I cut this rough rock open and made thousands
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- blackopaldirect.com/ Watch Justin explain what could be hidden in this opal and see him expose its inner beauty. Also learn about value of opal. For more info visit the blog post on here. blackopaldirect.com/blog/what...
I do not mine,cut,buy,sell. or anything Opal or gem stones related, Nonetheless i highly enjoy your video and the whole process from ore to polish finish!
haha, yes!
Like wise... Well produced videos. Not hard to enjoy. Opals are my favorite, but only recently seen a video on the cutting process. Has me thinking of if I could do this... Can't be easy surely...
Just found them and you!!! Yay!!!
How do you know if your stone you found is opal?
Diane Ledbetter it will have play of color
This guy has an engaging personality, explains his craft and shows his skill otherwise not many of us would be so fascinated by cutting opals.
All of a sudden you're all over my recommended and I gotta say, I'm loving it haha. Such an intriguing thing to watch!
Christy Cullen haha thank you. Glad you enjoy
Yup the algorithm had been really active lately and I've been getting a bunch of cool new science stuff including this which ive been watching happily.
This stone would make an absolutely beautiful wedding ring! Your entire channel makes me want to learn how to cut gemstones, much love my man.
Mercy in Chaos 🙏
I've just discovered your channel today and been enjoying your videos in southern California. I've always been fascinated by gemstones and love "hunting" for my own in the local mountains and seeing you show off Australian black opals is giving me a new appreciation for them!
Amazing work!
Thank you welcome aboard and please subscribe if you have not already :-)
Don't put yourself down. I enjoy your humor. The world needs more smiles. When you first showed us the rough opal l expected it to be a white one. Seeing such a magical transformation into a black opal is awesome. Your expertise helps bring beauty into the world, your personality brings joy into the world. Keep being yourself, I'm sure there are many others who share my opinion.
So satisfying to watch you cut and polish! Love the music choices too. Very calming. Maybe add a little more time for the money shot at the end please. Thanks for the videos!
RUclips algorithm: you’ve watched old town roads music video. Now you need to know how to cut an Opal.
Haha thats awesome
ITS NOT JUST ME THEN?!
Raymond Biskner no a few have said this
@Black Opal Direct - I have no idea how RUclips got me to you, but I am so thankful they did. I've been watching some of your videos today and I'm absolutely loving them. Top-notch stuff mate. Video quality and your explaining of everything is superb. And having never heard of whatever it is you are doing, I'm suddenly fascinated and excited to get a workshop when the family settles down again, so I can have a crack at this type of thing. Also, my moms favorite stone has always been opals, so it's extra nice to think of her as I watch. Thanks so much for your time and dedication to this work. I for one really really appreciate it.
Thank you :-)
I’m steadily working through each of your videos (10-2 years ago so far). I’ve watched every one. They are so educational, inspiring, and relaxing after a hard day’s work. THIS is my favorite opal yet! Thank you for sharing your life and skills with us Justin.
Soooo pretty. My niece gave me a beautiful opal rock with bright purple veins but I'm afraid to tumble it or do anything to it. I'll keep watching your videos until I feel able to tackle it. Keep 'em coming!
I've been watching your vids lately and come to realize how beautiful these stones are. So much so that I went ahead and bought a piece for myself. I look forward to seeing it in person!
Justin’s fault, to turn so many into opal lovers who would otherwise never care for the stone. You are awesome dude 🤙🏽
The "silliness", is part of the fun! I'm laughing, having a good time, and learning something, watching your videos! Thanks! 😁
Awesome video. That shed light on the subject of pricing opals! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Keep up being you. The spontaneity is appreciated - and never apologize for it (or listen to your kid about it - kids are notorious confomists!)
Your passion is on point. I love how your decision making is always quality driven. I do not know your trade however I can respect the love for your work. Great job.
Really bright and colorful opal. Really enjoyed this vid.
9:45 XD awesome!
Solid, informative, and fun to watch. Such a beautiful black opal!
I just stumbled onto your channel out of curiosity and I must say the information you present is easy to understand and fascinating. I don't know anything about opals really. I use polymer clay to make jewelry and imitation opal is one of the effects we like to try to achieve. So I really appreciate you sharing your cutting process and discussing the factors that contribute to the value of a stone. I think any true jewelry aficionado inherently loves gemstones and you are providing an opportunity to learn about one of the most unique ones in an a manner that is both enjoyable and scholarly. BTW, your close-ups are fabulous.
