Blue uncut gem rough opal with fire inside - I take its top off

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2023
  • Wyoming Field Nobby is well known for looking a little average on the outside yet generally producing something great on the inside.
    This nobby is no exception with its hazy blue top and black potch line down the bottom.
    It is showing potential to cut a good gem but we all know in this industry anything can happen once you take its top off!
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Комментарии • 479

  • @cameronpeeters8537
    @cameronpeeters8537 Год назад +123

    More public attention should be brought to how contagious opal fever really is.

    • @______IV
      @______IV Год назад +10

      Too many people already have opal fever relative to the resources available to effectively treat it.

    • @thegoodlookers3590
      @thegoodlookers3590 Год назад +5

      Keep your dirty fever to yourself, Cameron. Its only an opal malaise.

    • @Cjmaster1111
      @Cjmaster1111 Год назад +6

      I dunnoo ive been cuttin for 4 years and my opal fever is to da bone 🥴 no cure lol and extremely contagious

    • @sandeman1776
      @sandeman1776 Год назад +9

      *Christopher Walken voice* I've got a fever...and the only cure...is more opal.

    • @danayneal4409
      @danayneal4409 Год назад +3

      They'll try to make me go to rehab but I'll say no no no.

  • @breakawaybooks4752
    @breakawaybooks4752 Год назад +28

    To be honest it looks like a winter night's sky just after sunset. Midnight's gloom and midday sun, come together, two as one.

  • @evillyn7895
    @evillyn7895 Год назад +5

    It's like a little piece of the night sky...beautiful.

  • @jenniferbouton7539
    @jenniferbouton7539 Год назад +16

    The first 4 minutes of the video is EXACTLY why I watch you. Thank you for being you!

  • @mandyfr
    @mandyfr Год назад +19

    That stone is quite mysterious. The light-to-dark graduation of color is stunning, and the colors are mystical/magical. I could SO see this as a moon pendant or (large) ring. Lovely, as always.

  • @kimberlyhendricks1229
    @kimberlyhendricks1229 Год назад +19

    It is all your fault, I didn't have opal fever until I started watching your videos. I have to admit to having a weakness for all gemstones. It was just a matter of time. Love your videos! Thanks for taking us along on the journey.

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Год назад +3

      haha sorry and you are welcome al at the same time 🤪

    • @joereedsmith1531
      @joereedsmith1531 Год назад

      Save your breath, hes the most expensive cutter since 1893

  • @johnlittle8975
    @johnlittle8975 Год назад +10

    I like that gem better than many of the fancier ones you've cut over the years. It's relaxing to look at like a pool of deep, calm water. I'd make a fine centerpiece for many kinds of jewelry, or something like a keepsake box.

  • @glenjones5416
    @glenjones5416 Год назад +18

    Maestro, not a disease. A blessing, for all the joy you bring us. We all thank you.

  • @hollynoelleAbductedUfologist
    @hollynoelleAbductedUfologist Год назад +10

    I think the stone is beautiful. It reminds me of outer space. Excellent, as always.

  • @taaffmaster
    @taaffmaster Год назад +6

    Justin, your elevator doesn't quite go all the way up to the top floor. But I don't think any of us would change it! Keep the awesome videos coming! Love this channel!

  • @abracadaverfox
    @abracadaverfox Год назад +2

    My mother had a necklace with about a dozen of hazy milky blue stones. The same stuff that was sitting on top of your stone here. Mother said this is what an opal is all about, and I thought to myself - well, it's pretty nice colourful stone, but nowhere close to be as cool as something like an agate or even carnelian, that my mother also had.
    And for the longest time I did not know what opals really are. And when I found out, I fell in love with them.
    I'm your subscriber for a year or so, and every time you cut some precious stone out of what seems to be a piece of rock, I feel so much joy. Thank you for that!

  • @michaelnancyamsden7410
    @michaelnancyamsden7410 Год назад +2

    This stone is very nice. It looks like a starry sky in evening when clouds and stars are present. Can visualize it in a silver bangle bracelet...or a tiara.

  • @elizabethhosaka1069
    @elizabethhosaka1069 Год назад +43

    I love the fun you add to your videos. I’ve been watching since just 11k subscribers and it’s no surprise that you’re so popular now. Thank you for sharing your craft, your love and your humor.

