AMAZING! As I sit in the break room at work. I started up this video and I had the volume a little loud and thought I was being bothersome to my co-workers so I turned it down a little bit. Mind you I'm here at work an hour early so I can get something in my stomach that starts at 9pm lol. A quarter way through the video I hear a voice behind me " hey man, can you turn that up a bit? " lol I turn around and all the guys have collected at the table directly behind me 😂 and they're all watching you cut and polish these amazing stones ❤. Thank you for sharing this journey of two amazing gems coming to life ❤. Lol btw, I work at one of the major soda pop companies out there. And to see a bunch of dude's sharing in my geek out session was awesome 😊🫶🏻

@blackopaldirect

26 күн бұрын

Hey James, that's so cool! Thanks for watching and sharing what we love to do with your work crew!

@karlahall9058

26 күн бұрын

That's so cool!! Thanks for sharing. Justin has a special way of putting a smile on people's faces.

@Chris_Harris

26 күн бұрын

@@blackopaldirect Hey Justin, Missing Tamika and some of your colab videos. :(

@exscapegoatpowerfulhealer9685

25 күн бұрын

❤

I’m so happy you didn’t try to make ovals! These look fantastic!

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Thank you

@engineer84-w8x

27 күн бұрын

@@blackopaldirect Sorry to say this but given the things I've seen on the internet I would recommend not using the word "woke" as it tends to be associated with left-wing extremists here in the US and possibly elsewhere, I'm not sure. I encourage you to do your own research about this since my conclusion may be skewed.

@lisacrandall409

27 күн бұрын

@@engineer84-w8x describing someone as 'woke' means that they are aware and sensitive to the prejudices (based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation etc) that others face. So in essence, someone who is 'woke' is empathetic - they can put mentally 'walk in someone else's shoes', and they care about injustices that affect others but not themselves. The fact that anyone would consider that being empathetic and alert to injustice makes a person a 'left-wing extremist' is truly mindblowing and very sad to me. It is an indictment on the heartlessness of the social circle that they are in. I do commend you though for your self-awareness that your conclusion may be skewed. Perhaps mine is skewed, too? All I can say is that from my perspective outside of the United States (but as someone who has lived in the US in the past), the current polarisation in American society is truly frightening.

@jmpattillo

27 күн бұрын

That’s what I was worried about too! 😂

@engineer84-w8x

27 күн бұрын

@@lisacrandall409 Yes, the American populace is being polarized, the word "woke" is, as far as I can tell, being used by genuine extremists in multiple industries to spread their derogatory agendas, and right in the middle of a cost of living crisis where many people simply cannot afford homes due to convoluted, systemic issues beyond what the average joe can comprehend, and I'm stuck in the middle of it all, unable to get out of it or do anything about it due to the lack of influence I have. I can also understand why you would be concerned about this from an outside perspective because 1, the US has a very large military and 2, a significant portion of the world economy goes through and takes place here, so if either the US goes to war, Wall Street crashes, or both, it's bad news for everyone on this godforsaken blue pebble.

Honestly my heart skipped a beat when the reveal came after slicing! What an epic pair WOW! Justin once again your knowledge and expertise shines through!

Some lucky person gets the set of earrings that makes everyone emit a sharp gasp! Absolutely stunning, Justin!❤

@Tzarina8472

27 күн бұрын

Or literally matching wedding rings!

Episode after episode, month/year after month/year, you give us wings. Please, please don't ever retire Maestro!!!

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Nothing is forever but ill try

When you did that reveal, I literally said “whooa” that literally looks like something from out of space!

I don't know how are you able to sell them after... It seems like that part is even harder after all the emotional rollercoaster of cutting it... So beautiful, and how fun video of the color flashes... You bring so much joy and positivity with your videos. Thank you! ❤

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Thank you

No guts, no glory! What a beautiful pair! So glad you made them pair shaped. ❤️BOD

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@garywhitt98

27 күн бұрын

Yes. It’s a pear-shaped pair!

The beauty in these 2 twinsies made me cry!

