The rarest opal pattern on the planet
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- Are you ready to see the rarest opal on the planet?
Meet the Southern Cross opal; a star pattern opal like no other.
Find out the value on the blog: blackopaldirec...
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"Welcome to Black Opal Direct"...the only TH-cam channel that can break my "Icelandic volcano eruption" addiction.
LOL
Omg. You to!
@@jenniferc9669 yes, it's been particularly mesmerizing the past few days. But...nothing hypnotizes me more than Justin's fresh cut opals.
@Don Quarnstrom Gutn Tog!
Me too! I’ve been watching the eruption since first reporting of earthquake swarms.
Man you sure make entertaining videos. What's more, your love of opals is contagious! Great vid sir 👊
I love the goofy intro! But that star opal, OMG! That would definitely make someone go goofy!
It did me haha thanks for watching
Forgetting to press record happens to the best of us, but the result is magnificent. The striations of the shell help bring out the star effect.
And now this week's episode of "I Dream of Justin".
I got my wife’s wedding ring from here. I was a little wary about ordering a ring online but that soon decimated. Nice friendly people, yes real people to communicate with if a problem comes up. Can’t say enough good things about the Black Opal Direct. My wife and I are very happy. Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful I wish I had enough money to buy one of these I'd probably spend the first month just staring at it in awe!!
lol you folks make me smile every time i watch something you do.... thank you.
Yay
I love your raw honesty and humor!
You are a shining star, no matter who you are. The Earth, Wind & Fire song pops in my mind with this.
Well, words are insignificant for this one!!! I'm sorry we didn't get a video but I'm so very happy for you!!!
Keep them good opal vibes flowing! Been watching every video of yours, and some of them, several times. You've made me an addict🌈 You sir, rock! Pun intended 😁
Lol thank you
You just made my day! We laughed so hard! And then this exceptional opal to top it off. Thanks for putting the editing work in to cheer us all up!
Beautiful gem, I can imagine the heart pounding, as this gem was revealed. Having seen the floss dance, if you have a successful revealing , I can just imagine the dance you performed. Well done Justin, what is the next gem to be revealed on your bucket list?👍👍👍😁
A perfect straw pattern
@@blackopaldirect Never give up on your dreams
The "Southern Cross" is the most gorgeous opal I have seen yet. What does a straw pattern look like? I love your videos. I would love to see one of the mines that they come out of and see how they get them out. It so amazing that such a beautiful stone comes out of a piece ground. You have an awesome job!!!
@@be-bop5307 ,check out his back catalogue of vids...he has done one or two from Lightning Ridge showing the process👍
The Southern Cross is otherworldly, just sublime!
I can not imaging how you felt when you realized that you erred in recording the work you did on this stone. 😳🙁☹️🥺😢😭😭😭😭😭 I felt so bad for you, I had to have a cocktail 🍹
Haha have another for me too!
It's so nice to see you having fun!
Maybe this rare opal belongs in a museum so many future generations could enjoy it! Thank you for sharing your humor and opal 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
I agree
Love the intro! That opal is just so beautiful I'm almost speechless, words can't describe the beauty, it's a gift from Heaven.
Fab editing, that beginning was so much fun to watch!
I can’t believe how much effort you put into your videos- you are a born entertainer.
Hey, nothing worry about not pressing record. Some moments are our own, and you deserved this one, big time.
What a stunning opal! Great video as always.
Thank you
That opal is beyond spectacular. If anyone deserves to find it well it's you Justin. It reminds me of some of the pics from the Hubble Telescope. The 1st half of this video was hilarious. Great editing & production JT & Melinda. Makes up for the missing part of the video but it happens to us all. I can only imagine your excitement when that emerged. Wow. 😁
I enjoy every minute of your videos, I had a really tough day at work. Your videos really help me unwind with a cup of tea after a long day. Be it your sense of humour or your passion for your work, it’s highly appreciated. Thank you 🙏
You are so welcome!
I love that you're having fun and playing around with the editing :) Also, with your opal cutting skills you basically are a genie!
Oh thank you!
Thank you for sharing. I enjoy your humor and love your channel.
Thank you so much!
Hi Justin , being an older bloke I dislike your antics at first, but loved you opal cutting so I kept watching and like everyone else I'm hooked, your antics slowly grew on me and now I think your a very funny man with a great sense of humour, after all the recent failures I would have loved to watch you cut this one, it is a beautiful opal. Hope this starts a good run for you. As my mom used to say , It is what it is.
Kevin from beaconsfield vic.🙂🌏
Thanks Kevin.
