While it is stressful for you Justin, I find it exciting and also therapeutic. Watching a Master doing magic to a rock is amazing!

This is my favorite time to watch a good video. Perfect time slot here. My personal taste-no music.

@lawrencet83

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, no music. ASMR

@Sarah-og3mp

2 жыл бұрын

I like the music, but not when he is talking :(

@sarapulford5957

2 жыл бұрын

🇬🇧 Can't stand music on any otherwise interesting videos. Totally spoils it for me.

@bigjake4421

2 жыл бұрын

No music

@lawrencet83

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigjake4421 ASMR

Not keen on the music distracted from your session but loved watching the cutting - very exciting as alwsys

Music, NO. Our Opal Jedi being able to be heard and the fascinating sounds of a gorgeous gem emerging from rough as we've heard it all along, YES!

@patrickmcgovern676

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yes plus in the beginning I was like what's up with the intense music and sounds? I mean cutting opal is intense enough. Don't amplify it 😂 but I love the sounds of the creating myself. It's what reminds us of the delicate, difficult, and creativity processes. That it takes in order to bring out the beauty that this world has too offer. It's also a skill factor. Please listen to me and this guy😃 we love your explanations,how you speak of the excitement as well as the downs bcuz we empathize with you. Keep it clean and keep it you Justin. Cheers

@patrickmcgovern676

2 жыл бұрын

Even though it sounded like a pretty song. I hate FN auto tune with a passion. 😂 It baffles me that people make millions of dollars altering there voice and taking credit for it. And you Justin can hit a brick wall with some of the most skillful/ life giving work in the world. Once again.....please,keep it you 😃 we love you Justin.

@quercophilia

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah could totally improve this by deleting the music. Nice stone and great skill bringing it out.

@delmarhi

2 жыл бұрын

I’m good with either but I will say the sound of the wheels gives so much intensity…. Drama… suspense

@beccagee5905

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

Watching you cut opal is like eating cashews; it's a bit addictive. Thanks for your efforts and I love your work!

@maryboorman8979

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's more like scoffing an entire can of giant macadaemia - yep yep yep! Mmmmmm so yummy these gems!

@mochigote

2 жыл бұрын

Cashews are not my jam personally. I’m almond fan.

Whoever puts your videos together with the close-ups and the tunes does a truly great job. Most enjoyable relaxing, thrilling channel on KZread

Wow the editing of these videos really take you for an emotional ride. The music choice and transitions are spot on. It effortlessly puts you in Justin's shoes and what he is feeling at that moment

@American-Jello

Жыл бұрын

I agree! I love the music. I think it really adds to the suspense.

The flash on this stone is pretty insane, especially the blue/purple flash.

Wasn’t a fan of the music in the first half of the video. The anxiety in Justin’s voice is all the drama I need.

@FransBlaas1

2 жыл бұрын

The second half is even worse.. no need for crying female singer..

Love the new time slot... Beautiful gem Justin, especially after sand-gate! A bit of constructive criticism: the music needs to be dialled back a little bit though. I did like it, but too loud for my taste and did drown Justin out a couple of times. You'll get it though Tameeka 😉💟🇦🇺 good job kiddo xx

@stephaniecruvant9130

2 жыл бұрын

Agree about the music! The dramatic drums, tweener vocals etc. are disruptive. I had turn off the sound to concentrate on what was happening and dial up if Justin was talking. Please, please dial down the music so we can pay attention to the actual video content.

@matthewkite5110

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree. The music is barely noticable. I think the crescendo was just in time. And added to the suspense.

Please please no music. I enjoy relaxing and watching your amazing work. No need to over dramatize with music, it's already exciting enough. Another great gem, awesome work👍

@AirstripBum

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@American-Jello

Жыл бұрын

I like the music. Everyone has different tastes, and volume buttons make it so everyone can have what they like.

I, too, had to turn the sound off at the beginning. I really like your channel and have been subscribed for a long time. But, like many a rock band whose second album is less than the first, please be careful of over-production with unneeded text, catchphrases, music, and dramatics. I feel that your unparalleled craft and skill in turning rough rocks into beautiful gemstones, as you did in this video, speaks for itself.

