought you were going to cut it up, but after you cleaned it up and produced the final product, I am happy you didn't. What a fantastic, beautiful stone you produced. Great job; great video!

@bendale1732 Жыл бұрын

I've recently caught the old 'opal fever' and this piece has just blown my mind! Absolutely incredible and thankyou for sharing

@blackopaldirect Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@scottishwifie14 Жыл бұрын

Justin you and Marty have turned Dwayne into a superstar opal. He would win an oscar😂 You have got the right balance between opal and host rock it’s stunning. The opal I work on is tiny in comparison but everyone is beautiful. Dwayne is the big daddy of opal.

@blackopaldirect Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@nickfrost9771 3 ай бұрын

@PsychoticAmbitions Жыл бұрын

:,) it's great to see the growth of Dwayne. Technically, you're breaking him down, but it's necessary to sculpt him into a beautiful, unique person... I mean piece! Your videos always hit me. I know it's the music and the whole point lol but since I started watching, I'm always inspired to be like Justin.

@muzzamoose Жыл бұрын

I love the polished grey quartz along with the blue, green opal the contrast is unique.Leave it like this please.

@yvonnemccarthy4957 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! Although, I have to admit I'm dying to see what he looks like on the inside. Kudos on your respect for the Rock as he is.

@talonsilverhawk5763 9 ай бұрын

Right if I owned it I would have been so tempted to go all out and maybe leave my hand print of quartz on that smooth side if I really wanted to leave some quartz and name it the hand and heart and vains/veins (if I could not get all the quartz out triple play on words vein) of the opal cutter

@RexSkittles Жыл бұрын

Such beautiful colors! Very nicely done and I know that was a lot of hard work! Thanks for sharing with the world and preserving such a specimen!

@shelleysteward3041 Жыл бұрын

I’m so excited to see this absolutely stunning quarts/Opal specimen finished. It truly is an amazing piece 💕.

@ARC.475 Жыл бұрын

Wow 😲😳 Dwayne is now more magnificent than ever, a very stunning piece! Lucky are the people who can hold it!

@patriciachirgwin3238 Жыл бұрын

Opals are my favourite stones, and have been for decades! I love watching the videos to see these treasures come to life. What artistry! Thank you for sharing your skills with us!

@carlbirgermller3925 Жыл бұрын

G'day Dwayne, I'm Danish and lived in Melbourne many years ago. My youngest daughter was born there and my eldest daughter finished first grade there. Therefore I think the best gift to my daughters now, is something Australian. I'm prepared to invest 20k AUD for similar value opals, if I also get the cutting story on KZfaq. If you think this could be a win-win please let me know. Be Carl

@chestnut1279 6 ай бұрын

to me opal is the only stone. i'm a woman but never felt one iota of pull toward diamonds or any other stone. just opal

@tracyjohnson2992 Жыл бұрын

That piece is outstanding a stunning piece of Quartz and Opal i agree with you Justin leave it alone this needs to be left as is it is twice as impressive as it is.

@Darryl_Frost Жыл бұрын

Simply stunning, and what a calming video to watch.

@cherylburkitt9722 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing the mysteries of Dwayne. What a beautiful friend you have there❤

@Madlintelf Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is gorgeous and I am so glad that you left it in the state that you did. Dwayne is unique, and I'd love to hug that thing! Nicely done folks!

@dougruebsamen3970 Жыл бұрын

The polished host stone is gorgeous also. I'm so jealous.

@craigdickinson8247 Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this update for ages. It looks amazing, and I am so glad you didn't chop it up.

@MARYBOORMAN Жыл бұрын

MESMERIZING JASON and BIG Z! Thanks for sharing - this piece is so so special and entrancing! 🙂

@scrappydoo7887 Жыл бұрын

That's an incredible amount of beautiful bright colour in that specimen 👌 Excellent piece and a job well done 👍

@lisabrudnicki659 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love they way you did this stone up! It’s fascinating and beautiful! What a wonder nature is! I love your videos! Keep up the good work!😊❤

@niliberl7560 Жыл бұрын

To have that kind of magic in ones hands ...and to expose that magic with the magic within ones self is a grait gift . Thank you bouth

@julieannmatthews3639 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your & big Z's Sterling effort in bringing out the sublime beauty of "Dwayne". A piece that will go down in history as an one off specimen.

@blackopaldirect Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Julie

@robertsmall1535 Жыл бұрын

Oi oi shipmate been waitin a while for this 👌🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️❤️❤️❤️

@michaelwoodyard309 4 ай бұрын

This is one of the most awe inducing pieces of beauty I have ever witnessed, mother nature at her finest!

@susanturcotte3176 Жыл бұрын

Justin, I have no words. Speechless! How can anyone describe such a unique, magnificent piece?!? Well, I just used two words....but they are not enough. Give Dwayne a hug for me!

@davemitch729 Жыл бұрын

What a incredible piece❤

@nielsmeijerink1367 Жыл бұрын

For me this is the universe staring back at us! Unbelievable and breathtaking. Great job!!also in the decision to keep it in one peace.

@Heartwing37 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE uncut pieces! I think the look is so special!

@ronanderson5736 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely the right choice! So beautiful! Awesome job!❤

@boltonky Жыл бұрын

WOW!!!!!! To Think beauty like this exists and only a few will ever see it..thanks for your time and mother earth

@kevdimo6459 Жыл бұрын

Wow Dwane is certainly very beautiful. Thanks Justin for your obvious love of this amazing piece of nature, and respecting it. 👍🏻

@ericpurkall4417 4 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and the love and skill you have shown this specimen of a gem. Thank you.

