Glowing rough opal has the potential to cut a top gem
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 มี.ค. 2022
- We start with a beautiful Witches Hat nobby with a thick color bar, the challenge is how can we get the very best out of this piece of rough opal?
Join me as I tackle a gem cut that I have never done before - the end result is worth it!
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After four years of watching your videos every week, this is hands down my favorite gem of all time. I’m so glad you went for the high dome over the larger stone- well done!
Yay thank you. I’m so glad you think so
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For those of you just hearing my words now, ask yourself why he's using the effing 180grit wheel if he needs to be careful with the top of the stone?
He's literally touching the stone to the wheel and it's taking 1 millimetre of stone off with every touch because the wheel he's on is too damn rough!
Saw tons of potch/sand and got lazy on at least the first 4 minutes of this one, Justin. When you saw how touch and go the stone was, you should have backed off to a finer stone. I'm literally sitting here, clenching my jaw every time you touch the stone to the wheel because 5% of whatever stone was left is laying in the form of watery Stone Sludge on top of your fingers...just from each tiny little touch.
@Chris_Harris
He's confident to use the 180-grit wheel because he's been doing this long enough to know exactly how much will be removed - and, exactly how much needs to be removed. He's a real pro. But I do understand the concern. It makes me a little nervous, too. 😊
Here's me - on disability benefits and the value of the gem is more than I get in a year - thinking: That is so cheap! Had you told me it was worth 18 Grand I'd have probably still thought it was cheap. I agree with a previous poster: This is my favourite stone yet, the value doesn't do the beauty justice. Thank you so much for sharing, truly magnificent!
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That cushion cut might be the most beautiful thing I ever seen. Your experience really shows, amazing. Whoever gets that one in a ring is a lucky person!
Thank you so much!
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That is one stunning stone, I love the way the light dances around when you turn it, fantastic call with that cut Justin.
Thanks
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The depth that stone showed after polish was amazing
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Even though you hold your breath watching justing working on the opal it is rewarding mentally.
Such a mysterious, azure orb! Pure perfection!
This opal is one of the most beautiful ones that I've ever seen! What a beauty!
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What a stunning gem! I could see the criss-cross pattern emerging before you said anything, and it was just amazing seeing it emerge. Beautiful!
Pretty cool hah
@@blackopaldirect Very cool!
Watched your Dad do a rare cut only twice in your life and then executed the main facets in only 1:21 minutes (unless edited). Masterly is an understatement!
I cannot lie,
it did hurt a little to
cut thru the big stone!
But HOLY GEEZ!!!
That pyramid cut is
GENIUS!!!
Worth EVERY penny!!!
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lol thank you
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That gleam when you start on the 600 nova was unbelievable, as you progress to finer grits, my God I'm speechless. I never thought there's a cut other than high dome oval that can show an opal's beauty like that! truly a work from a master 😍
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Your father would be so proud of you! Going out side the box! Absolutely magnificent!
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Loved the skill and foresight in seeing that beautiful gem appear bit by bit from the original nobby.
Thank you George
Absolutely gorgeous cut, love how much you were able to save considering there was so much unexpected sand. Well done Justin!
Thank you Cory
In in no way good enough to get a perfect stone out of something like this, but even i would have cut this one in half.
@@blackopaldirect I had a question. I never intended to make money or jewelry out of opals I just love the stones. Do you sell any of the unusable cuttings? I would love to just make some rubs with them to just enjoy the stones themselves.
justin its amazing that you can do all this magnificent cuts, but stays mostly with ovals, this is a beautiful stone and a brilliant cut that show the best of it, keep the hard work we appriciat it ❤💪
Anabsolutely stunning gem. You are the opal king and I think it’s about time someone puts together a Netflix special starring you and your incredible new shop. To teach the world the incredible and amazing world of opals in Australia. Just beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your time and one of mother nature’s most beautiful products. Be well.
This was such a great idea to cut a cushion cut. It turned out amazing and yes could see the four sides to it. I could hear you over the machine. Thank you Justin
Thank you Tony
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I think this is one of the most beautiful gems I've ever seen you cut, even though it's not a black opal. The shape of the stone and the color is amazing. I'll be honest Sir, if I had discovered you back in my youth I think my life would have taken an entirely different turn. I came very close to being a gemologist, but watching you at work is nothing short of a miracle.
Absolutely gorgeous gem! The cushion cut was absolutely stunning!
What a most unusual and beautiful cut. The stone is gorgeous. You have outdone yourself this time. It was a gamble, but you made it work. Thanks for sharing your time, thinking and talent with us. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒
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WOW! Words cannot describe the beauty. Looking forward to the gem out of the little bit also. Great call on the cushion cut.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing, that green looks almost radioactive the way it's glowing.Awesome cut!!!
Yah pretty cool huh
Hi Justin. Truly spectacular nobby tat was. You made me very nervous when you decided to cut this large stone. I am always surprised that the price is not massively multiplied by the size of the stone. Obviously bigger pieces are much more rare so the price should grow expenantionally. Anyway you are the MC and I really like the end resoult. Lovelly cut. Excellent video. Take care mate.
Justin, keep pushing through on the studio setup. You'll get there, and we aren't going anywhere! There's a lot involved with making a system "just" work.
Wow, that cut is amazing. Love it.
This was absolutely magnificent. Well done mate.
I love your videos, I've recently rediscovered gemstones, and I can't wait to get an opal from you.
That is one beautifully cut gem. I love watching you being them to life
Thank you for the beautiful journey!
Awesome work Justin!
Wow I love the cut. It is an absolutely beautiful gem.
My goodness that is stunning! I like that cut.
