The Rock drops by to give some lessons about patience in opal cutting
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- While Justin tries to cut this gem he is sent on a journey of self awareness and a few lessons from the man himself. The Rock!
Enjoy this rollercoaster ride how an opal can send you into a spin of ups and downs.
Justin is always learning as he cuts opal, but he never knew that this one would create so much anxiety and stress until the outcome.
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OMG the GALAXY STONE IS BORN !! Magnificent x
This stone is beautiful. It’s like staring into a celestial nebula full of stars and colorful gasses. Simply amazing cutting Justin.
My thoughts exactly. I absolutely love this one!
Galaxy Opals....it's all in the marketing!
:what a beautifull description you gave to Justin work and stone.
Personally I think this gem is so much more intriguing then any regular black or crystal opal. The mix of black and white with all of the amazing colour makes it look like your looking into some kind of nebula. Amazing job on it!!
I find the black spots with the glitter like color in it actually make it one of the more beautiful stones I've seen you cut. If I could afford it I'd probably buy it. Nice job! :)
yes, that pattern and color combo was magic even with that whitish part
Me, too. It has part of it reminding me of the huge one found at Tintenbar on the East Coast. Wish I could buy it.🌞
@@nomadscavenger wouldn't that be exciting!?
Still very beautiful, and certainly something I'd buy, if I could afford to. The classical gem stones are always going to be wonderful, but these unusual stones really do have their place in my heart, because it's like they trapped a piece of the Universe in them, rather than a part of the Ocean.
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Easily one of my favorites of his work. Justin’s disappointment when he has to make a free form is the opposite for me. I feel like his experience can afford him some artistic license. He knows the rules, now he can break them.
😂 wise words
I know all opals are unique, but I'venever seen a stone like that one! If the dark, almost black background with milky grey patches over the top, wasn't enough, the predominantly orangey-red colour play interspersed with green and turquoise-blue sparkles, makes it breathtaking. It's certainly a once-in-a-lifetime gemstone!
I love this, with the almost tree root like pattern in the potch, and the mixed colouration, is lovely. I also couldn't be happier, wrapped up cosy in my bed here in Ireland, with the wind and the rain outside, watching Black Opal Direct! 😁💖💜
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An easy channel to binge. A Texas fan
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@@blackopaldirect question: Do you ever take a Dremel tool and just , clean out the podge, rounding edges and polishing, cleanup the undulating surface, leaving polished and uneven? Does the underlying pattern, flash get hidden if leave undulating surface? think if the flash still comes through, a polished, irregular surface might be cool on a knobby about the size of a cherry...
It look's like a shot of the cosmos, very nice Gem!
These are the videos I absolutely love. The gems you cut, whether "good" or "bad" are always more about your exploration into the stone rather than about cutting a saleable gem. Beautiful little gem, even with the uneven potch. Who knew Dwyane was such a force? 🤣
Glad you like 🙏
The out takes and bloopers are an awesome addition. Please continue with that. Oh ya…beautiful stone. 😄
Feels like a perfect moment to pull out Lady MacBeth's speech: "Out, damned spot! Out, I say!" What a beautiful stone!
I honestly love the mottled gems, just adds to that uniqueness.
The "freckled" one a little bit prior is still one of my favourites all time
Justin! This is one of my favorites! It reminds me of starry night with faint clouds skittering across the sky with all the stars in hundreds of colors! Thank you for delighting my eyes!
I actually love stones like this with a little sand and potch still on the face. Looks organic. The color in that thing is out of this world. Looks like a galaxy in there.
I don't know if you realize how inspirational you are. Watching you work, and how much pride you take in what you do, and how meticulous you are about the entirety of your business...down to the cleanliness. It demonstrates that if you take pride in what you do, and do it to the best of your ability, the other pieces will eventually fall into place. Thanks.
With the cloudy spots this gem looks like a nebula in space . Beautiful
Oh my, this little lady is full of Mystical magical amazing joy in the way it sparkles and dances!!!
