agreed! I marvel at God's math! My husband is a programmer and he says its all math and if/then's. Golden ratio, fractals, orbitals, frame rate, static, entropy... its amazing!
Man, I love seeing these Little Rocks turn into beautiful gems in the hands of a master craftsman! That is beautiful! Saxon has a great teacher just like you did! ❤
Justin your videos are my wind down before sleeping. They help quiet my mind and I become mesmerized by the whole process. Keep up the great content 👍🏻
I loved the beautiful description about your father and your son, you are definitely speaking the truth. In my opinion, sharing one’s self in such depth to so many is truly a gift to the receiver, though a possible burden to the giver. To that I have a solution, learn to cut opals and get paid lots of money, accomplishing some sense of physical security and honest contentment as our days draw short. Blessings to you Justin. Brian
Beautiful finished piece, I love the colour. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills over the years! You really have no idea how much it is helped!
Lovely mysterious purple! 😍 It's so great that you're son will follow your footsteps. I hope there will be more generations after him that say "I'm going in!"...
I feel like I say this to myself every time I watch one of your videos, despite all of the colors Opal can show being amazing. When Opal reflects blue light, it is the bluest blue I've ever seen.
That blue/purple flash is mesmerizing. Plus it seems to have a bit of almost everything--pinfire, flagstone, some broad-flash and even a little straw-pattern. Love this one!
Watching your technique and artistry is amazing. I had a relative whose favorite stone to work on was the Australian Opal. His designs were quite in demand here in the states. Truly enjoy watching you and passing your talent on to your son.
I've enjoyed watching your son grow from that giggling young boy to the the young man he has become. And you not knowing if he'd follow your foot steps and continue the family business. But you had to make the decision to allow him space to make up his own mind to let it be his decision and I know that the uncertainty was difficult on you as a father who only wanted what's best for him. I think he realized that this business can give him the freedom to still do the things he loves also and the lifestyle he enjoys. It's got to be a relief and such a rewarding feeling and you can take pride in his coming of age and the fact the family business can continue to thrive. Especially with him showing such potential and great instincts for cutting and marketing. I started watching many years ago (formerly "ear to the ground") and have learned as well so thanks for bringing us along on your family's journey starting all the way back when you used flat laps and sandpaper disks and the big black curtains!!
That piece is as wonderful and amazing as the music and your craftsmanship. This video was a work of art again and you absolutely outdid yourself, doing the stone and the great master Bach and his cello suite nr 1 justice. Absolutely phenomenal video, and phenomenal taste to pair such a timeless gem with such a timeless music. It is always a good moment when you upload, yet this time, it's an experience of pure zen and transcendence.
Great gem! Personally, I mostly prefer the subtle mono-colored or dual-colored ones over the top price gems that look like a bomb went off in a candy store. I work with silver a lot and a gem like that creates a better harmony with the metal than one that looks like a fossilized unicorn fart, because those are so vibrant in and of themselves, it makes it really hard to compliment and enhance it by setting it in anything. That's just my personal aesthetic perception, of course. Great job as always, Justin.
Remember the old silicon carbide wheels? Making sure to use the whole of the surface so not to wear out the centre? I still have some of those in a box. Love to get a decent set of equipment, Blimming expensive here in NZ. And you are the best at what you do Justin. Your dad would be proud.
Amazing colour. The colours and patterns of opal never fails to impress me! But you need a legend like yourself to take a rough stone and bring it to life!
@@markmcarthy596 1920's or 1620's?🤣 We have midgies and wild haggis free ranging the hills. It's currently around 1c with a wind chill of minus 6. Tropical 🎉
Having watched you cut many different opals the years, this one is my favorite. Not the most expensive one or the most colorful but i feel it is the most beautiful one. I love the deep blue and the hint of purple is the perfect mix of color. But, I am a little biased as blue is my favorite color. Thank you for sharing this one with us.
Absolutely mesmerising! And the gentle music in the background was quite beautify. We all sincerely hope that you’re going to be around for a good while! Sending greetings to all the BOD ‘family’ from England.
