This generation appreciates what your father passed on to you, and we thank you for sharing it with us.

@blackopaldirect

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening ❤️

@MiracleWorker1177

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackopaldirect I inherited some Ethiopian opals and became very fascinated with your channel. There’s some nice size pieces and I am learning about pricing them how do you determine how much you pay for a raw gem like the ones you show on your channel? I don’t have the equipment to turn them into something beautiful but would love to get them into your hands. Thanks in advance for any info leading into the right direction

Anyone else genuinely happier after watching his videos? My anxiety greatly diminished.

@sharonmccarty4630

3 жыл бұрын

I always look forward to new episodes to watch. I even watch the old ones a lot. I am dazzled with opal and Justin’s skill in handling it.

@tsmith235

3 жыл бұрын

All those years of experience and it's still a crap shoot. Very relaxing voice and hopeful attitude

@lisareese9955

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@ronniecummings7408

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mdeanmartin7543

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is my fav ASMR video source along with Pablo Cimedivila!

That's literally the prettiest opal I've ever seen. Wow. Lucky person who snatched that up from your site!!!

I like that stone because it contains the whole rainbow. I can imagine myself sitting in a dark room, holding it in my hands, calling it "My precious" like Gollum did with his Ring. :D

@sharonmccarty4630

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine what it would look like under a black light!

@Jo-yp8wy

3 жыл бұрын

Ooohhhh yes!!!!! Went to an opal exhibition not long ago. BIG stones, boulder opal, rare opal.... Totally mind blowing. Told 'em I'm convinced, wrap them all up, I'll take them all. 😢

@sophiarose03

3 жыл бұрын

Yo same😂

@spongemonkeysooz

3 жыл бұрын

🤔 I'm sure this is sold... I only recently found you 🧐This is lovely and I feel connected to it. Long story, but.... any chance you still have this? 🙏🏻🤞🏻

@irenemariebelanger3758

3 жыл бұрын

From the start it looks to my eye to. be quite complex. the inside colors are tempting. I know you will do your best!

That’s called: “Making a silk purse out of a sows ear”!!! Great job!

@whitebeard420

4 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm, well it cost $800. So it seems to have already been a safe bet that it was worth something or I'm sure he wouldnt have bought it. That more than I've ever even bought a parcel for, but im poor and just a hobbyist. Still dosent seem like it was a sows ear.

Just goes to show again, life is like a box of rough opal.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

😆

@badomaji

4 жыл бұрын

😉

@shawwnmcccoy339

3 жыл бұрын

4 tot

@lespottenger4079

3 жыл бұрын

Badatallthis Stuff “

@sharonmccarty4630

3 жыл бұрын

You never know what you’re gunna get. After rubbing it out of course)

I’m still in awe how much stone is left, when all is said and done. Sometimes, a lot, sometimes not.

While not the most impressive stone you have shown us, but I love the full spectrum of color that stone has. 👍🏻

I live in Italy and now corona virus are spreading so fast. I was in my house alone when I stepped on this channel. You are helping me so much to spent some time and all this beautiful stone make me happy! Thank you! Ravenclaw pride

I didn’t used to like opal as jewellery, but watching this has given me a new appreciation of the gem.

That is a beautiful stone! There’s definitely colors that I’ve never seen in an opal before. Breaking even is always preferable to losing money. I could stare at that stone all day and not get bored.

Such a gorgeous stone- not one of your most expensive, but one of my favorites for sure! I love the different colors of potch behind the color bar.

@annihilatedbutcomingback1119

4 жыл бұрын

I agree🤗🤗 its beautiful to me and something unique😁💖🌹

The pinks and purples in that stone are beautiful.

I love how you uncover the mystery of what lies beneath the splotches of sandstone and potch on each stone. Amazing!

I'm in the USA -- meaning I have no idea what that stone is "worth" -- but I would definitely pay $1,200 for that opal! It's so beautiful!!!