Wow thank you for the kind words. Warms my heart to receive your feedback. I love polymer jewellery
@@blackopaldirect THAT'S kind of YOU.
just found your videos this morning and I love it. will definitely be watching from now on. good stuff mate
Awesome Welcome aboard :-)
Ive watched this segment again and this stone is what i think an opal should look like
I wish i had 10 grand to buy it
What an awesome pinky ring that would make for a man who loves opal like i do
Amazing stone and lol we all love your personality doing funny stuff is actually a good thing to keep the viewers entertained too keep up the good work mate 😇❤️
Thank you so much mate👍 I appreciate this video a lot. I'm sure I could have watched your videos all day long🇦🇺🤠
(Kenneth Prospecting Norway)
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your experience, expertise and art with us!
This was so interesting! I like your relaxed style and great info. I adore stones - not interested in working stones but love opal jewelry. Cheers Mate
G"day mate, really love watching your vids. They are jam packed with information and I've learnt so much from you over the years.im getting back into cutting after a long time off due to health issues. I'm making sure I'm not rusty and watching your vids will help me with that for sure. thank you for putting up these vids. when Im bring rough next ill log into your web sight. Stay awesome, Michael
I love your videos. I appreciate all the work and patience involved in the process of releasing the inner beauty of these amazing stones 💕
Thank you :-)
That's a gorgeous stone love the colours ....being silly adds to the entertainment 👍🏽👌🏼
Makes me appreciate the effort for an opal. Next thing on my wishlist😍Thank you
I always love your work, Justin!
I find these videos so relaxing and satisfying to watch....good stuff!
I don't know how I ended up on the opal algorithm. As a jewelry store findings seller specializing in vintage pieces I am in awe. What I've seen here in your work, jealous of what could have been when my father used to polish Stones I still have the ones he did that I could Salvage our from multiple moves as he was a geologist but honestly loved the stones themselves and look forward to take what I'm watching and turn it into part of my business and teach others how to do this.
I already have most of the equipment. I've taken courses & worked within GMA standards to help people understand what they're doing when they want to build their own jewelry invest in pieces and make jewelry to sell. I am an Antiques and personal property appraiser, certified graduate from college for it and out of everything I've seen on the internet studied Etc your videos are the best I've ever seen. Your way of instruction is relaxing, eye catching and jaw-dropping most the time even when it's something so simple it's just a simple 2-carat nothing 2 blowing my mind with the Eternal Flame opal teaser video. Glad RUclips thought I needed to see your videos. LOL
I am glad you found me too :-)
NEVER APOLOGIZE FOR HAVING A SENSE OF HUMOR!!!! I and my husband, very much enjoy watching your videos Justin. I have also LOVED Opals since I was 4 years old and saw an Opal ring for the first time. I think you are incredibly Talented.
Thank you 🙏
Your Welcome!
Thanks so much for all the Info! I've been hooked to your channel since I discovered it!!
Welcome 🙏
I just cut a nobbie today myself.. i wish i had seen this video three hours earlier. I took the white cap off and had a bright red flash with orange and a tad of green. I got greedy and tried to get the most out of the stone. I tried to beat a sand spot on the on the face. I lost almost all the red. It was a directional stone so not a big loss. Truth is i was board n never knew the was colour until i ground off the sides. There is so much to learn cutting hey.. i can only imagine some of the mistakes you have made in the past.. and your totally right if it has a white cap with no colour. It could truley be a gem
Howdie Mate I’m sorry to hear this. It doesn’t always work out
So true.
sorry to hear your story , but taking the positives , you sound like you know what you have learnt , and what you did wrong
and here's the thing Justin - have you ever / would you consider doing a vid on ''My biggest mistake(s)'' - some proper clangers you've dropped - maybe you could actually show us some ruined opal skeletons from your deepest , darkest cupboard - a beginner like myself , and more experienced cutters would learn some valuable lessons . Anyway , thank you for todays 1.84 CT tutorial - what a beautiful stone you coaxed out .
@@devins7457 -yes , that's a nice , positive way to look at it . Thank you .
It's your sillyness that makes your channel pops, love your work, nice crazy guy.
