Come for the opals, stay for the wholesome dad energy 🤣 👍

You literally have given me a therapeutic moment with this one. Didn't know one thing about Opal until I found your video's! I'm intrigued in these gems and captivated by your work. Your way of capturing new audiences with your subtle tone and teaching of the art is simply amazing! Thank You!

Held my breath the whole time you cut that in half.we are thousands of miles apart and it still amazes me the physical feeling that I get from watching. Thank you what a lot of fun.

Ok opal addicts we need a video per day from the opal master!! I don’t think that’s selfish 😇 🤣!!!!

So very therapeutic watching you, however I’m surprised your fingers are intact after all those years. Beautiful work!

When you sell these 3 stones, you should call them "The Pappa, Mamma & Baby Bear Opals" and have a link this video as part of the sell

The production quality !!! Oh my goodness, seriously beautiful opals, and next level production. The talent runs deep at Black Opal Direct.

There’s drama, beauty,and education plus humor in your videos.the pacing is perfect. They are never boring but always somehow relaxing.

I love the fact that you didn't even thought about the idea that you could easily cut a finger with that blade. You have such a pair of ... confidence.

I don't know if anybody realizes this, but Justin is a wizard.... Stone forging and shaping is a craft that requires an immense power level.

Channel has quickly become my chill space. Thank you 👍

When you were slicing....that's the most serious I've seen you so far! Lol Good to know that even a master like yourself gets nervous, gives me hope. Fantastic video too, great editing etc Mel... you're a star girl 👏🤩

Had to say this by itself. Absolutely beautiful stones. The color play of blue shades is spectacular and unique. Almost harlequin patches of blue. No other Gem compares to Opal. Just watched again and I have to note that first piece would've made a beautiful tear drop cut. Small one looks like a patch of a feather.

Cant wait to see 😍 I love your videos Justin! Watched every single video and learned so much about opal and kindness ❤️

Absolutely stunning videos! The variety of patterns, colors and brightness make opal better than any other gemstone in my opinion. Thank you for all the beautiful videos!

Incredible as always! I’ve learned more in opal cutting and characteristics from these videos than any class or club, truly a master of his craft Justin is and makes learning so much easier ☺️

Absolutely crazy! Can't wait to see the video. I get so anxious setting in doublets i cant imagine cutting black opal

What makes your videos so amazing, is how you use music, camera angles and narration so well. It brings your videos to a whole different level than that of other KZfaq content providers in your field.

Saved this to watch when all the hustle and bustle of the day was done. Well worth the wait. Each and everyone a beauty. You had me holding my breath in the slicer.☺

As always, an absolute pleasure to watch a master at work. Thanks for sharing what you do mate.😊👍✌

That turned out absolutely stunning!! I'm glad you got such pretty opals! Keep up the awesome work and remember to eat and drink !

You’ve got a lot more nerve than me putting your fingers that close to the blade and the grinding wheel.

Yippi! Glad they all came out. They were beautiful stones. Be safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

All of those diamond fanatics are welcome to my share. To me there is nothing more ethereal or intriguing than an opal. I only have a few strands of rondelles, but I could look at them for hours, watching the light play off of them, watching the colors shift and the fiery flashes of green, blue, gold, red and pink, and every shade in between. It's mesmerizing. I don't know how this came up in my feed, but I'm so happy it did. I'm glad there are people every bit as obsessed and captivated by this amazing stone as I am. :) Thank you for sharing the love.

Another reminder set, keep them coming 👌

The “mother bear” one looked the nicest to me lol thought that would be worth the most per carat 🤔😂

Once again you had me on the edge of my seat even though the title indicated everything went well. :) I certainly understand how worried you were when cutting the top off that large stone, I have only a small 5" trim saw and even though I haven't graduated to cutting opal yet it is still scary cutting oversized stones for all the reasons you mentioned. You proved once again why you're one of the best opal cutters in the business. Thanks for the wonderful video and lesson Justin. :)

I love seeing these gems come to life. thank you Justin and family, always a joy to watch.

that violet stone you were able to save from the top is absolutely stunning 😍 💜💜

Looking forward to seeing you work this opal Justin. It looks like this one will be a winner.

You are soooo brave! AND so knowledgeable. Cutting into those stones must be super difficult! Thanks for showing us how you do it!

you did a good job expressing the tension you were feeling before the big cut... I had to remind myself that it wasn't my situation just so I could relax a bit while watching.

They turned out amazing, congratulations Justin on 3 beautiful Opals.... 🤘🏼

I wish I could do this, cost to get into grinding opals is too cost prohibitive so thank you for helping me live vicariously through your videos 😀

Great soundtrack at the tense cutting parts! Love it. Beautiful stones, awesome slicing.

I’m glad that you got to share it too! Beautiful play bloke! 🙏🏽

If you zoomed in on a peacock feather, it would look like the little one! Absolutely amazing stones! Thank you! 👍🏻

This is gonna premiere on my birthday, can't wait

It’s fun to watch you Justin, when you have made the right decision &it’s working out . Good show, great opals.

With all the negative garbage on youtube, it's so nice to sit and watch someone doing something for the sake of thier art. Yes, I'm sure you make a nice living, but your working with passion. It's wonderful 😊

Now I can take that breath I was holding in. Phew....We hit the jackpot!

That lavender 💜 middle stone was the best stone in my opinion. I think you should call that 500 pet carat and the larger 300 per carat. But just my opinion. The lavender in that stone is just as exciting to me as the fire red.

Congratulations Justin on this big winner for you. The gems are magnificent!. Loved watching the start to finish of these gems. Well done Black Opal Direct, great video.

That's a jaw dropping stone you cut there Justin, nicely done and thanks for taking us for the ride!