  • @christinechildress5021
    @christinechildress5021 Год назад +2

    I got diagnosed with opal fever shortly after finding BOD on channel! Can’t stop watching. I love seeing what you get out of your box of chocolates each week 😅❤

  • @tthappyrock368
    @tthappyrock368 Год назад +3

    I love the depth of the color and variation of the blues in this stone! Everything from dark blue to teal from the looks of it!

  • @kengaines3303
    @kengaines3303 Год назад +4

    I think you have one of the best professions ever. Love watching you work on opal.

  • @SoNoFTheMoSt
    @SoNoFTheMoSt Год назад +3

    Opals are the most beautiful gem and a lot of the beauty comes with the one of a kind patterns they often hold

  • @japphan
    @japphan Год назад +12

    I actually think this stone's gradual shift from dark to milky pale is a quality in itself, since it does so symmetrically. The stone gets a natural direction, and tells a story, mayhap concerning the grand voyage of a stickleback.

    • @joereedsmith1531
      @joereedsmith1531 Год назад

      Go on then, pay his 5 grand then I will sell you one twice as good for half the price, Caveat Emptor

    • @japphan
      @japphan Год назад

      @@joereedsmith1531 Thank you for your advice.

  • @anneembery9116
    @anneembery9116 Год назад +3

    I never really liked opal, due to the 'bad luck' label it has been given over the years, but since catching you on RUclips I've become addicted to it. It's so nice to see so much love that goes into each one you cut, even if they don't have much monetary value, is such a wonderful thing to watch. I sometimes think the 'lesser' ones are much nicer than some of the 'better' ones (not saying that they are not beautiful), but I like them because they are 'different' and not having different would make them less special. Black opals are now a very close second to my favourite gem Amethyst. Not by much lol. Thank you so much for giving us a chance to see the hard work that goes into making them so special.

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Год назад +1

      Haha thank you. Something is only bad luck if you are superstitious

  • @jenniferlehman326
    @jenniferlehman326 Год назад +8

    Justin, I love when you show going from the rough Opal to the finished Opal!! It really shows how much care and devotion you have to your craft when you do. Thank you for sharing another amazing journey with Opals!! From a Retired Paramedic, a S&R Dog and Handler Team Trainer, a Horse Trainer and FEI Level 2 Coach and Judge. From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 🇨🇦

  • @davidgraham7223
    @davidgraham7223 Год назад +3

    Hey Justin, great video, had me smiling as you described the “fever”…I got it, can’t loose it, don’t want to, anyway! Nice stone too, first time I have heard that term you used…Commercial Opal, I think I have many of those in my collection. Cheers for now.
    14:23

  • @bartoszczechowicz5372
    @bartoszczechowicz5372 Год назад +3

    Yet another beautiful video starring Justin as a superstar of you tube creating yet another gem for this world. Just imagine how many of them gems exists thanks to you mate! Thank you. It seems that opal fever pays back to the entire wold:) Take care and carry on.

  • @kirstengrau1
    @kirstengrau1 Год назад +1

    I have to admit I HAVE AN ADICTION.. It's watching you, Justin. :) Your passion, your great gift of seing the possibilities in a "stone" that others might see lying around - and walk right past - without knowing what it is. Seeing your face when you discover a "color" in the stone that surprises you. And finally: your humility

  • @trumpatier
    @trumpatier Год назад +9

    Excellent video Justin! The music selection was great, the opal fever bit was funny, and the gem was beautiful. If I was working right now I'd probably buy it the second it was put onto the store. I love the transitions between colors, both in the pattern and the potch. It reminds me of Avatar: The Way of Water with its color scheme. Though I was hoping that the cyan would be more pronounced in the final gem, it's still a fantastic opal!

  • @domesticterror7970
    @domesticterror7970 Год назад +2

    The imperfect stones with interesting color differences across the face and deep in the stone, as well as interesting inclusions are my favorites! It's like the stone wants to be a one-of.

  • @trunkmonkey9417
    @trunkmonkey9417 Год назад

    The failures can lead to being grateful, and truly able to appreciate the successes, rather then take them for granted.
    Thanks again for your humble and gracious spirit.

  • @debbiefox6846
    @debbiefox6846 Год назад +1

    Justin you are the funniest! The award had me rolling.🤣😂😆 I think as long as you aren't skulking in the shadows crouched down saying "My precious!" just holding your rocks and you are cutting opal well,.....I think it's safe to say You are going to be ok. 🤭🎇💍💙💜💚

  • @selfretired3025
    @selfretired3025 Год назад +5

    Congratulations on such a High Achievement! Wow Justin... you never cease to Impress!! 👊❤🥳

  • @silvershock019
    @silvershock019 Год назад +1

    Great that you are not just showing us the best gems. keep up the good work!