STUNNING stone! Wow!
Another winner!
Thanks for sharing!!!!
Great job! Loving your works pal!
I got a good chuckle out of you spilling your water down the front of your shirt! I can relate, lol. 😂
I think that THIS is my favorite ‘small’ sized stone of all of them I have seen you do! Really a beautiful gem!
Idk why I'm so interested in your channel but I love these videos. I just found my class ring from 2007 and it has a beautiful opal in it. It's my favorite stone next to something like onyx. Thanks for the video!
Oh and my school is blue and white but i really wanted the Opal. Because it's gorgeous. Even before I knew about it in 2007 when I graduated.
We so enjoy your videos. Love seeing what will be revealed. Thanks for sharing!
Welcome 🙏
Beautiful Black Opal. Love the stone. Yes i learned
Marvellous mate. Very informative!! 🤠👍
Wow great color it looks astonishing, love that bright color and how the camera picks it up great shirt.
Excellent content as usual. Keep them coming brother.
Thank you for this video. Beautiful stone with such vibrant colours.
Just amazing appearing from a bit of more rock than opal..I have more respect for my opal earrings I had for my 21st birthday now knowing what hard work went into making them ..the colours are similar to this one too ..They are precious as my parent are not here anymore ..I enjoy watching you turn the raw opals into beautiful stones 😀
I'm super-honored Justin, that you would take the time to share your vast knowledge and profitable experience with us. You are an awesome witness in the win/win effort, and exposing a few of us to actual successful marketable skill, potentially. Thanks again Cousin.....
We love the silliness! 😂 I had to rewatch that bit when you spill water on yourself; too funny!
haha thanks
excellent look into this opal and tips on opals in general, thank you
Wow, it's fabulous! I can't wait for the daylight so that I can look at my Opals again by the window ♥
You are quite the clown. I enjoy a good chuckle while watching you work magic on the opals. I’ve always been fascinated by opals and your channel is showing me the world behind that gorgeous ring in the jewelers case. Thank you for your expertise, knowledge of opals, and your ability to explain what you are doing and why.
Hey I resemble that comment
Oh My I am so falling in love with all of them, they are so gorgeous!! I just watched one of your videos earlier and it was beautiful too !!
Yay my evil plan is working 😆. Thank you for watching.
@@blackopaldirect 😁😎
You are a great teacher, thank you.
I can’t stop watching you polish rocks I have opal from Yowah is near Eulo the opal queen I live in Guyra NSW
I enjoy your enthusiasm and excitement in your work.
New here, Black Opals are one of my faves - especially one with this color combo! All I could think of, before you finished it up was, "How would it look, with the crown faceted on my Lap?" I've an 8" Lee faceting machine, and grew up cutting everything, except for Diamonds. I loved re-cutting stones for extra bucks as a teen. Between my mom, stepdad and I, Opals were our favorite to cut! We didn't know they were supposed to be, "difficult." Well, we didn't find them so, just applied physics, to care for them properly. Now, years later, after watching your tender loving care here, I've got Black Opals shining in my eyes, itching to try my hand again at cutting an old friend, in new ways. I find making jewelry soothing. Lovely addition to creating graphic novels!
Love the silliness makes for good videos. Beautiful stone.
What would it take to get started doing something like this? These videos are stunning. I love how beautiful you make them turn out.
1:22 "rough" *DOG ROUGHS*
LOL
Great vid, thanks for the quality content. Keep it up!
David Gatten thank you 🙏
Don’t apologize for the silliness! It adds “character” to your videos! 😉
Thank you
Wow. Didn't know an opal like that in the rough could be so gorgeous.
Great stone! I've watched several of your videos. This last one really won me over because I see that as well as a skilled craftsman you also have a good sense of humor. Someday I will get to the land down under and fulfill my curiosity and fascination with Australia. You get like n sub. Keep up the awesome vids
Haha thank you for subscribing and your kind words
Thank you my name is
Patrick mcgovern. I'm from boston mass. In America and I've began making Jewlery about a year and a half ago. I am learning so much from you and i thank you so much. Opal is my birth stone. I love them. So beutifull😁 i recently won a good 35ct's of a jewl lot on ebay most of what they shown were fire opals but also many other's. They said leading up to the 35ct will be 8-12 Stone's.I really hope i get atleast one opal. I'd treasure it. Thank you for your wonderfull show. Im looking to start polishing and shaping stones in the future and i will continue watching your show to get my info from you. Keep up the great work. Maybe one day we might talk and you could give me some pointers on where to start. Take care
I live in Boston too. I recently started working with jewelery as well
Love the silliness! and love watching you create beautiful gems!
