This stone is beautiful. It’s like staring into a celestial nebula full of stars and colorful gasses. Simply amazing cutting Justin.

OMG the GALAXY STONE IS BORN !! Magnificent x

Still very beautiful, and certainly something I'd buy, if I could afford to. The classical gem stones are always going to be wonderful, but these unusual stones really do have their place in my heart, because it's like they trapped a piece of the Universe in them, rather than a part of the Ocean.

Easily one of my favorites of his work. Justin’s disappointment when he has to make a free form is the opposite for me. I feel like his experience can afford him some artistic license. He knows the rules, now he can break them.

I find the black spots with the glitter like color in it actually make it one of the more beautiful stones I've seen you cut. If I could afford it I'd probably buy it. Nice job! :)

I know all opals are unique, but I'venever seen a stone like that one! If the dark, almost black background with milky grey patches over the top, wasn't enough, the predominantly orangey-red colour play interspersed with green and turquoise-blue sparkles, makes it breathtaking. It's certainly a once-in-a-lifetime gemstone!

Personally I think this gem is so much more intriguing then any regular black or crystal opal. The mix of black and white with all of the amazing colour makes it look like your looking into some kind of nebula. Amazing job on it!!

Feels like a perfect moment to pull out Lady MacBeth's speech: "Out, damned spot! Out, I say!" What a beautiful stone!

I love this, with the almost tree root like pattern in the potch, and the mixed colouration, is lovely. I also couldn't be happier, wrapped up cosy in my bed here in Ireland, with the wind and the rain outside, watching Black Opal Direct! 😁💖💜

It look's like a shot of the cosmos, very nice Gem!

The out takes and bloopers are an awesome addition. Please continue with that. Oh ya…beautiful stone. 😄

These are the videos I absolutely love. The gems you cut, whether "good" or "bad" are always more about your exploration into the stone rather than about cutting a saleable gem. Beautiful little gem, even with the uneven potch. Who knew Dwyane was such a force? 🤣

I honestly love the mottled gems, just adds to that uniqueness. The "freckled" one a little bit prior is still one of my favourites all time

I actually love stones like this with a little sand and potch still on the face. Looks organic. The color in that thing is out of this world. Looks like a galaxy in there.

I know it’s not perfect in your eyes but it is gorgeous. Imperfection adds to its beauty and character. This is definitely one of my favorites. The freckled one is another one of my favorites. This one reminds me of the stars in the sky at my aunts cattle ranch.

Justin, this gem looks like outer space! The black background with the pin points of color and the larger color underneath.....magnificent! It is perfectly imperfect! 🥰 Good to see Dwayne, it's been a long time. As always a fun video. Thank you my Aussie friend!

Justin! This is one of my favorites! It reminds me of starry night with faint clouds skittering across the sky with all the stars in hundreds of colors! Thank you for delighting my eyes!

I don't know if you realize how inspirational you are. Watching you work, and how much pride you take in what you do, and how meticulous you are about the entirety of your business...down to the cleanliness. It demonstrates that if you take pride in what you do, and do it to the best of your ability, the other pieces will eventually fall into place. Thanks.

One of the best I’ve seen so far! An entire galaxy in one tiny drop. If only I had an extra 5K laying around…this one would be my first choice.

This channel has me addicted now

It looks like a picture taken by the Webb telescope. It may not have been the gem you were hoping for but because of your keen eye, talent and experience it's still a beautiful opal because it found your hands.

I actually like the way the patchiness ends up looking, tbh

Am I crazy for actually loving the black with the sparks of colour flashing through… I’m halfway through and loving it…..

If a guy didn’t have a lot of experience he’d waste a gem so your knowledge speaks volumes!!!! Nice stone

One of the most Fascinating opals I have ever seen ......... and a real 'Nail-Biter' of a cut ! Loved the visit from Dwayne also ! Bravo Justin , a real WINNER !

There are those of us that see beauty in perfection. Then there are those that value the imperfections. Looks like cloudy night sky..... Beautiful

Justin I've learned a few things from watching you do your magic, what I've taken from that knowledge is, it is what it is! You sometimes have to take chances, win or lose, you learn from the process, and in that process a beautiful gem can happen, so it is what it is, beautiful magic!!!

I’ve never really appreciated the opal until this channel….so beautiful ❤️

Gorgeous! It's always a relief when you let something be a freeform!

Oh my, this little lady is full of Mystical magical amazing joy in the way it sparkles and dances!!!

I like how this stone did its own thing in it's way and turned out intriguing and beautiful.

It's so amazing! Looks like a water drop of the cosmos!

That stone could have been an absolute beauty without the white clouds. I watched one of your vids from 9 years ago this arvo. You've come a really long way mate. If you compare what you are doing now, to what you were doing then, there IS no comparison. Kudos, and keep it up Justin. Love your work.

The music used today was excellent, I really felt like this was a "Don't fall off the edge hero!" moment. Well deserved, quite the quest.

Wow, it looks great. the color offset is actually a nice feature. We are reminded with this stone, that while we seek perfection, it rarely comes our way. We should be content with life's imperfections, as they can remind us to always strive for the best.

That is an absolutely beautiful opal. Love All of the colors on the black.

The galaxy stuck in a gorgeous gem. Absolutely stunning. Can't help but stare into it and see the color of the stars

That thin layer of transparent color right over the black is amazing. I can't imagine you run across that kind of thing every day.

I keep coming back to this video. I know it doesn’t grade out perfectly but I absolutely love it. It has a personality I know I’d get along with.

I love the imperfections, especially when they have the pitch showing through like veins/lightening. Even the odd shapes. To each their own, I suppose. I like this one better than one without the lighter spots. It’s beautiful.