  • @ndnballin
    @ndnballin Год назад +1

    “Kinda like a baby boy when…” 🤣 That bit slayed me 😂😂

  • @shelleysteward3041
    @shelleysteward3041 Год назад

    Your opal fever is contagious! I may never collect or cut them but I’m definitely obsessed with watching you cut them! It’s like Christmas! Even the small portion that don’t pan out are interesting learning experiences 💕

  • @lladnarkram9563
    @lladnarkram9563 Год назад +1

    That is a nice stone, beautiful but subtle. I cut my first opal at 13 but have controlled it, mostly , for 60 years but that magic stone is still around me. Pieces scattered in my rock garden, decorating my fish tanks, knobs on my saucepan lids and a few as jewellery.

  • @niki3590
    @niki3590 Год назад +1

    Oh Justin 😆 As the mother of twin sons I can understand your need for help. 🤣😂🤣😂 I enjoy your coping mechanism soooo much!!! 💙💜

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Год назад +1

      Haha twins that is one miracle of life right there

  • @michaellee6168
    @michaellee6168 Год назад +1

    Your obsession became a social media hit. 👍 up to you

  • @KellseyMae21
    @KellseyMae21 Год назад

    That little skit was hilarious. I love when there is comedy and really pretty gems I the same video.

  • @littlsuprstr
    @littlsuprstr Год назад +3

    This is my favorite opal you've done. It's the violet hour in a gem.

  • @MoneeQ222
    @MoneeQ222 Год назад +1

    Great little skit Justin
    Love your works 💗😉

  • @crystalluker5696
    @crystalluker5696 Год назад

    YOU my friend...are who gave me "opal fever". I thank you for that❣️ The ones with red and orange are my FAVORITE! YOU ROCK!!!

  • @erink695
    @erink695 Год назад +1

    Love the outcome. Subtle beauty is underrated.

  • @wilsonrawlin8547
    @wilsonrawlin8547 Год назад

    You're too funny and yes we all have "Opal fever" and rightfully so. IMO it turned out to be very nice. I like how it transitions across the face.

  • @Connie45cook
    @Connie45cook Год назад

    I love your dry Spence of humour. You are as colourful as the opals you form.

  • @fshnbuddy2
    @fshnbuddy2 Год назад

    Justin is such a lucky guy. He gets to make money off women and gets to go in many times a day all while videoing it so over 100000 people can watch. What a blessed man.

  • @michaelgargano5172
    @michaelgargano5172 Год назад +3

    I’ve Been following you for a while now You should do a recap video of all the times you thought a stone is not going to produce and came out incredible it’s very exciting to see the surprise on your face when things work out better than you thought 11:19

  • @silvergirl7810
    @silvergirl7810 Год назад

    Now I know what disease has been plaguing me! Thank you for the diagnosis- it saved me some medical bills- money I can, in turn, spend on opals!
    And that opal is like the night sky- it’s like you can see the universe when diving in with your eyes- stars twinkling and all. ✨

  • @sharonstromley9350
    @sharonstromley9350 Год назад

    I caught Opal Fever at the age of 14 when my brother bought three Orange opals home, the largest about 33 carats. Then, I bought my
    first opal ring with 6 6×4 CP opals
    which I treasured for years. When I
    retired, my boss gave me her ring,
    a Mexican fire opal and I have loved
    and treasured it for years. The pla y of color in opals never fails to intrigue, mystify. Thank you, God,
    for giving us gems.

  • @Debbie4729
    @Debbie4729 Год назад +2

    I really like that stone-if I had the money,I'd buy it! It has a beautiful color and depth!

  • @stargazergirl22
    @stargazergirl22 Год назад +1

    I definitely have gotten opal fever by watching your videos!!! I have a few pieces from you, and I bought a necklace that gets a lot of complements. I proudly tell them where I got it from!! Thank you for another great video!!!

  • @laurareutter6928
    @laurareutter6928 Год назад +1

    Beautiful, the opal looks like a patch of starry night sky.

  • @tommunyon2874
    @tommunyon2874 5 месяцев назад

    It was a father and son team from whom I bought some opals on the mess deck of the USS Fox when we were tied up at HMS Sterling off of Rockingham, Western Australia in the early 1980s. The bulk of the battle group had tied up in Freemantle, including the carrier. I was grateful that we got the privilege of being on our own in a less urban environment, although we did get the opportunity to stay in Perth for a day or two.