That one turned out beautiful! Someone is going to get a really beautiful gem.
Absolutely brilliant! Gorgeous stone and work.
Beautiful piece of art Justin! Thank you for taking the time to share the process of going from rough stone to absolutely fabulous gem!
That stone is beautiful! Great work!
Love the cut on this one!! Super job!!
Mesmerizing!! Absolutely beautiful.
Another epic cut from the master! Just WOW!
Truly magnificent gem and the idea to go with that cut you are a true master brilliant job
Absolutely gorgeous! This is my favorite!
💚💙💚💙 This has got to be, hands down, my absolute favorite opal I have watched you cut!!
It’s beautiful!!💙💚💙💚
Absolutely outstanding gem there Justin. You are a Master indeed!
So love watching you work. This is so cool and different! Amazing of course, and such beautiful color!
Wow! What a beautiful stone! Took my breath away!
How amazing is this glowing stone
Gorgeous colors and great craftsmanship!
It is simple and stunning. I love the way it reflects, like the way it was made in the witches hat shape. You bought out the best in this stone.
Thank you so much!
That is amazing!!! Excellent job Justin... Bravo 👏👏👏
WOW! This has to be one of the most amazing gems I’ve seen here. I love the unique cut and the hight of the dome is astounding.
Remarkable work, thanks, and remarkable stone! Beautiful!!!
absolutely beautiful stone my friend. also congratulations on the shop upgrades!
Stunning colors these opals have. Nice 👍🏽
You should do more of these types of cuts the way you made it look is like no other cutter and it will get some high end customers too
So beautiful, you're an artist!
Nice gem, and seeing a new style of cut was great. Great job, fun video.
This stone has total mesmerize me...
Loved the music and vibe in this video! Also, well done on the gem. It turned out phenomenal.
love your "going in" just beautiful color
Very surprised you did soft facets, still awesome stone! Wish y'all are well and best of luck on the next video 🤘✌
I love such a high dome and the pyramid shape. It gives you so much more color to enjoy than a typical oval, and from so many angles. Absolutely magnificent!
Justin, that is fabulous, magnificent, wonderful, and all because of you, well done.
That faceted cut was a great idea for this stone - it exposed a truly one of a kind pattern.
Well, that was totally different, and fabulous. Well done bringing that to life!
Thank you 🙏
Love the sugarloaf cut Justin. Beautiful stone, well done.
Love you too justin!! Awesome gem there!!
Absolutely gorgeous stone, another fine job, my friend keep up the good work keep these amazing videos coming
And as always take care, and God bless😊
Love love love this beautiful gem 💝 someone is going to be very happy 😍
I've been watching your videos ever since I found you a few weeks ago and so far, I really liked this one best. I think I say that after each one though, lol.
Absolutely stunning! The other piece will bear out a nice finished product too.
Beautiful stone just love the cut & colour 😍😍
I’m not feeling very well and these videos are really cheering me up. You are so calm and competent.
What a lovely gem. Thanks for sharing, Justin.
Glad you enjoyed it
B e a utiful bud 👌 can't wait to see what you have come up with for the other half!
Very happy for you my friend! That's a Beauty!!!!
Thank you Michael
I see now why these are your favorite colors...best cut I have seen you make it really was a great choice.
That was the most beautiful cushion cut i've ever seen!
Beautiful music to revealing this gorgeous gem. What a journey 😀
I love a cushion cut in any stone. That opal is absolutely stunning . I have never seen an opal cushion cut before. Gorgeous 😍
That is the most beautiful piece of work I have seen on your channel. You are an amazing storyteller as well as an excellent craftsman. thank you for your videos.
That is absolutely gorgeous
What a wonderful idea to cut the gem like this! Such a great colour pattern revealed itself - striking!
OMGoodness !!!! You’re brilliant!
I’d be thrilled to be the owner of that gem!
I love the blue and green gems the best and this one was stunning! And your video quality was always good but it’s gotten so much better in the last few years! Really well done, love seeing your videos.
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Incredible! This is one of the most astounding opals I've ever seen. That cut is perfect. You've outdone yourself, Justin :D
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Wow, awesome cut Justin! Turned out B-E-A-UTIFUL!
Yay thank you
The new blackened background as you cut makes the color and gleam just jump out like never before. The entire video was spectacular today. Certainly will go up as one of our all-time favorites. Well done, Justin!
Absolutely beautiful, wow you are a master at what you do. Thank you for sharing this with us. 👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖
Awesome job...I've watched so many of your videos I saw that exact same cut about 45 seconds before you said it in the video. And I knew you would want the patterns to match for a perfect look.👍I need to find some rough nobbies like that
I have been away for a while, this was the perfect stone to get me hooked again. Now its time to go back through your timeline.
Welcome back!
I love cushion cut …well done 👏👏👏
What a beautiful stone. You have a wonderful job. These are my favourite gemstones - along with Tanzanite.
That GEM is so AWESOME as YOU are ! LOVE WATCHING THE WORK YOU DO. THANK YOU
Wow, thank you!
I just found this Channel bloody fascinating to watch the transformation brilliant good on ya mate👍👍.
Thank you 🙏
Really like your new set up mate. What a gorgeous stone ay. It must be a true joy to do what you do.
I do enjoy it
Gorgeous stone. Congratulations, Justin, and thank you.
Thank you
Beautiful color!
You made me cry at the beauty of it Justin, it took my breath away. Green blue crystals are my favorite but this one, the cut the colour the beauty of it is amazing, and I don’t think anything will surpass it. You too, are amazing. Nov/23.
That’s probably the most beautiful gem I’ve seen you cut. So much depth and so much going on.