This stone calls to my heart. One day I will own something like this.

It is a beauty! It looks like a guitar pick. One could mount it on a necklace and give it to a musician, perhaps? It sure does sparkle!

Justin cutting opal is a metaphor for life …he sees his shot and he takes it ..knowing he could mess up and lose thousands upon thousands of dollars .. but he has confidence in his skills, applies his skills and succeeds … what a great example …. As a lawyer , I learn from his example and March ahead in a case with confidence in my skills

Honestly that's in my top three iv seen cut on your channel. I love the way the colour comes through the shades of black

I am very glad that your humour is back and present again! It seems that you have recovered well, wishing you all the best!!

I love the weird ones, this is so beautiful 😍. Years ago I bought some small white opal cabochons that have cracks, they were only a few dollars. I got them to learn setting but I never ended up using them. 15ish years later I've had them set in to silver to wear as wedding rings. Not valuable but very sentimental as they were some of the few small things I brought over from Australia and they're queer and weird and cracked up like us 🤣 hoping we can eventually upgrade to something like this though 👀

It’s a very beautiful gem mate ! The blackness gives it character ! Love it !

I love it I know going all black adds to the value but the light patches add character to the gem just proves that beauty is not only in perfection sometimes slightly imperfect can show a beauty rarely seen .

Love the results!! And bloopers!!

Sometimes the gem you want isn’t in the stone. The skill is finding what is there. You have that skill.

I like this gem a lot. Beautiful piece of work again.

That stone is one of the most beautiful stones I've ever seen!

I know this gem makes for some really beautiful jewelry but I truly love them in it's natural form, untouched. I'd love to own a genuine opal. By far the best-looking rock, stunning.

It looks like a night sky with the constellations in celestial looked through it still a beautiful piece Justin

I love the black and white mixed in that gem! Color is beautiful

And the black and gray blotchy with that much color over top I think would make a unique and very beautiful pendant to people who like being different and unique. It's gorgeous

You tricked me for a minute (even though I saw the thumbnail). That was a good one. Ya got me! 🤣

That turned out alot nicer than I initially thought!

This is one of your best videos mate! great production quality keep up the good work God bless

Your camera and recording technics have improved so much, thank you so much.

The Rock advice sequence was hilarious. Well done

My lord, this was very exciting. Who ever edited this deserves a pay rise 😁

I never imagined that so much black on top could be maintained and yet, ultimately, be part of such a gorgeous end product. I thought for sure that Justin would keep rubbing until all the black disappeared.

Congratulations, Justin. Thank you.

Oh wow I can tell you updated your camera quality… love seeing your love and growth for your passions. Keep it up. Can’t wait to binge watch again. Bye for now.

It looks like the Opal is a star cluster where new stars are born.👍👍👍🌟💥☄️🌠

I watched the whole thing - caught up in the suspense! I don't buy for one minute you had as many doubts in your abilities as you are amazing - you're in it for the watch times; and well done, too. Amazing. I can watch these videos revealing the beautiful colours all day long (And I have done before!)

That one was absolutely beautiful. It's hard for me to gauge the value of these stones, but this one was mesmerizing to look at.

Beautiful stone. I love watching, I can almost hearing your mind working x

Your videos give me the same satisfaction as all the heads-up poker matches I watch. It's like you are reading the opal's "tells" before you go all-in. lol

Lol Justin, would you send me the rock you just threw over your shoulder, Justin kidding. Love watching all your programs . You rock 🤚

You've got some cool friends! And I for one love the gem!!!

I always love seeing your videos and opals! 👍🏼✌🏻❤️‍🔥💞💙💜❤️🧡💛💚

Nice save Justin! You really had to work for that one mate. It’s beautiful 👍🏻.

Hey, "the rock". You're my favorite! So kind,. Thanks,.

I would call that a stone showing a lot of character and personality and great individuality. It will speak loudly to the right buyer.

That was nerve racking, excellent job 👍👍👍👍👍

Really satisfying to watch you cut a gem and I’ve come to try and guess which way you’re gonna go with them, which is fun. Happy New Year from Seattle! 🎉🥳🎆

Thanks for another wild ride Justin.

I love your sense of humor !

🙋‍♀️❤It's a beautiful gem. MESMERIZING!

The Galactic Guitar pick!!!!!

I definitely like the single stone focus better than the live. Feel like I can get into it, go through your process and feel the anxiety of what's to come! Keep up the amazing work sir!

Another stellar video Justin! ❤️ As so many commenters alluded to, the cosmic theme pierces the darkness on this gorgeous Opal! I’d call it The Milky-Way 🌌

Very beautiful! That color is amazing!

I love this channel I am hooked on watching these videos

You manage to coax the beauty right out of those stones!!! Phenomenal turnout!!

Spectacular and very nail biting 🙌👌🔥🔥🔥

Wow that is the scariest stone I've seen you cut. That kind of stress can't be good . Thanks for sharing 👍.

My heart is racing watching this!!

It reminds me of the universe. It's gorgeous.

Cutting 10 - 10 Lighting 9 - 10 Commentary 8 - 10 Acting - 5 - 10 Over all 👍😁

I am NO expert… I think the variation in the potch color makes this gem more unique… The beauty is what you make of it.

I know you are striving for the perfect clean stone but I think this is much more beautiful that some of the perfect stone.

Beautiful work Justin

As always optimistical. Great job my friend ! Keep it up like so ! RESPECT !!

"No fingerprint so I can rob a bank" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I love that stone. BEAUTIFUL!!!!

It looks like a galaxy opal

It's like the Milky Way, spilled across this beauty 💜