  • @Rotary_Phone
    @Rotary_Phone Год назад

    Never mind about what all the "arm chair opal cutters" say to do Justin.....You're the expert here, you do what you see fit!

  • @scottishwifie14
    @scottishwifie14 Год назад +1

    It definitely worked Justin, watching your videos and partly to blame outback opal hunters tv, opal fever has spread to Scotland it’s worldwide😂

  • @thomaskraemer6583
    @thomaskraemer6583 Год назад +1

    Another great show. Always fun and amazing to see the transformation of you and your opals.

  • @wamlartmuse
    @wamlartmuse Год назад

    I loved the colors. Tricolor with polka-dots... Beautiful!

  • @terryheatwole6153
    @terryheatwole6153 Год назад

    Start the wheel spinning and the water dripping! Let the magic begin! 😍

  • @bryanduchane2371
    @bryanduchane2371 Год назад

    Hate your negativity going into a finished gem! You're skilled enough that more than likely you'll produce a winner!

  • @texaslibitina7875
    @texaslibitina7875 Год назад

    My heart goes out to you. Opal fever is an incurable ailment.... some never come to terms with it. :)

  • @danielhutchings3600
    @danielhutchings3600 Год назад +1

    Nice Justin, Quality gem quality video. I actually like the graduated tone (dark to light) in the gem.

  • @1catfishuntermiller753
    @1catfishuntermiller753 Год назад +1

    Hiya Justin, I'll admit I have a opal addiction too, but I don't lick my stones. I just look at them a lot. 😉
    Awesome video mate, and the opal is a beautiful piece in my book.
    I hope you have a awesome blessed day mate. Cheers! Cya!
    😺🐟 out!

  • @freedom4all581
    @freedom4all581 Год назад +1

    I always love your skits! They're super funny

  • @reaganwaite9101
    @reaganwaite9101 Год назад

    I really love this video. We get your live commentary, really great editing with different camera angle shots, your classic humor, and it all wraps up into a polished video that was really fun to watch

  • @forrestfey
    @forrestfey 8 месяцев назад

    I realy like this stone. The gradient of light blue to dark blue makes it stunning.

  • @skywatcher6864
    @skywatcher6864 Год назад +1

    Justin, that was one of your VERY BEST videos EVER! Too bad some crafty person here couldn't make an award of some kind to give you; it would be well deserved! I so enjoyed learning about your opal addiction, and would love to hear more "documentaries" about other aspects of your life...in such a captivating and entertaining manner! I'm sure that a man of your creativity could pull the beloved opals into those stories somehow. I love your sense of humor, esp'y re: the parallel of your love to play with opals as much as a little boy discovering his "pe..." Too funny!!! Don't stop! Keep up the great "performances"!

  • @jacruick
    @jacruick Год назад

    Stunning, as always !

  • @marktr53
    @marktr53 Год назад

    Love the color!!!! Cheers Justin!

  • @leocheck69
    @leocheck69 Год назад +1

    Personaly i'm in love with this one

  • @chadatchison145
    @chadatchison145 Год назад +1

    Kinda like a baby boy when he first finds..... Omg I laughed way to hard at that lol. :)

  • @evegroult5184
    @evegroult5184 Год назад

    Yay was so excited for this video

  • @leeperrybender5811
    @leeperrybender5811 9 месяцев назад

    I absolutely love the color of this stone -- blue being a favorite of mine. And the stardust pattern -- like a nebula, or some such. I do also love reds and greens, but this has such a heavenly appeal to it! Thanks for all your videos! ❤

  • @smelltheglove2038
    @smelltheglove2038 Год назад

    I just found your channel, I never really saw opals before, and I’m falling in love with them. They’re so beautiful.

  • @statewench2828
    @statewench2828 Год назад +3

    The real reason you always want to take their tops off! Opal Fever is real folks!

  • @garyarmstrong6985
    @garyarmstrong6985 Год назад

    Your opening was darn funny. Thank you!

  • @geraldgalbo9144
    @geraldgalbo9144 Год назад +1

    Beautiful as always 😁

  • @Luther777Williams
    @Luther777Williams Год назад

    For a gem cutter you're a born entertainer Justin. You make the adventure of discovering what's inside each stone a lot of fun!