Beautiful opal. Justin's Justice! Nice camera work, too. Thank you yet again for letting us watch you at work. Greetings from the Little Desert area of Victoria. 😊
I think this colour of Opal is very underrated..i have a couple of very small ones but people still notice them maybe more than my multi coloured ones ..nature is so amazing in her creating of these wonders that then the" Opal Master Justin " ..lol..tweaks a little so we can show them off
I just love that deep blue/purple on black. Don’t get me wrong, love them reds/blues on black with other colors as well, but a nice one like this is got a special place in my brain for some reason lol
Thank you for sharing the knowledge of cutting opals. Im not a fan of this colour combination personally (I do have a few pieces so I dont hate it 👍) but this is a really sweet gem opal.
Oz should be clear and warm now. In TN it is clear and sunny with a blue sky. The temp is 30 degrees F or about 0 Centigrade. I looked at the trees and not a twig or leaf was moving. Everything is utterly still.
The darkness of this opal gives it kind of a mysterious look. It is incredibly beautiful. Question, how big is it? You didn’t tell us how many carrots. Is it too late to buy one of your opals to get it here before Christmas? Thank you, Kathy
l learn't a very long time ago don't judge a book by it's cover. Such beauty comes from inside. What a absolute stunning opal. Great job justin.
I think a compilation video of both your biggest wins and biggest losses would be cool content, if you ever get bored
I absolutely love how the milky black turns blue as it comes into the light, it's so amazing. Opal is hands down the most beautiful gemstone on earth!
agreed! I marvel at God's math! My husband is a programmer and he says its all math and if/then's. Golden ratio, fractals, orbitals, frame rate, static, entropy... its amazing!
Man, I love seeing these Little Rocks turn into beautiful gems in the hands of a master craftsman! That is beautiful! Saxon has a great teacher just like you did! ❤
I do agree with you and opals are beautiful gems 👋💎👍!
Justin, I never tire of watching how you methodically cut each opal so carefully. What a beautiful blue opal!!!
Thanks Justin for our daily dose of opal addiction, beautiful Stones as always
Justin your videos are my wind down before sleeping. They help quiet my mind and I become mesmerized by the whole process. Keep up the great content 👍🏻
Wow, thank you
Well said. I agree 💯. 🥱😴💤
Wow a huge Ditto back at ya..
Sleeping in Seattle here!
Brian
I loved the beautiful description about your father and your son, you are definitely speaking the truth.
In my opinion, sharing one’s self in such depth to so many is truly a gift to the receiver, though a possible burden to the giver.
To that I have a solution, learn to cut opals and get paid lots of money, accomplishing some sense of physical security and honest contentment as our days draw short.
Blessings to you Justin.
Brian
Wow, the color on that stone is phenomenal even before you started cutting!
Beautiful finished piece, I love the colour. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills over the years! You really have no idea how much it is helped!
Lovely mysterious purple! 😍
It's so great that you're son will follow your footsteps. I hope there will be more generations after him that say "I'm going in!"...
That deep blue with the slightly visible magenta highlights is stunning. You did a fantastic job on this piece.🤙🤙🤙🤙✨
Thanks so much 😊
I feel like I say this to myself every time I watch one of your videos, despite all of the colors Opal can show being amazing. When Opal reflects blue light, it is the bluest blue I've ever seen.
Oh Wow 😮, the purple flashes are stunning. Almost like looking at the comos in a gem❤
That blue/purple flash is mesmerizing. Plus it seems to have a bit of almost everything--pinfire, flagstone, some broad-flash and even a little straw-pattern. Love this one!
Simply marvelous! I was holding my breath when you decided to cut the stone, but wowza, marvelous!!!
Watching your technique and artistry is amazing. I had a relative whose favorite stone to work on was the Australian Opal. His designs were quite in demand here in the states. Truly enjoy watching you and passing your talent on to your son.
I've enjoyed watching your son grow from that giggling young boy to the the young man he has become. And you not knowing if he'd follow your foot steps and continue the family business. But you had to make the decision to allow him space to make up his own mind to let it be his decision and I know that the uncertainty was difficult on you as a father who only wanted what's best for him. I think he realized that this business can give him the freedom to still do the things he loves also and the lifestyle he enjoys. It's got to be a relief and such a rewarding feeling and you can take pride in his coming of age and the fact the family business can continue to thrive. Especially with him showing such potential and great instincts for cutting and marketing. I started watching many years ago (formerly "ear to the ground") and have learned as well so thanks for bringing us along on your family's journey starting all the way back when you used flat laps and sandpaper disks and the big black curtains!!