My grandfather made a opal wedding ring for my mom when she got married to my dad.. 😃

Not everyone could have turned a rock into a gem. Visually appealing and mentally relaxing to watch you work in the evenings,

Every turn shows a different pattern and color - fascinating.

The fact that your father passed this gift down to you that like the best gift you can ever have.

Thank you Justin , and thank you to your Dad . 🐬

I found you channel yesterday and ever since I've been living every moment of you grinding the stones, held my breath together with you and came to feel how your profession may be like. I thank you so much for freely sharing your highs and lows and knowledge of your craft and passion with us

@blackopaldirect

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome Gabi

@laurenhelms568

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful stone!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder, Justin. I think the colors in this stone are exquisite and I’d give $800 any day for it. You did a great job on it. Thanks for showing us your art!!!

@jayseaem

Жыл бұрын

That's just what i was thinking and i would give £800 for that opal any day of the week.

I think that is a beauty, such lovely colours Thank you for sharing. Interesting video

You be healthy as well...the world is going crazy when they should just reflect and listen to the health specialist and heed their warnings and guidelines...I am so glad I found you...you bring back fond memories of my dear departed mother. She and my father were amateur lapidaries...dad worked with agates and turquoise from the southwest of America. My home land New Mexico...take care sir...and bless u and ur family!

I don't know, One of my favorite stones I've seen you do.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

🙏

@lancequibodeaux5752

4 жыл бұрын

I love this stone as well the red and pinks in this stone are amazing.Would love to be lucky enough to own a opal that beautiful some day

@brookeggleston9314

4 жыл бұрын

@@lancequibodeaux5752 It's gorgeous!

@kishajohn8439

3 жыл бұрын

@@blackopaldirect thank you

@davidgraham2673

3 жыл бұрын

Was nice to see colors displayed that I've never seen before. I'd be keeping this one for myself, for that reason. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'd like to beholding that one.

Here to support you Justin, I absolutely love learning about this, so glad your safe and healthy.

@blackopaldirect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thomas 🙏

Do more videos like this. It's exactly what I've been begging for ever since I've started watching your channel. Tell us what you paid for stone and then cut it and tell us what you get.

@stevesarginson6020

Жыл бұрын

I agree it put things in perspective. I would like to see a random parcel purchased from someone without them knowing it was Justin buying it. Then see what he can achieve. I am getting bad rough from people just seems to be off cuts they done want.

Still a beautiful opal that is already bringing joy into the world.

I think your profession is amazing. I can't tell you how I enjoy watching you work. It just amazes me. My mother was in love with opals. Broke her heart when her own opal that my daddy had given to her broke. It was a treasure to her. I'm glad that you were able to get your money back on this gem.

Oh my goodness this one is stunning! I love the little section with the colors that seem to go in rainbow order

I call that an 800 dollar bowl of tomato soup, eaten with a fork, it keeps you busy but your still hungry

The smaller the Opal turned , more I was on edge of my seat! It looks beautiful after you worked it ❤ Reds are $£€¥ in Opal world , but I loved the pinks & purples here too, love to see a nice black Opal. I don't own one , yet. I found it relaxing too , great to enjoy your work as you do. Greetings from Scotland 🐱 ☯️ 🌌

@sehbankhan5377

2 жыл бұрын

Hello

I love all the colors in that opal! Really lovely!

I love his show he has really taught me so much and seeing him cut rough opal has really helped me, I wish I saw him years ago

Just subscribed. Watching your vids are so soothing and relaxing to watch. Just lost my husband and nightimes are the worst. Found your channel and it focused my mind on your designing these rough stones into gems. Doing my watercolors does the same, it is "the flow" that creativity gives to our soul. Thanks

@blackopaldirect

2 жыл бұрын

🙏

Im from CANADA .... ive never mined or even seen OPAL i think.... and i LOVE YOU PASSION for your craft M8 . you got whatever the hells IT is u have IT m8 ! i could watch u make EGGS AND BACON and be ENTRANCED ! i hope u get a chance to teach others ur craft BECAUSE ID DIE FOR A TEACHER LIKE U M8! WISHING U ALL THE BEST FROM THE GREAT WHITE NORTH!