If there is one thing that I've learned from watching you, Justin, it is that every opal is a gamble. Even the most straightforward looking stone could turn out tragic. As you are fond of saying: "You just never know." You're like the Bob Ross of Black Opal. 😉 Only you're WAY funnier! You have built up an intuitive knowledge. That is apparent. Thank you for sharing this with us. God bless you and all there at Black Opal Dire🎉ct.

Spectacular. That's the blackest black in those opals. Really makes the blues, greens, and purples pop.

Haven't visited your channel for a long time. What a transformation from a backyard operation to a professional set up with editing, production and great music. You are way on the way to 1 million subscribers. Congrats

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

What an incredible, abstract pattern Gaia gave you in those two gorgeous gems!

Well there ya go , you and Mother Nature giving us all something so beautiful and very special. Thank you for sharing this.

WOW! Justin, the pair is absolutely amazing. Congrats on making the right decision. 🎉

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Thank you

They are two of the most beautiful stones I've watched you cut Justin.

Why is it, I've got no vested interest. But I punched the air when those two were pulled apart.

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Hahah I love that

@stanleymerritt2893

27 күн бұрын

Me too!!!

@judithburke1539

27 күн бұрын

Absolutely STUNNING!!!

@audreyc.crosby627

26 күн бұрын

Yes!!

😮 Wow! That was my favorite video since you uncovered that script pattern stone that you gave away a while back! When you revealed that cut, my heart skipped a beat! What a brilliant pair! Someone is going to be really lucky to own those! Spectacular! One of my favorite opals I have ever seen you cut. 👏

@lapsedluddite3381

26 күн бұрын

Agreed! I still dream of that script pattern stone, and now this exquisite pair join my imaginary opal collection 💖

OH WOW! They look like butterfly wings!

Goodness! 😮 I've seen pairs, I've never seen TWINS. This opal was so blessed to find it's way into your hands. The opportunity these beauties could be cut was laid down a loooooong time ago and it came to you to make sure the job was done right. Fantastic work, Justin!

When you revealed your cut it instantly made me think of a set of church stained glass windows. Cracking job mate, don't ever stop

To me, they are the most beautiful opals I have ever seen.

This has got to be my favorite set of stones that I have seen on this channel. Absolutely stunning.

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Glad you like it!

If it wasn't such a risk , it wouldn't be so rewarding . Absolutely stunning Justin 👊

Happy fathers day! That's a gem cut i'll never forget.

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Thank you

Beautiful pair! One of my favorite sports quotes is 'the better you are the luckier you get'. I think it applies with this risky cut. Well done Justin! : )

Wow... digital camo? Thats so unique.

My heart stopped for a second when you reviled it

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Mine did too at the time

@eirintowne

27 күн бұрын

I don't think you meant to write "revile"? "Revile (v) criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner. "he was now reviled by the party that he had helped to lead"" The misspeller that has inhabited your keyboard is hereby "revealed", and must therefore move on to someone else that has to write something important quickly, and will be more easily embarrassed 😊

What a terrific pair of earrings!

That is the most crisp pattern I've ever seen, so many big distinct pieces floating in the darker color.

Justin... Yesterday was father's day here in the states. So Happy Father's Day to you!! You're a good son and a great dad. You're dad would no doubt be very proud of you. Awesome video!! A perfect pair. I watched the video on your gems channel earlier today. I love the stones that are dark and mysterious like that. Have a great week. See ya, bye. Randy in Des Moines. 👍

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too! you are one of the spoilers too haha don't watch the other channel 🤣

Thank you for sharing the photo. Such a handsome family! Stunning opal.

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

You are so kind

✨Absolutely 🌟SPECTACULAR🌟 Thanks for sharing your amazing work!

OMG ! Those have got to be my FAVORITES that you have cut on KZread Justin. The light blue, dark blue and hints of green ! The pattern ! Just WOW ! They are stunning ! Whoever ends up with those gems are very VERY lucky 🍀!