Haha nice you have been watching a while 🙏
That stone at the mid point was looking like a heart. It was stunning by the end. Thanks for showing your craft.
gotta love those glints of blue/purple color. probably my fav type of opal.
Instead of the Heart of the Ocean, you made
The Ocean Opal
Stunning 😍
So glad Saxon will keep BOD alive for another generation ✨🥂✨
That piece is as wonderful and amazing as the music and your craftsmanship.
This video was a work of art again and you absolutely outdid yourself, doing the stone and the great master Bach and his cello suite nr 1 justice. Absolutely phenomenal video, and phenomenal taste to pair such a timeless gem with such a timeless music. It is always a good moment when you upload, yet this time, it's an experience of pure zen and transcendence.
A lovely piece of blue black opal cut by your hands
Great gem! Personally, I mostly prefer the subtle mono-colored or dual-colored ones over the top price gems that look like a bomb went off in a candy store. I work with silver a lot and a gem like that creates a better harmony with the metal than one that looks like a fossilized unicorn fart, because those are so vibrant in and of themselves, it makes it really hard to compliment and enhance it by setting it in anything. That's just my personal aesthetic perception, of course. Great job as always, Justin.
Wow! Beauty! At first glance the raw piece looked a bit like lapis lazuli.
Remember the old silicon carbide wheels? Making sure to use the whole of the surface so not to wear out the centre? I still have some of those in a box. Love to get a decent set of equipment, Blimming expensive here in NZ. And you are the best at what you do Justin. Your dad would be proud.
Amazing colour. The colours and patterns of opal never fails to impress me! But you need a legend like yourself to take a rough stone and bring it to life!
Just bought some rough to practice grinding and polishing by hand because of your videos.
Loved the deep color of this opal !
THAT'S my favorite color of black opal! BEAUTIFUL!
Om my goodness! That is one absolutely gorgeous gemstone ! What an amazing color !🤔🤩🤩😁👍👍❤❤👀✨✨
Those colors in opal are my favourite ones. Amazing.
Evening from a cold damp Scotland
What u mean it’s great on bute 💪😎
Hello from St Louis, MO where we’re stuck in the 20’s. We’re with You Scotland - 🦎⚔️🦌🦉 ❤️🍀
@@markmcarthy596 1920's or 1620's?🤣 We have midgies and wild haggis free ranging the hills. It's currently around 1c with a wind chill of minus 6. Tropical 🎉
@@tattoedmat - 🌹❌ fighting the Good fight. ❤️🍀
Best of luck! Down here in Surrey isn't much nicer right now aha
Turned out nicer than I thought it would. I was afraid the dark potch would show in the face. Looks great. Thanks again
Having watched you cut many different opals the years, this one is my favorite. Not the most expensive one or the most colorful but i feel it is the most beautiful one. I love the deep blue and the hint of purple is the perfect mix of color. But, I am a little biased as blue is my favorite color. Thank you for sharing this one with us.
I would absolutely love this on a pinky ring, I think I would spend most of my days hypnotized by it.
Thats a stunning piece of rough.
Its like cobalt glass
The colors on this stone are amazing. Sooo beautiful and the purple is just gorgeous...my favorite color in opal. Thank you for sharing ❤
Definitely a royal stone. Great, job, Justin.
Such a beautiful piece I quite like this type of opal .you made this beauty sing ❤
Absolutely mesmerising! And the gentle music in the background was quite beautify. We all sincerely hope that you’re going to be around for a good while! Sending greetings to all the BOD ‘family’ from England.
Beautiful opal. Justin's Justice! Nice camera work, too. Thank you yet again for letting us watch you at work. Greetings from the Little Desert area of Victoria. 😊
Thanks again Nancy
Cutting opal is the ultimate treasure hunt! Love it.
Simply beautiful. Generations of skill passed on.
Drop dead gorgeous stone!! Color is stunning. Now I just need to win the lottery. 😁
Haha you'll get there!