@judithfairchild8620 Жыл бұрын

That is a truely awesome gem. So glad you just cleaned and polished it. As you turned it over it would sparkle with the different colors. Like you had set a light in the center. Keep the beauty regardless of how much anyone offers for it.

@markstopkey4085 Жыл бұрын

You definitely made the right decision! Beauty

@VendettaProspecting Жыл бұрын

man been waiting a couple years or something like that to see him opened up more!! amazing!! wow looks like a flower in 3D

@exidy-yt Жыл бұрын

I had almost completely forgotten about Dwayne the Rock! What absolutely stunning work, I wish I had been able to get down to Tuscon this year. I hope I get to hold it some day. Big Z did some quality work for sure. Your faith was not misplaced.

@MetGerd Жыл бұрын

WOW this is spectacular...never seen such a beauty.. Thx for showing that amazing piece. Congrats to Dr.Z 🤩

@lorenrobertson8039 Жыл бұрын

Oh I love you Dwayne! Fantastic work you two!

@patriciawolanski3458 Жыл бұрын

Nature’s creations are amazing. The artisans on this project to be able to draw out the beauty and mystery of this piece are truly gifted.

@tammyheffernan329 Жыл бұрын

Incredibly beautiful!! Thanks!

@jimhunt4425 Жыл бұрын

That would bring a tear to Aaron and Greg from the dragonfly claims eyes. Magnificent

@glendadalejones3753 Жыл бұрын

Truly truly Spectacular 🔥🔥🔥 This is clearly one of a kind. Thankyou so much for showing us ..

@gavinstrachan929 Жыл бұрын

Awestruck Justin!! That’s a museum piece! Priceless!❤️

@pandakicker1 Жыл бұрын

That is freakishly gorgeous work, you guys! I love it! That quartz has a beautiful grey color to it, too. I don’t see that very often. It almost looks like a moonstone.

@Rockanory247 Жыл бұрын

You are a lucky guy Justin, very lucky! Great work.

@mawi1172 Жыл бұрын

I love your sensitivities. Only a sensitive person could make that.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@terryhunt2659 Жыл бұрын

This may seem over-whimsical, but I'm mentally picturing this piece against a starscape as an inhabited asteroid, with the lights of its domed cities and hydroponic farms glowing into the cosmic night. Thank you, Justin, for the continual interest and calm your videos gift me.

@Vile_Entity_3545 Жыл бұрын

A very interesting imagination you have.

@mayorofduckburg5189 Жыл бұрын

Props for the imagery! I can now picture a Logan’s Run-esque future scape with this

@mysticalsouls Жыл бұрын

wow, you're blessed to have that piece, what a beauty

@user-xu7qi8vs6x 2 ай бұрын

Was great to re visit this video ❤❤❤❤

@niki3590 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning Justin 💜! Masterpieces are never the result of a rushed undertaking. Takes time to enhance perfection! Can't wait to see if "he" gets a custom display stand 👀😁!

@JeffBrazeel-fe4wc 5 ай бұрын

WOWZERS!!!! BEAUTIFUL OPAL!

@trumpatier Жыл бұрын

I'm so Glad you kept Dwayne in one piece! Not quite my idea of narrowing it down to its skeleton to make a quartz tree with opal fruit, but I think it's better this way. Feeling the weight and experiencing the magnitude of its size is better.

@johnnieantler58 Жыл бұрын

I’ll look forward to the Tucson Show next year. Hope to see you there . Remarkable specimen, you rock Dwayne, literally...Bravo🇺🇸🙏🏻💪🏼

@cathyhagen3143 Жыл бұрын

In so glad you are keeping a it is.... It is sooo beautiful!!!!

@adamnwizard Жыл бұрын

Wow 😍 what a big ol' beauty! It looks like a giant crystalline heart!

@middi6 Жыл бұрын

Ohh I want it 😍 opals aways been a favourite of mine mum said its too much antiques road show as a kid but I love them.

@skwervin1 Жыл бұрын

That is just stunning..... I am speechless....

@PrometheusZandski Жыл бұрын

Yes! A carving. Thanks, Justin. This is such a unique and amazing piece. I'm glad you brought in an expert at carving to make this the best possible speci. All that said, I look at the obvious chunks of opal sitting in this and wonder what it would look like if you chopped it up. You might have 3-4K carats of gem quality opal. Forget I said that. It's sacrilege to even think it.

@blackopaldirect Жыл бұрын

Hush your mouth haha🤣 but true that

@airjaff Жыл бұрын

Amazing, the best opal piece I have ever seen

@screwthecabal6453 7 ай бұрын

That's absolutely gorgeous!

@Brian-uy2tj Жыл бұрын

Opals really are very beautiful and that is just amazing. It looks great with the quartz polished up a bit too.

@dalewier9735 Жыл бұрын

Wow that's stunning. I have always loved opel and this is the most beautiful I have ever seen! Thank you for including us in the process. I wish I had know about this being in Arizona, I would have found a way to come from Texas to see it.

@N0013Scientist Жыл бұрын

there are just no words to describe such a beautiful thing! I'm in awe!

@charliehilbrant Жыл бұрын

I can NOT believe the kind of colors that come out of the earth 😮. Beautiful and inspiring work!

@RockHoundingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Oh man look at those colors. When I first saw this at the beginning my first thought was it's a beast.. Now seeing it all polished up its A Beauty and The Beast 😆. Spectacular job, this would be so cool to see in person.