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Opal miner needed my help cutting a gem worth $150,000 (raw and unfiltered)
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Күн бұрынBe a fly on the wall and experience the excitement as these top black opals are cut and polished for a friend in my workshop. Watch some of the best cutting I’ve ever done! My friend visited, unsure how to handle the best opals they had ever mined. They were on edge as I chopped and sliced these precious gems to perfection, but in the end, they were thrilled with the stunning results. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at the art of opal cutting!
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@laurencehastings7473 Ай бұрын
Congratulations ! You read that stone perfectly and cut it to perfection. Those stones are simply beautiful and cut by a true master.
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@TrickyVickey Ай бұрын
Amen. I second that.
@W.MOpals Ай бұрын
This is why justin is a master cutter, we are so lucky to be able to listen and learn from him
@troutymctrouttrout3809 Ай бұрын
I think that might be the most colorful opal I've ever seen. i didn't even know opals could have some of those colors. What a banger gem you just cut.
@luannski6895 Ай бұрын
Looks like a bowl of M&Ms
@happybee7725 Ай бұрын
@troutymctrouttrout3809 I think every colour that these types of opals can have are all represented in these pieces.
@thadofalltrades 10 сағат бұрын
yea it has all the colors, simply stunning
@davidcolley5995 Ай бұрын
I saw all that sand and the holes and thought, Justin can't save this one. Was I wrong. Beautiful!!
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Hahahah
@karmabyforce1 Ай бұрын
These have to be some of the prettiest opals I've ever seen
@elizabethwitt2621 Ай бұрын
That uncut opal was so unusual and breathtaking! The stones turned out amazing, Justin! 👏👏💐💐💃💃💯💯
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thanks again!
@badomaji Ай бұрын
Wow. Every piece of that roughy came out totally mesmerizing. Saxton has the camera angle, distance, and focus just right here - like we are right there with you.
@cataraxis 15 күн бұрын
Justin, I took up opal cutting as a (very self indulgent) hobby from watching your videos. I can’t claim to have cut any gems like the beauties we see on this channel, but bringing a gem into the world that’s been sitting hidden for millions of years is an awesome feeling. Thanks for such great content!
@JamieP43 Ай бұрын
yeah that stone looked super tricky, done blame the miners coming to you whatsoever. what an amazing job
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you, it was a really fun cutting session.
@Cliffepoos Ай бұрын
That was the most beautiful set of stones I have ever seen you cut. Breathtaking, just breathtaking.
@TrickyVickey Ай бұрын
I agree.
@TrickyVickey Ай бұрын
Literally took my breath away.
@shelleysteward3041 Ай бұрын
They knew who to bring it to. If anyone could bring out the best in opal it’s you. Absolutely stunning results 💥
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you Shelley
@danayneal4409 Ай бұрын
A gorgeous set of stones AND the satisfaction of helping out a neighbor? You know they will remember this next time they find a whooper ❤😊❤
@chrismack5908 Ай бұрын
Thank you all for your wonderful lives with us! Blessings to you all!
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@markjones7124 Ай бұрын
I enjoyed the raw uncut footage. You were in your zone with no distractions. This is you at your best doing what you do!
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
I appreciate that and agree
@SubjectiveFunny 9 күн бұрын
Goodness me... Every one of them was absolutely stunning.. You are the master Justin, and congratulations to the miners for the find of a lifetime!
@RaymondBCrisp Ай бұрын
I never cease to be amazed at the beauty you are able to elicit out of these wonderful stones.
@janeceeastwood8035 11 күн бұрын
I don’t think I’ve ever seen an opal with so many colors. It looks like the beautiful colors seen in a deep ocean seascape to me.
@rosemaryabbott1020 Ай бұрын
Wow!🤩 That’s a Gorgeous bunch of 🌈 colors. They look like stars they shine so bright!
@patricklarkin4389 Ай бұрын
I am so thankful for you and your videos Justin! I was actually surprised at how much I have learned from you! As you cut this stone My wife and I were providing commentary talking about what we thought you would do and surprisingly we pre commentated every single action! What a testimony to your ability to teach your art! Thank you Justin you are appreciated more than you know and the beauty you bring to the world is commendable!!!!!
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you Patrick
@brucesr8744 Ай бұрын
WOW, the color and flash are some of the greatest examples you have shown us. Spectacular workmanship on a true treasure.
@davidgraham7223 Ай бұрын
Wow!!! I loved hearing the background chit chat as you did your magic on that sandy stone! Loved it, now I need to go to my shop and play with some rough I have….thanks again Justin.
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@xa9590 2 күн бұрын
Those gems are stunning. What a lucky owner. One of them looked like the sky, but full of color. Just amazing.