Justin you crack me up. I love your channel
Justin, I have watched other OPAL cutters on TH-cam and each of them have said Positive Things and given YOU HIGH RATINGS PER YOUR ABILITIES. I can see why. YOUR FATHER HAS THOUGHT YOU VERY WELL AND COUPLED WITH YOUR EXPERIENCE IS SUPERIOR.
Wow! I never heard of this pattern. Opals are just crazy 🤪! Congratulations Justin for this magic stone!
Thanks so much!
Hey Justin. I love that you had us go over to the blog to see the value. I don't know... it just made it fun. :) I honestly could see in your face what it meant to discover this piece. There was such a marvelous, quiet reverence in your voice when you were telling us about it. I'm so incredibly happy for you. I think this treasure will give you joy every day as a reminder of the exquisite beauty in Nature's excellence.
Awesome! Thank you!
Yessssss more of the opal goodness👀🙏🏻
Great opening!! Need more of that really brightens the day
I loved the bit of magic in the beginning, because you truly work magic on those stones.
Awwww thank you
Stunning!🤯
I wouldn't let it go either. Amazing stone and amazing cut! Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime stone. 💥
I cannot get enough of your videos. Every time you post it’s like a dream!
Thank you Victoria
Your intros are amazing!
Haha thank you
That is one of the most beautiful stones I have seen you cut have been watching a very long time and still not full keep them coming thanks to you and blessings for you family
Fabulous gem Justin. Worth waiting for. I’ve got a couple of star sapphires, fascinating how nature produces these wonders.
It is amazing
But the way our beautyfull planet produced the star ruby and saphire is very different and way more comon than a cross/star opal. Its like comparing a crystal to a diamond.
Right when I was expecting a snake to leap or slither into view...you show that...that gem, is playing with my eyes! I had to pop them both back in their sockets!!! But, my gosh, it was worth it!
Love the clever and entertaining video you made. It is a fabulous, gorgeous and wonderful opal!!
Beautiful Opal!
Lovely. You must be happy.
Please don’t take this but you are nutty crazy. I mean that in the best terms. I never dreamed I would be watching a black opal video plus crack up laughing while watching. You are the best. Love watching your archives of video. Learning a ton. Thanks.
Hey I resemble that comment 🙏🙏😂
The man that blesses us with beautiful opal is blessed with his dream opal. May Mother Nature keep smiling on you Justin for you and yours truly deserve it.
Much love❣
Thank you Mary. I have known you for a long time now and appreciate you still following me
Justin cracks me up! Silly- yup! Goofy- yup! Love it. And what a cool stone!
Congratulations. Didn't know opals could have such variety.
Absolutely amazing !
Those 2 on the left and the Green Flux Capacitor on the bottom are UNREAL!
😊 That was a superb video! What a nice surprise it popped up. Never knew a cross pattern exists in Opal, Southern Cross o.c.
I have natural star Ruby & clear Moonstone with blue cats eye effect. Cabochons suit them best.
☆ Thanks for sharing this, 2years ago for you Justin, but new to me.😻🏴
Love the videos dude. Hello from Texas
Beautiful gem!
What!? Didn't record your work. Thumbs down man. Game over! Thank you for sharing such a thing. It's marvelous
I am very Happy for You. It is precious! You deserve it! God Bless You for sharing.
Thank you so much!
How gorgeous is that!
Absolutely amazing! The one thing you didn't tell us considering it's rarity, is what the value of the stone ultimately was. I understand that you didn't press record, but your little storyline and editing for this episode is very amusing.
I don’t usually subscribe. I’ve watched a pile of your videos. I’ve learned a lot, not just about opal’s, but also about attitude. Thus, I’m subscribing now. You deserve it.
Thank you Papa
Thanks Justin! Don't blame you for not selling this gem. I would keep it too. Looking forward to seeing the next video!
Man that gem is so gorgeous and not a bad size either! Thanks for sharing
Great content Justin
As usual, Justin, you never cease to amaze me.. That was truly quite the find and creation. Wait don't tell it was whispering to you... 😊😊😊
Yeah!! Serial content!!! Love it! Looks like you got you some editors!!!
Melinda does some filming but I edit myself
Love your new operating style.
Thank you
Very well made. All of it! Amazed by everything about opal, and Justin. You are goood🧐💯
Thank you
@@blackopaldirect located in scandinavia, Sweden to be exact. Can't explain my deep fascination for this mineral since I've only seen shards of it in real life. It just makes me curious and riveted seeing one-even rough- potchcolor😍! Love it👍💚
Awesome stone, not seen (or heard) of star in an Opal before. Stars can also be found in Garnets and Diopside along with Sapphires and Rubies.