This channel has me addicted now
There are those of us that see beauty in perfection. Then there are those that value the imperfections. Looks like cloudy night sky..... Beautiful
I know it’s not perfect in your eyes but it is gorgeous. Imperfection adds to its beauty and character. This is definitely one of my favorites. The freckled one is another one of my favorites. This one reminds me of the stars in the sky at my aunts cattle ranch.
Justin, this gem looks like outer space! The black background with the pin points of color and the larger color underneath.....magnificent! It is perfectly imperfect! 🥰 Good to see Dwayne, it's been a long time. As always a fun video. Thank you my Aussie friend!
Gorgeous! It's always a relief when you let something be a freeform!
One of the best I’ve seen so far! An entire galaxy in one tiny drop. If only I had an extra 5K laying around…this one would be my first choice.
It's so amazing! Looks like a water drop of the cosmos!
I like how this stone did its own thing in it's way and turned out intriguing and beautiful.
I actually like the way the patchiness ends up looking, tbh
I’ve never really appreciated the opal until this channel….so beautiful ❤️
It looks like a picture taken by the Webb telescope. It may not have been the gem you were hoping for but because of your keen eye, talent and experience it's still a beautiful opal because it found your hands.
The galaxy stuck in a gorgeous gem. Absolutely stunning. Can't help but stare into it and see the color of the stars
If a guy didn’t have a lot of experience he’d waste a gem so your knowledge speaks volumes!!!! Nice stone
It was a risk but thank you
Justin cutting opal is a metaphor for life …he sees his shot and he takes it ..knowing he could mess up and lose thousands upon thousands of dollars .. but he has confidence in his skills, applies his skills and succeeds … what a great example …. As a lawyer , I learn from his example and March ahead in a case with confidence in my skills
One of the most Fascinating opals I have ever seen ......... and a real 'Nail-Biter' of a cut ! Loved the visit from Dwayne also ! Bravo Justin , a real WINNER !
Am I crazy for actually loving the black with the sparks of colour flashing through… I’m halfway through and loving it…..
The music used today was excellent,
I really felt like this was a "Don't fall off the edge hero!" moment.
Well deserved, quite the quest.
I keep coming back to this video. I know it doesn’t grade out perfectly but I absolutely love it. It has a personality I know I’d get along with.
That thin layer of transparent color right over the black is amazing. I can't imagine you run across that kind of thing every day.
I love it I know going all black adds to the value but the light patches add character to the gem just proves that beauty is not only in perfection sometimes slightly imperfect can show a beauty rarely seen .
That stone is one of the most beautiful stones I've ever seen!
Sometimes the gem you want isn’t in the stone. The skill is finding what is there. You have that skill.
Justin I've learned a few things from watching you do your magic, what I've taken from that knowledge is, it is what it is! You sometimes have to take chances, win or lose, you learn from the process, and in that process a beautiful gem can happen, so it is what it is, beautiful magic!!!
It’s a very beautiful gem mate ! The blackness gives it character ! Love it !
That is an absolutely beautiful opal. Love All of the colors on the black.
That stone could have been an absolute beauty without the white clouds. I watched one of your vids from 9 years ago this arvo. You've come a really long way mate. If you compare what you are doing now, to what you were doing then, there IS no comparison. Kudos, and keep it up Justin. Love your work.
It is a beauty! It looks like a guitar pick. One could mount it on a necklace and give it to a musician, perhaps? It sure does sparkle!
I love the imperfections, especially when they have the pitch showing through like veins/lightening. Even the odd shapes. To each their own, I suppose. I like this one better than one without the lighter spots. It’s beautiful.
This stone calls to my heart. One day I will own something like this.
And the black and gray blotchy with that much color over top I think would make a unique and very beautiful pendant to people who like being different and unique. It's gorgeous
Honestly that's in my top three iv seen cut on your channel. I love the way the colour comes through the shades of black
I am NO expert… I think the variation in the potch color makes this gem more unique… The beauty is what you make of it.
I never imagined that so much black on top could be maintained and yet, ultimately, be part of such a gorgeous end product. I thought for sure that Justin would keep rubbing until all the black disappeared.
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I would call that a stone showing a lot of character and personality and great individuality. It will speak loudly to the right buyer.