@silverwishes6000

2 жыл бұрын

What a stupid comment 😁

Love your show! I'm a rock hound/gold panner. 62 years younger. I have always wanted to cut Jem's, rocks. You do awesome work.

@melhawk8045

2 жыл бұрын

How's pickings been, lately? I'm sadly limited to fossil hunting, where I'm at, and it's too friggin cold to be out creek ratting!

Oh what a treat to wake up to! This one is beautiful to me. I really love the videos that show you taking the stone from beginning to the end Justin. Thank you for bringing such joy to me.

thanx for showing it to us Justin!!

I love hearing Justin talk. The music in the interim was calming during a stressful cut. Thank you.

i love your silliness! and how your all business at the wheel! thank you!

I though I was going to be the only one that skipped ahead to pass the music up. Another gem in the books. Looks amazing!!!

So stressful, but so glad you got a good stone out of it. Looks so pretty.

It's a lovely stone, and I certainly enjoyed you bringing to life. Watching helped cheer what is otherwise a not so great mental health day for me today. Thanks for the timely post xx

Fun colors that flash around. I like the stone

I'm so glad it worked out for you, that's gorgeous and finally one out of a knobby! Have a good one!

I enjoyed both watching the stone come out, and this new time slot! Thanks for sharing ❤

Sweet! Great job Sir!!!

Always enjoy your vids Justin. Keep up the great work!

Always enjoy! Love it when you get goofy! I can only imagine the stress you feel while cutting the stone but you always make something beautiful!

Oh wow beautiful colours

Love this Opal, well done

I love how you pop the top and reveal the beauty underneath

Love the purple in this stone.

Lovely bit there, good work.

Very pretty!

What a fantastic opal. Justin this video shows what skill and knowledge you have to reveal this beautiful opal out of the sand.

Beautiful opal,well done. It's the sound of the cutting that is so relaxing.

That stone is a beauty!

I love when the title leaves the mystery open. I love getting to discover what is revealed as you see it

This is mesmerising 💫

I cant put this down,learning so much about my obsession. Thank you many times, and then some.

Beautiful stone!

I love this stone!

What a nice gem🤗, really beautiful😍.

You did a great job on that stone. Its gorgeous! Wow you're amazing! God bless you and thank you

Thank you! Was sweating bullets!!

Turned out beautiful Justin! I always enjoy watching your videos! I have learned so much fron you!

You make it look so easy. Beautiful stone.

your videos are so satisfying... i see them to relax or before falling to sleep.

Love it Justin! So motivating to get me into cutting and recording amazing videos like this. I have my own style but need the proper tools to cut the opals, working hard and saving everything

Love seeing a big win with beautiful colors having black or gray base

Thanks for sharing your experiences and hopefully the luck turns with this rather beautiful piece.

Beautiful music, beautiful gem

love the production and editing.

Beautiful

Another beautiful addition. The new music? Yeah nah.

Love your videos and especially the song choice of "Stay" for this one! Well done my friend!

Fantastic video thanks

Absolutely gorgeous stone and love the tune that started at 14:51 into your video. Thank you again for sharing Justin. I really enjoy your work.

Fantastic sand, stones and people it brings together .

Wonderful

I like how the colors danced as you turned it.

I know we all wanted a nice big stone with that amazing broad flash/flagstone pattern and range of colour, but hell you still got nearly 2 carats out of it. As long as you make money on the stone, it's a winner! (and it really is pretty.) Thank you again for sharing your work with us!

I'd just like to commend your video director! what an excellent choice of music and editing. The respect and admiration for Justin's handwork is evident.

That color is sick!!

That is a beautiful stone!

Great patches of colour flash! Throws lots for a little guy.👍

It’s absolutely beautiful! Your antics are too much 😂❤️😂

Awesome piece Justin. Glad it turned out to be a winner for you 🤘

Love your work 😍😍😍😍😍

Great stuff J

That was a great bonus video. Again you had me on the edge of my seat Justin, but as always your masterful skill came and save the day and wowsers look at the gem you cut. Just amazing, brilliant vibrant colour!. Makes me so proud to be Australian making gems like this. Thank you Black Opal Direct, this was a wonderful surprise, great video, really entertaining, could have had a Justin dance at the end but cant have it all hey? Until Tuesday...... BOD the best!