Also, rose quartz can have the star patterns.
I'm not surprised you don't want to let it go, even for that value!
Just stunning 😍
Your intro always makes me smile hahaha.
Holy moly this one is definitely a keeper 😻😻😻
Justin, Justin, Justin... You truly enjoy what you do...and your approach just draws me in to the point that I want to be right beside you getting spattered with wet opal dust coming off the flywheel...God! You're so lucky! I enjoy every thing you share...every color, every risk...thank you
Thank you Mark
Loved this video! Despite you not recording cutting the gem, I had a real chuckle at the sequence! Great entertainment.
Glad you enjoyed it
I love this story telling in the start
Wow never knew it existed in opal amazing!! Seen it in sapphires. Opal is always the best imo! Opal jewelry with green demantoid garnets my fav! I could see this star gem in a mans ring! Why not?
Beautiful stone
Awesome!
The stone you make is Beautiful...
that is one stunning pattern opal!
Wow! That is really pretty!
Stunning opal.
That video editing is on point!
Glad you think so! 🙏
Ahhh see, I knew it wasn't gonna be harlequin cos you've shown that before!
I was thinking a spot or a cat's eye but a freaking star!!!! Omgosh....thank you so much for showing us that one Justin. Explains why you've been a little quiet,lol. Love to you all at BOD, you guys rock🤘
Thank you!
It's absolutely beautiful! Congratulations guys!
Haha, I love the video! The I dream of jeannie part , too funny. And wow, the Southern star opal, beautiful!!!!!!❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Wow!!!!! Sooooooo. Beautiful!!!!
Woweeee! What a beauty!!! 💚
Cross eye opal looking nice one!
Just read your blog and I'd say that the karat weight dollar value you gave pales in comparison to what people would be willing to pay for that rare piece of opal history you now own!
Yes realistically it is irreplaceable wich really makes it priceless
You are one of those rare gems yourself. You enjoy what you do and you are able to have loads of fun while doing this.
That is special and will carry on for generations. You already have 3 generations in my family alone that watch your videos.
One thing that I question even though you are a expert and I am a novice. I have always felt you take too much from the stones because you prefer oval cuts . There is something to be said with odd shapes as well. You cut a knobby here not so long ago that looked like a turtle. But you turned it into a much small oval.
Some of the best pieces I have ever seen are more free formed rather than all the standard cuts. Nature spent so much time creating these gems that sometimes it's a shame to change the way nature created it.
But everyone had their own opinions. I happen to love more stone for the money .
You are fantastic at what you do. And this family will always enjoy it. We also watch Opal hunters as well. We just love opals like you wouldn't believe.
So a huge thank you from the states. My time in Australia was awesome. My Aussie wife loves it here. She loves snow. Even when snow has covered our area we can still sit next to a fire and watch your videos. You can say you have touched thousands of people around the world. We thank you.
Thank you patriot 🙏❤️
Hi Justin! I would love to see a video showing the different patterns. If you already made one, I haven't seen one. Thanks for all you do! Love it!
Wow Justin, that was so incredible telekinesis and magic in the beginning!
lol
I KNEW it! I knew you were a wizard all along. I could tell by your apron!
Opalkazam
Beautyfull opal. I cant help but wonder how much this rare specimen would be worth? Putting a price on it is probably very hard, since there arent many similar opals around.
the price is on our blog
Fantastic video Justin, what a bonnie opal. A perfect name for it as well, definitely a keeper this one
Congratulations on finding your Holy Grail Justin, great vid this week you really made me laugh and you showed us a beautiful Opal too thank you. 🌟
I love your videos so much! You are educating and entertaining all at once. Congratulations for finding this amazing opal! It is absolutely amazing. Edit: Just read the blog and SO glad it’s not for sale! Cherish it forever!
Thank you very much!
😱 you forgot to press record! Happens to all of us and I would usually laugh it off but being part of the history of this stone... that must be a little bit upsetting. Absolutely gorgeous Justin, thank you for showing us this stone and love the humorous vid.
Wow! How great to see that rare piece. You are an entertainer, along with the fascination of watching the stones being revealed and shaped. I love how you always build some suspense into it. TH-cam tried to feed me some other gem cutter guy's video. He had no frequent great close ups of the stone, no suspense, no enthusiasm. In other words, you have spoiled me for watching any others. Thanks and may you have many top gems in your future.
Thank you Esther
STUNNING!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩
Would have absolutely loved to seen you cut that stone!! Thank you Justin for sharing such a beautiful creation !!
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