Wow!!😳 it’s like looking into another dimension, the colour and patterns are out of this world.🙂

I had butterflies waiting for you to show the inside of that opal!!!! 🤯🥳

They turned out amazing!!! You are a very gifted storyteller. Thank you Justin, please don't ever stop!!! You bring so much joy to people. ❤ Thank you😊

My grandfather taught me. I dont have any kids to teach but I hope that I might be able to teach one of my nieces or nephews someday.

You've always had a knack for making high quality videos with music and speaking but wow you can really tell you've gotten even better over the years. This one had to take awhile shooting and editing and it really turned out great! These would look great as earrings. I don't know what the pattern would be called, but I really like it. It reminds me of my time in the military, almost like camouflage (if it was only patterned like the elusive checkerboard). 😁

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Thank you

Wow, just wow! They were so beautiful. Whoever gets them is quite lucky!!!

Great share. Such a fabulous pair. So good to hear your son is following in his dad's and grandad's fine artisan tradition. May the knowledge live on!!!!❤

Bloody hell, mate!! They are just STUNNING!!!! That's the only way to describe this matching pair. Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

@blackopaldirect

25 күн бұрын

Thank you Jen

I have seen this done with black walnut wood on hundred year old furniture. Split down the middle and open into mirrored pieces for accents. Drawer front inserts, pedestal and post trims on the edge of the box with doors between, so many ways but so beautiful. This is the first I have seen in gems like this but just as awesome for mirrored pair. Flying high there Justin!!!

i just went "WOW" on the first look and was speechless for the rest of the video xD what a pair of stunning stones!

I like the opal roughing videos and the opal presentations. Very relaxing watching the beauty of the stones revealing their secrets. ;-)

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

Absolutely stunning, Justin! Wow. 😮👏

Absolutely stunning! That was fantastic! thank you for sharing that with us!

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I have seen you cut and polish a lot of pairs, but this one is fenomenal!! A beautiful black opal pair. Thank you Justin for sharing with us your hard work. We really appreciate your expertise and your time!

I am sad I will never see the happy person wearing those beautiful earrings.

@debbiependleton8507

27 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. If we could only see the persons that buy them and what they do with them.

@Keta.K

27 күн бұрын

I am sad that I never will be the person wearing them 😂 thoug I would rather make them into a bracelet or necklace pendant 😊

Beautiful pair, two individual stones and you can clearly see they are twins and not to be separated! What great rewarding work you do, I love it!

Thank you Justin for the adventure and seeing some amazing Opals !

High Justin, short and sweet, two words. Absolutely stunning. Les.

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Thank you

You Are SOOOOOOO DRAMATIC!!! AND THE WINNER FOR BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMATIC LEAD MAN IS BLACK OPAL DIRECT- JUSTIN!!!

@blackopaldirect

26 күн бұрын

Hey I resemble that comment

You are the Opal Master! These gems are absolutely gorgeous and have beautiful color! They would make a beautiful pair of earrings🩵🩵🩵

Justin does it again. An absolute stunning pair of earrings. Love you work!

Such a stunning pair of gems, Justin, they look magnificent!

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Thank you

I love the look of Justin cutting opals 😊

Oh my goodness what a gorgeous pair of matching opals!!! I always have excellent taste in everything but $8,000.00 wow! Yes, expensive taste. Fantastic job Justin worth the gamble!

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

I totally agree!

Beautiful. just, beautiful. Nicely done, as usual, Justin.

A belated Happy Father’s Day, Justin. So glad that one worked out. Smashing! Nice job. Thanx fer sharing.

Thanks for the show Justin and Co.! Greetings from OriMike in Granby, Colorado!!

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Thank you

Ran late!! Gorgeous pair. Striking. And some great stuff that Saxon is doing with is photography and music. You all compliment one another's skills. Great video. Thank you. Greetings from Dimboola.

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Much appreciated Nancy Yes Saxon is doing well

Wow! What a beautiful pair of opals!!!