@wesleyb_92 Ай бұрын
Ayyyyeee! Always looking forward to a new BOD video. Much love 💕❤️
@michaelprue9024 Ай бұрын
Oh my !!! THAT is some World Class Opal ! Holy Smokes ! It’s got everything you’d want, colors, patterns, colors on colors, depth, brightness, saturation…. Just everything. Amazing ! And kudos to the miners who brought this to the surface, and then made the best possible choice in having it cut by who. Fantastic job Justin and thank you for sharing it with us.
@poppysiddal5860 16 күн бұрын
Brilliant cutting, Justin. That was a joy to watch. The best stones always make my mouth water and this one was no exception. Truly a pleasure to see you work. Thank you. 🙏🏻
@steveclark4291 Ай бұрын
Wow , Justin those are some totally awesome Opals ! I really love the big Opal ! Thank you for sharing them with me !
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
You're so very welcome!
@rosemaryabbott1020 Ай бұрын
Hi there! I have never been a first commenter before. I love to watch when you have big beautiful pieces like this one!
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you
@thomasloanwolf Ай бұрын
The MASTER has done it yet again!!!! that is PREFECT! I can't stop looking at it. I just keep rewinding over and over again to see that color pop. a job well done!!
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you
@therealhellkitty5388 Ай бұрын
Incredible. Simply stunning. Justin, you are a true Master of your craft. Hat’s off to Saxon for the terrific camera work, too!
@AvalonDreamz Ай бұрын
You are an absolute artist with these stones, my friend! That is absolutely astonishing. They are beautiful.
@jasonteskey4670 Ай бұрын
Your father would be so proud of you helping others out and bringing to light a spectacular stone that could easily of been lost if not for your skill set. Your passion for your trade really shines just like the stones you polish. love your channel keep up the amazing work. When I can afford it I would love to purchase one of your stones to hand down to future generations of my family to enjoy. 😊
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Wow, thank you
@calnative4904 Ай бұрын
Some of the best opal I've seen
@jeffffro7674 Ай бұрын
The teardrop is so perfectly fitted that it brought tears out of me!!!! I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen such pure beauty in anything else I’ve ever laid eyes on!!!!! Not talking just stones either, I’m thinking about everything I’ve ever thought was beautiful, art, people, oceans, fog over a mountain peak, ALL OF IT!!!! You sir, are the epitome of the word MASTER! This is why your colleagues came knocking at your door…..
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you
@wesleyb_92 Ай бұрын
Justin, you must be the best to ever do it. Not only that, but an amazing and humble human. It’s a pleasure to view your videos, and privilege to see and master of his craft at work. Thanks for sharing! ❤❤❤
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
I appreciate it
@louyeo6571 Ай бұрын
Oh my - Oh Holy Moly ……. What fabulous gems you managed to conjure out of that amazing stone. You must have had your heart in your mouth when you first touched it to the wheel, not knowing quite whether you’d be able to do justice to that fabulous colour. Top notch Justin, good job done!
@cathifamjourney469 Ай бұрын
That has to be one of the most colorful opals I've seen. Bright Ness of a 5! Literally every color possible! Drooling so much I needed a towel! 🤤
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Haha thank you Cathi. yes they are nice gems for sure
@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын
Completely, absolutely gorgeous 🤩 They knew you'd find the best color and cut. That was absolutely amazing..
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
It was an honor to be chosen to cut it.
@AlabamaUSA1234 Ай бұрын
@@blackopaldirect you earned it. I've been watching all your videos and it's remarkable watching you grow. I just watched you dance all over the room 🤣 it must be great having so much fun doing something you adore.
@Cryptkeeper-cp4wr Ай бұрын
Those miners knew where to go for help and quite literally tripled their profit possibly even more. Such amazing pieces of opal. I think I even saw a tad bit of script in the biggest one.
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Not quite crippled their profit as it has cost them years of earth moving to find these. I have to think how much they would have spent on mining equipment as well.
@Angela-zm5ox Ай бұрын
Never a dull moment. Stunning gems!
@oldnick4707 Ай бұрын
What a pack of beauties! Lol! The flash of the smaller oval is unchained buddy! Some gorgeous stones Justin!
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you kindly
@oldnick4707 Ай бұрын
@@blackopaldirect, Thank you also Justin. 😊 These beauties here have many aspects of the best that I've seen that you yourself keep and treasure! Very pretty stuff!