Thank you so much for watching Sandy
@@blackopaldirect No thank you!
Good stuff mate. Thanks.
Well Done As Always Justin ~
Silly is the escense of life, I pray ya never lose it!
Very beautiful stone!
Well done!
This would be stunning with high quality rubellite. I'll take two:) As to the silliness, Justin..it is nice relief while wondering what will appear under the wheel.
I agree and thank you :-)
Is there anywhere you can buy rough opal rock? And what is a good price point if you can buy them somewhere.
I like your seriousness and your silliness.
Talented man! I absolutely love this!
My father and my brother were both jewelers and lapidaries , i watched them at the wheel many many times
They never cut any Opal but they cut thousands of tourmaline and spinel , various corundum and the like
Its amazing to see a dull little chunk of rock with a hint of color showing turn into such an enchanting piece of art
I like white opal the most but that insane red stone you cut was beautiful
My sister lives in Perth
Another epic opal, thanks for sharing. That thing has like every color in it.
great job mate only new to opal my mate has a opal mine but i'm heading out to the lightning ridge area in 2 weeks any tips you might have on what to look for ore buying rough opal as i am more into gold prospecting and again you are doing a great job
"this piece of raw..." "RUFF" i don't know why but that made me laugh
"This piece of rough" RUFF! Haha Tipper agrees! I think that's their dog's name, Tipper
Wow it's like a rainbow. Lovely job ♥️✨
Even if your completely ignorant of these processes like me, I find your channel intoxicating and feel very grateful to have found it. Thanks for sharing your craft!
I’m so glad you found me and honoured you watch
Love the silliness!
You are a true artist thank you for the hours of enjoyment keep up the good work
The colour ! Wow ! That’s beautiful looking !
One of the prettiest most vibrant stones I've seen one your chANNel great work as aLwsys
Beautiful ! And silliness ... Makes life fun !
your work reminds me of how much work it takes to find people jewels..some turn out to be very beautiful like your opals some plain. some with all sorts of beautiful colors.. some not so many.. but it takes lots of work to uncover and find the value underneath all the sand and potch ...
Don’t excuse your silliness, good personality is what makes a good video, and that travels to the other side of the globe. 😃 Greetings from Norway!
Than you :-)
As you cant see lol .. happy to know your new videos have it better love the work man 🤌💚
This opal looks like it has every color in the rainbow! 👀❤️ Fantastic! I don't know how you can hold these smaller stones to the wheels, without dropping them!😳
Yes it takes practice. Thanks for the comment
9:45 LOL.. How many times have I done that and that's when I'm" trying" to drink! :p
Another great video a true craftsman
inspiring, is it a good living doing this? and how do you get into it?
Red is a good color on you. The opal is stunning! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE opal. It is like God grabbed a rainbow, made a bolt out of it, then threw it into a rock. Each is unique and gorgeous. My only regret is the fragility of the stone. I bought an opal pendant with loads of orange, blue, and green color. Took me 6 months to pay it off. I wore it twice, put it on my bedside table next to my glasses, so I could take a shower. After my shower I reentered my bedroom to get dressed and heard a crunch. My 2-year-old nephew had entered my bedroom, picked up the opal, and dropped it on the floor. Being a toddler he left it there, where my foot found it. I cried for days over that gorgeous stone.
I'm really sorry to hear that it can happen sometimes. it happened to me onceIt happened to me once I'm a very large stone I'm a very large stone. I cut it into two pieces and made a matching pair
I've been watching your stuff for about a day and already my favorites are when you start with rough opal. You never know what will happen.
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You sir do fantastic work, thanks for doing this channel. BTW NEVER lose your silly, it'll keep you young.
That would be impossible haha thank you for the kind comment
I do enjoy your show, thank you, Bill Simkins
Thanks for listening
FireBall...Great Work Sir!
Wonderful educational video...with comic relief..cherry on the top!! and the PRICE...what do they say? Good on you!!
Thank you I'm glad you like my dum humour