I know this gem makes for some really beautiful jewelry but I truly love them in it's natural form, untouched. I'd love to own a genuine opal. By far the best-looking rock, stunning.
Wow, it looks great. the color offset is actually a nice feature. We are reminded with this stone, that while we seek perfection, it rarely comes our way. We should be content with life's imperfections, as they can remind us to always strive for the best.
The Rock advice sequence was hilarious.
Well done
It looks like the Opal is a star cluster where new stars are born.👍👍👍🌟💥☄️🌠
It does like part of the Milky Way
I love the black and white mixed in that gem! Color is beautiful
That turned out alot nicer than I initially thought!
Congratulations, Justin. Thank you.
I am very glad that your humour is back and present again! It seems that you have recovered well, wishing you all the best!!
I like this gem a lot. Beautiful piece of work again.
I love this channel I am hooked on watching these videos
It looks like a night sky with the constellations in celestial looked through it still a beautiful piece Justin
Love the results!! And bloopers!!
You tricked me for a minute (even though I saw the thumbnail). That was a good one. Ya got me! 🤣
My heart is racing watching this!!
My lord, this was very exciting. Who ever edited this deserves a pay rise 😁
It reminds me of the universe. It's gorgeous.
Oh wow I can tell you updated your camera quality… love seeing your love and growth for your passions. Keep it up. Can’t wait to binge watch again. Bye for now.
That was nerve racking, excellent job 👍👍👍👍👍
It's like the Milky Way, spilled across this beauty 💜
Your camera and recording technics have improved so much, thank you so much.
Camera- if you change your refresh rate setting on the camera you use on your facing shot, from 60 hz to 50 hz you will eliminate the light flicker you’re getting on that camera. Love seeing these gems unfold.
Thank you
That one was absolutely beautiful. It's hard for me to gauge the value of these stones, but this one was mesmerizing to look at.
I love that stone. BEAUTIFUL!!!!
You've got some cool friends! And I for one love the gem!!!
Beautiful stone. I love watching, I can almost hearing your mind working x
Nice save Justin! You really had to work for that one mate. It’s beautiful 👍🏻.
Lol Justin, would you send me the rock you just threw over your shoulder, Justin kidding. Love watching all your programs . You rock 🤚
I know you are striving for the perfect clean stone but I think this is much more beautiful that some of the perfect stone.
You manage to coax the beauty right out of those stones!!!
Phenomenal turnout!!
Your videos give me the same satisfaction as all the heads-up poker matches I watch. It's like you are reading the opal's "tells" before you go all-in. lol
I really love the dark to light and beautiful colours. I want to buy this so bad
Hey, "the rock". You're my favorite! So kind,. Thanks,.
Thanks for another wild ride Justin.
Beautiful gem... your videos are so amusing, thank you, and you work...fantastic❤
Beautiful fire 🔥!! It looks like a photo from the Hubble telescope! That’s a keeper. 👍
Very beautiful! That color is amazing!
The Phoenix stone! From the ashes comes a beautiful stone with amazing color.
I love the weird ones, this is so beautiful 😍. Years ago I bought some small white opal cabochons that have cracks, they were only a few dollars. I got them to learn setting but I never ended up using them. 15ish years later I've had them set in to silver to wear as wedding rings. Not valuable but very sentimental as they were some of the few small things I brought over from Australia and they're queer and weird and cracked up like us 🤣 hoping we can eventually upgrade to something like this though 👀
I love your sense of humor !
At 11:34 I think that gem is absolutely beautiful! If you want to keep the colour consistent, cut it to separate black from grey, but really beautiful!
The Galactic Guitar pick!!!!!
🙋♀️❤It's a beautiful gem. MESMERIZING!
Spectacular and very nail biting 🙌👌🔥🔥🔥
I’m in awe stunner indeed did anyone else see the black podgier shaped heart s he started actually the rock opal looks heart shaped 🦋🦋🦋
Wow that is the scariest stone I've seen you cut. That kind of stress can't be good . Thanks for sharing 👍.
This one has a beautiful colour pattern and some pink to. Dwayne will have his chance but nice to have him around. Thank you Justin
Thank you Tony
This gem turned out very beautiful