Thousands of hours, you Sir are an expert gem cutter!

Very relaxing to watch you work. Your right... This art needs to be shown. Great job!

Your thoughts and contemplations you share while cutting are as lovely as the stones you cut. Keep sharing. Your remembrances of your dear father brought back gratitude for my own. ❤️ And that is always beautiful.

Always great to watch you work. So glad your doing these videos. Inspirational.

I know you may have said it wasn’t exactly what you were looking for, but I think it is absolutely beautiful! I love anything that may look a little more different than others. Even if that makes it a little less valuable to others.

Started to watch but wife had a job for me to do first. Rewound the video so started to watch again. I really enjoy watching you do your magic.

Thanks again Justin! Soothes me to watch you work! God bless!

Love what you do Justin. Thank you

You can really tell that your sharing something special with us. We really appreciate your work. Thanks mate.

That was extremely enjoyable to watch, thank you 😊

Beautiful work and end result! What a gem!!!!

I throughly enjoy your videos, would love to see a lot more . It’s so relaxing to watch you grind on the opals and than to polish them kinda puts me into your world. I just love it . Looking forward to your next video as always… Terry from Gilbert AZ .

This one is really nice! I like the multi tone, colours are amazing. Surprised its so cheap compared to the other ones you have, that thing will get sold as soon as you put it up for sale!

Love that rough. Seen a lot of it out of Grawin lately.

Justin, the thoughts and memories you share with us as you cut each gem sometimes end up being as colorful and beautiful as the gems you uncover. Thank you. I know for me personally listening to the memories you have of your Dad makes me think of my Dad and some of the things he loved and passed on to me. Again, thank you.

I absolutely love watching you work these gems and you sir are a gem yourself for sharing this with everyone. I find your voice, presentation and cutting of the opals in these videos to have a therapeutic quality to them.

I'm just some person, but that whole stone was beautiful. Even unfinished, it looked like something fantastical. All opals look amazing to me!

@SpaceCadet2569

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my. I just had to comment on your use of “fantastical”. I love it. I am having a real bad day and you made me smile. You really are my ray of Sunshine today thank you.

@sunshinem.7741

3 жыл бұрын

@@SpaceCadet2569 I hope this changes the tone of your day for the better and you get to do something you enjoy!

i love seeing opal going from the rough to a gemstone, so beautiful. i have wondered though would it help seeing whats inside by using an x-ray machine or would nothing show up?

I think opal is by far the most beautiful stone. The fact that each is as unique as a fingerprint.

I like the thought processing behind the various decisions made to turn out the most beauty and value from the stone Justin! Just keep explaining for each individual piece and ill keep watching on the edge of my seat!

Judging from the monetizations, he made his money back. Wise man!!!

They reduce my anxiety enough for me to be able to fall asleep.😭

Spectacular video! You are a true master of your craft and I really enjoy watching you work.

Love watching you bring out the beauty of those opals!!!

Is it just me-I think this stone has a mysterious quality.

@screaminpman

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a magical stone, for sure. I recently bought my wife an opal necklace for our 8 year wedding anniversary. It seemed to rejuvenate those warm and fuzzy feelings 😊

I have been away for a bit. It is good to be back watching your great videos. Thank you.

I held my breath as you cut this one Justin - it might not have quite turned out as you’d hoped, but those colours are beautiful and I loved the way they changed and sparked as you moved the stone. Like a crazy firework display!

Brilliant channel, keep up the wonderful work you do.

Hey man im from Canada, your videos help with my anxiety like the top comment said, and i love watching you cut opals, its so soothing. Keep it up man, loving your content.

Wow, that looks amazing! It's going to brighten up someone's days for sure.

Great videos. Just found your site today by accident and been intrigued for an hour at your skill. Hope you are safe and well at this time too buddy. Thanks for sharing

Hey I just wanted to say that I really love your videos. Watching you take a piece of stone with a small visible line of color and turn it into these beautiful gems is quite incredible. Hope to see more of your videos soon

I love you videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills. Your channel is the first one I watch. I hope you are safe, as well! 💖

That's a really beautiful opal, with every colour of the rainbow. Discovered your channel this week and loving the fun and information you share.