@crissi6220 Ай бұрын
OH MY GOD!!! ❤ First I thought the second one was it for me - the depth, this moving rainbow - can't find the words! Then came the drop shape - it was soooo gorgeous too, so filigrane yet colourful (and I love that form)! At last the large one, where you didn't know where to look first... And at last, after polishing, the colours of the free form - they just took my breath away! ❤ This stone was one of the most beautiful and stunning ones I've ever seen you cutting! Thanks! 🥰😍🙏♥️
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@selfretired3025 Ай бұрын
WOW!! What are the odds!? I thought for sure that was toast. WOOHOO!!! 🙌🎉✨️
@garyhenderson7332 Ай бұрын
Justin that opal is pure magic ! So bright & full of so much color. I hope you were able to buy it. True master of your trade.
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you
@spiritwalker4816 Ай бұрын
good day glad i caught ya
@brianlester3502 Ай бұрын
Finding a new video from BOD is a great way to end the day.
@debraervin5773 Ай бұрын
Incredible stones!!! What a joy to watch them emerge.
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Was a pleasure to cut too
@iankenney6515 Ай бұрын
Wow, wow, wow. That took some real imagination and skill to pull the beauty out of that sand shot piece.
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you, that means a lot 😊
@iankenney6515 Ай бұрын
@@blackopaldirect It's impressive to watch and you deserve the praise. Thank you for sharing your craft with all of us.
@sister2717 Ай бұрын
Oh so beautiful. I find it soothes me watch you cut opals. And those beauties were exceptional. Thank you. 💕
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ianmax5263 Ай бұрын
What beautiful opal! Loved watching you get the best stones out of that piece.
@lesliecrowther7004 Ай бұрын
Justin, absolutely stunning mate. There was so much colour in that stone, the colouration I think is probably one of the most amazing pieces you may have ever done. Only natural nature can create such beauty, we could never create anything that beautiful. Bet you thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this session of cutting and polishing . Again more proof of the fact that, you are an absolute master of your craft. Cheers mate 👍 Les.
@jimmyehrhardt7019 Ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. I just received my parcel of rough I bought from you today and now I'm even more excited to start cutting. The parcel looks awesome by the way!!!
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Woo Hoo! Good luck with your opal cutting!
@bentationfunkiloglio Ай бұрын
Gorgeous! That was definitely a challenging bit of opal given all the sand pits and holes. I can see why the miners sought your help. Mind blown!
@joolzdb Ай бұрын
Speechless!!!!! Wowzers!!! I think you may have made those miners very happy indeed and hopefully helped them reimburse some decent dollar for all the hard work & money it would have cost to find that amazing piece of opal xxx
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Agreed
@lkanan3869 Ай бұрын
Absolutely Amazing! Those are beautiful. You are so talented and it’s a pleasure to watch a master at his craft.
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@lkanan3869 Ай бұрын
@@blackopaldirect you are welcome. Thank you for sharing.
@karlahall9058 Ай бұрын
What a wonderful thing to do, Justin. I remember you said that you didn't cut stones very often for people because of your own overload. They are amazing!!!! The colors are out of this world!!! Thanks for sharing with us 😊 😀
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Welcome Karla
@michaelwalmsley9810 Ай бұрын
wow, speechless. I could watch this video over and over, master cutter.
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you
@toots4jesus Ай бұрын
Wow look at those colors!
@tilionsouls7349 Ай бұрын
some of the most beautiful stones i've seen!!!
@newjezreel Ай бұрын
I have watched your posts for a few years now. Seen some pretty amazing gems cut that took my breath away. this post brought tears to my eyes. I have never seen anything so vibrant and beautiful. WOW
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
I am glad you enjoyed ❤️
@vincentfortin1923 Ай бұрын
The play of color is out of this world 🤯 A++ on this cut Justin👏Congrats
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you
@ceanothus_bluemoon Ай бұрын
Four incredible stones! I think I loved the pear cut best, with so much purple, and that incredible line of flashing green yellow around the edge. Always amazing to see them emerge from patches of sand and potch! Beautifully worked out.
@prestigeiron4995 Ай бұрын
Amazing simply amazing You read that stone like a book Unbelievable that you got so many nice stones out of something with so much sand
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@tdstellar5218 26 күн бұрын
The most exquisite gem I’ve seen, every color was there! So beautiful. Gem cutting is a true art
@limeycheesehead97 Ай бұрын
This may be my favourite opal I've ever seen you cut. Absolutely stunning!
@Honeyhound Ай бұрын
Let's go!! What's up Justin
@mariesophie3053 Ай бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous! Those finished opals looked like finale of a fireworks display❤
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you
@Johnbro8 Ай бұрын
Fabulous cutting work Justin, got a real beauty there. Well done mate
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@judithburke1539 Ай бұрын
Stunning stones!!!