  • @chrisknauss6727
    @chrisknauss6727 Год назад

    You're not alone, boss. It is a very contagious fever.

  • @michaelgargano5172
    @michaelgargano5172 Год назад +1

    I love watching your talent when I have a issue with claustrophobia all respect for those miners I could never go down that hole LMAO

  • @dennisanspaugh9065
    @dennisanspaugh9065 Год назад

    Justin,love your channel, been watching for 2 years now and love opal,and watching your skill,love opal

  • @davidr4761
    @davidr4761 Год назад

    Great content. Love the opal fever segment 😂

  • @tamwolf20
    @tamwolf20 Год назад

    I actually really like this one. It reminds me of the starry sky. ✨️ thanks for infecting us with opal fever.

  • @bhutjolokia6990
    @bhutjolokia6990 Год назад +1

    That's really beautiful!! Awesome job!! 👍👍😁

  • @patshes1951
    @patshes1951 Год назад +1

    Such a nice stone came out of what looked like just another rock!

  • @sophielunde4948
    @sophielunde4948 Год назад +1

    I think this stone is stunning😍

  • @2a-pew-pew-papa685
    @2a-pew-pew-papa685 4 месяца назад

    Opal Fever! Too Funny, hahaha 😆.
    Good times!

  • @domesticterror7970
    @domesticterror7970 Год назад

    I wish the United States were as laid back and fun as Australia. Because if you had been a US citizen and made this video...well you know. So bless you!!!!!

  • @samanthafairweather9186
    @samanthafairweather9186 Год назад

    The Opal fever part was hilarious!! Playing with more than a toddler plays with his ****? Hmm...🤔 If so, that really IS a problem!! 🤣🤣
    Anyway, the final stone turned out to be a lot better than I thought it would. It's pretty nice.
    Can't wait for your next live!!

  • @RickNelsonMn
    @RickNelsonMn Год назад

    Always love this start to finish video. 👍🏻

  • @MoneeQ222
    @MoneeQ222 Год назад

    The one about the baby boy 🤣
    laughed out loud for that one!

  • @sarahhanna9241
    @sarahhanna9241 Год назад

    Hilarious I just love you. I look forward to all your videos

  • @jorisheppard8996
    @jorisheppard8996 Год назад

    Bro that piece is amazing. It may not be worth that much, but I love the night sky ombré it has. It’s brilliant

  • @erink695
    @erink695 Год назад

    Lol love the analogy of opal fever and your obsession with it. I almost blew coffee out my nostrils!

    • @blackopaldirect
      @blackopaldirect  Год назад

      Then I almost got the desired effect from you haha

  • @tattoedmat
    @tattoedmat Год назад +1

    No matter what you say there's no cure for the fever...I know as I've got it bad
    That Nobby turned out good in the end mate. Given me ideas for few of mine that I didn't think would cut to anything

  • @T-RexRita
    @T-RexRita Год назад +1

    Just what I need, another itch I can't scratch!🤩🤑

  • @amybradley2514
    @amybradley2514 Год назад

    I have a touch of opal fever. It's why I watch your videos.😂🥰

  • @codyosborne9307
    @codyosborne9307 Год назад

    I truly love your antics. Daaaang that was funny.

  • @younggunsopalhunters
    @younggunsopalhunters Год назад

    Hahahahahah the intro to this video is fantastic!

  • @diann546
    @diann546 Год назад

    I love the opals, but I love and appreciate your take on life even more. I am so glad I found you!

  • @tonywild1963
    @tonywild1963 Год назад

    Maybe your opal obsession was a good thing. It has given you the knowledge for your business and what to look for in a gem and a feel of how to cut them. Thank you Justin

  • @Mayllee1
    @Mayllee1 Год назад

    You're just so lovable. Thank you for sharing your passion.

  • @pieterlabuschagne7507
    @pieterlabuschagne7507 Год назад

    I don't know much about opals but I watch a lot of your videos and I think this stone is also beautiful. It is still amazing how they were created

  • @stacy-northernauroratreasu4120

    Very beautiful 💜 Thank you for sharing your knowlage. I have opal fever for sure and any pretty rocks. 😊

  • @shawnagunther7762
    @shawnagunther7762 Год назад

    Yup 👍, I was having Opal withdrawal. I been busy with my little kitty Freya. I got her spayed on the 11th. She's been having a rough time poor baby. Keep her in your prayers if you don't mind. I'm going to watch a little more then I will be 😴