Wow! Beauty! At first glance the raw piece.
Thank you Justin for sharing this with me ! I love watching you cut and polish Opals !
My pleasure Steve
Never get tired of watching you work. Another beaut!
Really enjoyed the length and format of this video! Keep it up!
Stunning grind and polish, beautiful stone.
Thanksyou for sharing
Well Justin, you are a very blessed man!
Another stunning beauty. I love your videos.
Absolutely stunning color ! ❤ you rock ! Love your videos !
Thank you so much!!
Gorgeous stone.
I must say I had my doubts about this one.
Awesome work and a wonderful result :)
Thank you! Cheers!
Stunning! Love the purple in it.❤😮
that dark blue on black with the pinfire and chaff!
Awesome! That deserved a Futterwacken (what I named yer happy dance via the Mad Hatter!) Happy Holidays from Indy to all!!!🎄
It's alive 😲 10:40 Stunning!
What a beautiful color this is!
Wow. Just wow. Absolutely fabulous
Happy Holidays 🎉🎉🎉
From
Portland CT
❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤
The depth! So beautiful
I think this colour of Opal is very underrated..i have a couple of very small ones but people still notice them maybe more than my multi coloured ones ..nature is so amazing in her creating of these wonders that then the" Opal Master Justin " ..lol..tweaks a little so we can show them off
You are amazing, I love watching your skills in cutting, You are a legend
Thanks 👍
What a beautiful black opal. I hoped to see how the small pieces came out. Thanks for sharing.
The small pieces weren't quite as good as the main one.
That is absolutely stunning💜🖤
That hesitation cut at 1:59. I felt it...
Absolutely gorgeous.
Definitely seeing a beautiful galaxy there🌌
Oh, man. I was waiting for the carats and value. I always love trying go guess before your reveal.
blackopaldirect.com/product/opal/black-opal/19-09-ct-black-opal-22-9x17x8-2mm/
Wow! Thanks for that post on FB, Justin. 🤔 How about a boulder Opel next? You mostly show us "it'sy bitsy spiders".
Great vid, skillfully cut stone!
Wow amazing color, looks like a top tanzanite!
That was going to be the title of the video lol
What depth that opal shone after you cut it! Kind of a mysterious quality about it too!
gotta be fast to be the first on a BOD video
Beautiful stone
😎😎😎👍👍👍
Beautiful ❤❤❤
Hello from a cold Iowa. I love watching your videos
Thanks for watching!
That turned out beautiful
What a beauty! 💙
Gorgeous!!
I just love that deep blue/purple on black.
Don’t get me wrong, love them reds/blues on black with other colors as well, but a nice one like this is got a special place in my brain for some reason lol
Beautiful stone Justin
For a minute, I thought you were going to cut a heart-shaped gem. The oval shaped stone turned out beautifully with deep blue and Violet? hues.
Just watched the live feed at 6:30pm, now I found this 👍 yeah
Gorgeous 💙💜
I bet this will be amazing!
Wonderful!
Beautiful 😮
Very pretty!
Thank you! 😊
Stunning stone ❤
looked like camera showed some color in the middle of the first piece you sliced off worth seeing if it goes all through ?
Beautiful ❤
Thank you for sharing the knowledge of cutting opals. Im not a fan of this colour combination personally (I do have a few pieces so I dont hate it 👍) but this is a really sweet gem opal.
Stunning Gem
Oz should be clear and warm now. In TN it is clear and sunny with a blue sky. The temp is 30 degrees F or about 0 Centigrade. I looked at the trees and not a twig or leaf was moving. Everything is utterly still.
Do you ever have a opal get caught on the cutting wheel? I did the same way you cut and it got stuck and I use the base plate now.
Wonderful music! From whom is it? Combines so nicely with the video!!
It comes from Artlist copywritten music
Beautiful✌️♥️♥️
Wow wow wow ! ….. And why you’re the master ….
The darkness of this opal gives it kind of a mysterious look. It is incredibly beautiful.
Question, how big is it? You didn’t tell us how many carrots.
Is it too late to buy one of your opals to get it here before Christmas?
Thank you, Kathy
I got worried when you took out the slicer 😂