@crissym7182 Ай бұрын
Wow... as you uncovered the gem it seemed to be the most colourful sparkling rainbow bursting outward.. beautiful colour... a pleasure to watch.. thank you 😊
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you
@trentgay3437 Ай бұрын
I can tell how concentrated you are by just hearing the hum of the wheel
@SuperBroncosguy Ай бұрын
Your father would be very proud. Cheers.
@Zelah_Meyer Ай бұрын
Gorgeous! I think my favourite is the smaller oval - the colours in that are just amazing!
@samanthafairweather9186 Ай бұрын
OMFG bro!! That is the most beautiful opal I've seen in a VERY long time. The owner ( or owners) of this gorgeous specimen are so blessed! The colours are stunning - the fuschia pink, the violet, and the different blue hues are just....🤯You've really cut these stones to show off their absolute beauty. Justin, you really are the maestro of opal cutting! 🪨🌈🫶🏼😘🇭🇲
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Samantha
@TrickyVickey Ай бұрын
That was the most exciting episode to me. I ever watched. I had to remind myself to breathe a few times. Revetted, Edge of my seat kinda stuff. That opal was extraordinary. Color was off the charts!
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you Im glad you enjoyed
@carmenadams5056 Ай бұрын
Beyond gorgeous 😍
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you!! 😊
@sandmaker Ай бұрын
What a magnificent stone and you took a few chances on the cuts and got all you could out of it and it then became several magnificent stones. Thanks for sharing. We hope you get some nice parcels on your trip!
@nategaris3457 Ай бұрын
To watch such creativity forged in front of my very eyes is a true privilege. Thank you very much.
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you
@susannesamuelsson2930 Ай бұрын
Oh, it was mesmerizing to watch you cut this beautiful, very colorful opal! 😍 You are simply amazing Justin!👏♥️ Greetings to you all at BOD and to those who fund this raw opal! 👋💎👍
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@marychristie3177 Ай бұрын
Wow Justin!! What a fantastic job you've done!! 👍👍👍
@ConnorFoss95 Ай бұрын
This was amazing to watch. So very helpful and entertaining for my partner and I to learn. You're an opal artist mate, what beautiful peices!
@KigenEkeson Ай бұрын
Stunning! and a truly masterful example of cutting! Thanks so much for helping to bring such beauty into the world!
@kateg7298 Ай бұрын
They're stunning. I must not like D shaped stones because I caught myself silently rooting 'make it a pear shape, make it a pear shape'. lol I'm amazed that you got 4 top quality black opals out of the piece. It had so many sand inclusions that I thought for sure that you'd lose half of it when you worked around them. But no, you made them all full carat weight and gorgeous. Thanks for a great video.
@kevbruce9191 Ай бұрын
The slice was what made this video for me. Experience is key on a decision like that, and you were rewarded with some crazy good results. Keep practising kids 😂😂😂
@shannonburt1353 Ай бұрын
absolutely stunning pieces, i love how you sawed off that top and made the little teardrop crystal!
@karlharrison6544 Ай бұрын
Simply exquisite, each and every one of them. Great work Justin, as always.
@StrKillin Ай бұрын
What amazing color!!! One of the most vibrant pieces ive ever seen! So much depth and color variety!
@Teknojok Ай бұрын
Such amazing colours !! And such nice work too !
@marthaclanton Ай бұрын
What an absolutely GORGEOUS stone! Well done!
@andreavantzet1962 Ай бұрын
These are incredible! So beautiful!
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@thomasm155 Ай бұрын
You're an artist and your art is natural and stunning. Looking foward to one day being able to afford an Australian black opal. Beautiful! Thank you
@Ramona57-TX Ай бұрын
Wow, just wow. Look at all those beautiful colors.
@happybee7725 Ай бұрын
It looks like every single colour you can get in opals are all present in these pieces. Absolutely stunning. Great job Justin.
@tempviewr12345 Ай бұрын
amazing colors on the first cut!
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@user-uc1uo2rw9n Ай бұрын
That pin fire color though.❤
@josephalaindaigle3194 Ай бұрын
A pair of teardrop earrings like the one opal would be fantastic 😮
@mcaptain97301 Ай бұрын
I have watched your videos for some time and I think this is the most beautiful black opal I have ever seen.
@dragonfox2.058 Ай бұрын
No wonder you're so happy. What a life! There's nothing better than this! 🎉
@Zeelian Ай бұрын
Absolutely love that teardrop.
@johnsaucerhunter Ай бұрын
Holy Smokes Justin.. you did so well on that piece, and all of them cut turned out fantastic!
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@user-op8tm7pn5h Ай бұрын
Justin, Totally beautiful you’re definitely on your game!! ❤🎉🎉
@blackopaldirect Ай бұрын
Thank you
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