@blackopaldirect

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the sweet words top cat 🙏

I love your video's, watched them all and always wait for the next. I wish we could see were the opals go, like the jewelry there set in and all. Keep up the great work, subscriber for life 💚

Looks likr better days are ahead! Beautiful stone.

My daughter and I love the music and love to watch you work the opals

@blackopaldirect

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

The Maestro does it again ! ...... Love that stone !

That got the blood flowing! Nice stone I like the music just keep the volume down a little but nicely done!👍

I can't imagine being able to do such fine work with all that adrenaline. Well done Justin.

Your videos are mesmerizing!!! Thank you for turning me on to some awesome music!!!!!

Still my favorite gem ever was that script pattern, even with the hole in it, that was the most beautiful piece ever

@scarlettardis2018

2 жыл бұрын

Yep she was a stunner

@salon831pm

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I loved it

@nezumischneider7552

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

What a beautiful Opal! Just so happy it worked out for you. I could feel your stress lol. Kept saying breathe Justin breathe. But Must say I so love your videos. 😁 They help with my anxiety & depression. I enjoyed the 2nd part of the music. Great job you guys.

A joy to watch with my morning coffee😊

@blackopaldirect

2 жыл бұрын

Yay mission accomplished

music is great and inspirational

thanks for sharing :)

As an old...Gold smith and jeweler....lt is a real pleasure to watch you work.....Thanks Justin...!

This is no cutdown to any of the other opal dealers/cutters on KZread.... but Justin, you, sir, are hands down the cream of the crop. There's Black Opal Direct and then everybody else. You are a pleasure to watch. You are the opal whisperer.

@blackopaldirect

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you

What a fantastically produced video! Suspense, great music selection, and the best of the best of Justin! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@blackopaldirect

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott

Congratulations! I Love all the colors but the yellow is my favorite!

Hope everything is going good for you over there my friend from across the pond ! Stay safe and healthy !

Never knew anything about opals before except that it is my birthstone. This has truly been a great learning experience. Now when I go to our local gem show I will definitely have some idea of what I am looking at. And buying a doublet is not a bad thing as long as you know what it is, you like it and it is affordable. Thanks so much.

@jamescanjuggle

2 жыл бұрын

same here, i got interested because it was my birthstone and i was watching some chemistry channels recreate the stone in the lab

You got this!!!

I thought this was one of your better produced videos-your mood, tone of your voice and background music had Me entranced. Peace and Health Justin

@blackopaldirect

2 жыл бұрын

Yay thank you

Wow! I didn't know that opals could come this dark. It is magnifient.

It looks like a kaleidoscope with all the colors. Beautiful stone.

@blackopaldirect

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Everybody's a critic....not me. I know all the time it takes to make a video. I appreciate your sharing!

@blackopaldirect

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Why drown Justin out with music? Not a fan. Lovely stone!

@marionlesage4794

2 жыл бұрын

me too... had to mute it during the music :( Justin’s voice and the whir of the machines were really relaxing.

@GeoffSayre

Жыл бұрын

@@marionlesage4794 I also mute the video during the music

So pretty

Top gem indeed!

Gratz, Justin.

@blackopaldirect

2 жыл бұрын

Ta

Get it man!

Love watching these videos and really appreciate the effort it takes to produce them. That said, I was a bit disappointed in this one. The joy of this channel is in watching an artist at his craft. The stars of the show are Justin's narration, the stories, the wheel, and watching the gems unfold. The constant cuts away from the gem as he's grinding and putting the music over the narrative was really jarring and frustrating to me. It drew away from the building excitement about what the gem could be, and when it was finishing to not be able to see it was maddening.

@blackopaldirect

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah music was prob too loud

@dramseyish

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackopaldirect Just a glitch. Love your channel!

I really enjoyed the vocalist who sang the last of the music track. She had a wonderful voice. It complimented the lovely stone you cut.

@debbiefox6846

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It was very relaxing.

Most cutters would have quit seeing that sandy sick potch. Good cutting, nice result and a stable opal to boot. Good video.