Wow. They turned out amazing mate. What a perfect matching pair of stones for a set of high end earrings. Also loving the macro photography you’re wearing including now. That young fella of yours is a keeper 👍🏼

Beautiful gems! This is one of my favourite “mindful” activities, watching what you come up with from an uncut stone from the ground to a polished masterpiece!

So unbelievably beautiful, some the best stones you’ve ever cut!

These are absolutely stunning. I just kept thinking it doesn't even look real 😍

They turned out absolutely fantastic. The colours are beautiful.

What a beautiful set of twinsies! They're stunning Justin. 🥰😘🇭🇲

Disco pattern... thanks for sharing as always Justin.

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Welcome again

My goodness that was amazing! I did not expect that on the cut and the pair came out lovely! 🤘🪨⚒️

The pattern on these is incredible. It reminds me of stained glass. So beautiful

Wow that's impressive and a major win on the cut 🎉

Wow, what a phenomenal pair of drop earrings they will make. The mosaic pattern to them is incredible. It must be so enjoyable to share your love of opals with your family. Ruth must be over the top with the possibilities of these stones.😮😊❤

Those are my favorite of all time. The pattern is spectacular and the colors bright and also my favorite gem colors.

Absolutely amazing! Beautiful tear drops! Sometimes, it all works out, and this time, you knocked it out of the park!

Wow those colors and patterns are incredible! Great job taking the risk, I’m really glad it paid off.

@blackopaldirect

21 күн бұрын

Thank you! Greg

Wow!! What a beautiful pair of opals! I think these may be some of my favourite from you! Absolutely stunning 😍

What a pair of stunners! They’d look just fine swinging from my ears 😊

Ah mate, they are awesome, they would look fabulous on my wife's ears😊. Transfixed by your craftmanship and they aura of positivity you exude. All the best, a big fan from England.

@blackopaldirect

26 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Those are two amazing twins! The color is insane. I can only imagine how beautiful they are in person. 😊 Good gamble Justin!

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Thank you I thought so

You have unleashed two of the most beautiful things ever seen on earth.

I’m rewatching this. So amazing.

The color, the pattern! Wow! Pumped that it turned out so beautiful for you!

@blackopaldirect

26 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Wow…. This is a piece of art made by nature…. And you made it into 2 pieces. They are absolutely stunning!

@blackopaldirect

26 күн бұрын

Many many thanks

Omg dude that was I think the scariest thing I’ve ever watched u do! So glad it turned out sooo beautiful! You’re the man! And then we’ll have Saxon ❤

Oh my word!! Those turned out to be absolutely gorgeous gemstones! ❤❤. Amazing!!😮😮

No wonder you love opal .... freakin' WOW! The tears of an ancient ocean! ❤❤❤❤

The gambler seems to have won this time. Absolutely amazing pair.

They looked like butterfly wings....so beautiful ♡

The very prettiest gems I've ever seen!!!! Wow we.

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Thank you

Beautiful stones well done team opal ❤️❤️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️😎😎 smashed it again

WOW!!! The color is gorgeous! I love the pattern, and though I know cutting the color bar in half was risky, you definitely made the right choice.

@blackopaldirect

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thank you for bringing more beauty into the world. They would make a gorgeous pair of matching tear drop earrings

How stunning! Most beautiful pair I ve seen.

Absolutely beautiful.congradulations to the owner..they are wow.. thank you for posting

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

Far out those opals are outrageous. So perfect. The patterns on them make them look like a pair of butterfly wings. Mate, if I only had $8000! I reckon your Dad was there to share it with you. When you think of him, I reckon it connects you to his spirit or energy. Sounds whack, I know, and I know a lot of people think the idea of an afterlife is a thing we made up to make ourselves feel better. But I still believe it anyway. I reckon your Dad would be pretty darn happy and proud of what you did with that stone!

Has to be top 5 I’ve seen you cut. Stunning. What craftsmanship Thank you 😎😎😎👍👍👍

@blackopaldirect

27 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Can't get much better than that pair. Nice one Jase.

WOW, like looking into the ocean depths!