There has to be some way to make a jig to hold that stone to the blade for you, it'd be more steady/consistent, and it wouldn't put all your fingers right up next to the blade, that was just hard to watch D: Safety first my friend!

Hello ! Martine 🇨🇵 France. Beautiful 👍 l love .

Really enjoy watching. I started my interest in opals when watching Opal Miners series on tv. Man o man watching you cut through this beaut stone had me biting my nails and holding my breath!! Great job! You’re a talented, credible and experienced person and I’ve learned a lot.

Such interesting and informative videos you make. So fun to watch. Thank you! :)

Each one of them just look beautiful! So glad you did the slice :D

Love watching you cut these magnificent stones into beautiful gems. You are so talented and have such a passion for your craft.

Well done great job! Always a pleasure watching your latest work.

Thank you Justin we love you and the BOD crew. This is addicting.

Now I know nothing about opal but to me following your channel for a few months now I saw extreme bravery and mastery, thank you for sharing and I’m happy it really paid off Loving the new video angles and editing. Can’t wait for the next video.

I’m surprised that you still have all of your fingers intact! Definitely a gripping, anxiety filled, big popcorn munching video. Your skill is incredible! What an education I received from watching this.

Thank you. I'm moved by the progression of the cuts and the decisions you make, but the stones themselves are stunning. Spiritual almost. Thanks again.

Hiya Justin, Great video; thank you. You had it bang to right when you said, "It comes alive!" They are all alive and twinkling with their very own iridescence!!! You bring them out of hiding in a spectacular fashion; thank you for all you bring us. Stay safe, Steve...

I just found your channel and , I LOVE IT ❣️❣️ the stones are so beautiful!

Felt the tension on this one. Wow worked out great. Your instincts were right. Awesome.

Great video Justin. One of your best yet. You make us all happy.

Some of the shots on this are actually incredible. Well done!

Mate your store is AMAZING! Love your work.

That purple and blue one from the top is amazing.

Wow Justin, what a day. Two great stones. Well done.

Wow!!! I love opals!!! Great work!

Nice stones!!! Great grinds and shines...keep on grinding!

The vid quality is EXCELLENT!! The editing is outstanding! Beautiful stones!!!!!🥰🥰👍🏼🙏🏼

Love the new camera works.

I really enjoy seeing how you uncover the beauty of opals.

A well deserved win. That initial cut must have been maddening. Every nuanced touch a prelude to disaster. Well done Justin.

Justin , sir , thank you for sharing this with me ! I like the Opals but really love the small Opal ! I wish that I could afford it ! Thank you again for sharing this with me ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you and your crew maybe doing next ! Doing well here in .

Very pleased for you and the team. 😁👍

Really awesome use of music to get me to feel the anxiety you face in some of these uncertain situations!

Watching you is meditation for me justin, beautiful work

What a wonderful treat. Such gorgeous stones.

Love the videos really calming to watch keep it going !!!

That was the best yet, awesome.

Thank you again another special video loved the share and again thank you keep up the awesome work and videos 👍👍👍

I love how these stones turned out...beautiful

Absolutely beautiful, the purple is my favourite.

You are inspiring. Please keep it coming!

I love the colours of the middle size opal. That beautiful purple and blue, wow!

I couldn't breathe and I'm only watching on the edge of me seat!! How beautiful. I thought it would be worth way more. Those where a beautiful color!

bravo, well done i was on pins and needles when you was cutting it in two. and to see them finished and polished, such beauty it has made my day and smiling from ear to ear. you tha man for sure. keep them coming the more I watch the more i learn.

Awesome! First time I tuned into your show ! I'll be back!

Great job on the cut!!

I really do enjoy the drama of your videos! Not to mention the beauty you reveal.

Beautiful as always congratulations!!!! My favorite colors💞 You are a master craftsman 🙌 One day I will buy one of your masterpieces ❤

Thank you for your wonderful videos. They are so well done.

You remarked once that some people fall asleep to your videos and that you "don't quite know how to take that." Please be sure that this is actually a compliment... watching you do this is a hypnotic and fascinating as watching Bob Ross paint a stunning landscape in less than an hour... I often fell asleep to him as well... not from boredom... but because the talent and artistry that goes into your work soothes the soul... to see something rough and raw transform into beauty like that is remarkable... to also educate others on how to accomplish this feat themselves is inspiring... I look forward to seeing many more of your videos

What lovely gems you uncovered.

You don’t come across rough like that very often. I’m happy just to have watched you cut something that big into such beautiful stones.

Epic suspense episode, and very nice stones. Mahalos

I have loved opals all my life but I still find it crazy that I enjoy this channel so much! Great work guys production value awesome as ever.

mama bear has some GORGEOUS colors! I love that stone!! 💜💜💜 :D ty for sharing! :) 💜

Wow! You do have nerves of steel cutting that piece and your fingers so close to the blade! This I'd like the 2nd video I've watched and am hooked! I love all stones and learning about them. I am usually a crime and cold case video watcher, but this is a wonderful change of pace. Thank you for sharing your teaching! Bless you sir.

I stopped breathing when you were cutting that stone. I don't think I have ever seen you so nervous. Gorgeous stones. It is amazing that the middle size stone is darker blue compared to the other two. Fantastic! Congratulations!

Just sitting here having some coffee. Next to me is a bowl of rough with colour. I started buying opals and rough over 6 years ago. I have practised on potch now it's time to play with a little colour. Your videos inspired me to get into opals. They remind me of the spectacular colours you see when diving. Just incredible. Cheers Justin and team.

Another hit master! Congratulations!

What an amazing trio of stone! As always love to watch!

I would agree its a form of meditation, I have a nice big mug of tea at the ready, plenty of good tunes and sitting in the sun. What more could you ask for, and a chance of finishing the day with one of the most beautiful gems you can find. Bliss.