You're vedios inspire me ! They answer some questions you just get from a jeweler ect. Keep up the good work!

That stone is awesome. It really speaks to my... magical. Thank you for sharing all of your work and knowledge with us!

The Circle of encouragement . You encourage us to learn this great information, we encourage you to make more videos . I can't wait to find something like this inside a piece of rough.

I am enjoying your videos and I’m becoming more and more intrigued by your talents. Thank You. Jim

I really enjoy your lessons. It was incredibly suspenseful and you saved it. There's so much courage involved in working with opals. A big Thank you to your dad who taught you.

I have become a new gem stone collector and i must say i love watching your work. Very relaxing and educational . I don't have an black opal to my collection but im looking forward to getting one after watching your channel

Love that stone. So much to learn from the way you exposed it. And I love the finished product. Highs and lows and such variance.

I sent this to my son right quick--he's trying to find a nice opal for his new wife. She loves the black opals AND loves the purples and mauves. This still turned to be a lovely stone. And we all thank you for your well wishes, Justin, and wishing the same for you and yours!

Top videos Justin, thanks for sharing. Just cut my first opal a few days ago after a friend left some rough with me. Followed your hand cutting video and am happy with the first time results. Cheers again.

Another one I've watched again. Love it!

thanks for your honesty on the gambling of the stones......I appreciate that Justin....came out beautiful

Watching you cutting opals and listening to you very funny coments lightens up my days. Happy greetings from Salzburg/Austria

Always a pleasure watching your meditations.

Just wanted to tell you that your videos are very therapeutic to watch. Much needed right now

Full rainbow spectrums on black are my absolute FAVORITE. All the variations between red and violet like pink and fuchsia, aqua blue and teal, lime green...when they all flow together in a distinct pattern, it is absolute magic. **Italian kiss**

I could watch that all day. Very soothing for some reason...

Justin ,Malinda your the best your truly a step above the rest ,of all the Black Opal Gems Ive seen nothing comes close to the joys you bring.God bless both of you👍😇

i’m new in Opals. it’s a difficlt stone bt i love it. Thanks for you’re info. helps me a lot

I loved this. You found a great stone and made it just so elegant and I think would make a gorgeous ring. The colours are lovely and thank you for your thoughts too... stay safe over there. I look forward to every vlog. Thank you for sharing them.

Absolutely love your work

Thank you for sharing your wisdom brother. As I watch you at work, even though I have never polished a stone, I am experienced in bringing a grain out in wood and understand stones from a healers perspective...30 plus years... thinking of investing in a set of polishing wheels because I sense how to do it.

I love watching the videos mate, I really appreciate learning about opals. I bought a small I was told fire opal for a lovely lady years ago this got me into watching shows about the beautiful gems. I'll be watching out for more cheers

I must admit, this is one of my favorites. The stone def speaks and the colors are truly beautiful.

That sounded so dry there and was good to hear all the wildlife sounds around you. You had some nice finds in the creek. Thank you for sharing your trip out camping

Thank you. I've been given a few small chips of opal as practice pieces. I like to see you work as it shows me how and where to look for the signs of colour.

I am sorry it didn't go as well as it might have, but it was so interesting to see the process in finding the best it had to offer. We see a lot of spectacular stones, and a lot that turn out as expected, but the mystery in this one was fun. Thanks, Justin!

hi Justin, thanks for sharing your beautiful black, lightening ridge seam opal! I must say, it turned out & the colors are amazing! job well done, sir!

Watching videos over again. And this one is one of the ones that makes you say "well that's opal". Just never know until it's polished. Beautiful stone though because of those awesome colors. Thanks Justin. Aaron from TX

Yes very calming. Great stuff

Outstanding! That opal is a thing of beauty. You are truly a Master of your craft.