Justin's Private Gem Collection - Part 2! See more of an opal cutter's private gems
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2020
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Justin opens up and tells some and tells the story of some opals in his collection that has a close connection with his father.
Some gems are far too special to let go of...
What are the gems so good this opal cutter just had to keep them?
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That beautiful frog has so much life in it! What an incredible gift. Your skill, and that of your Father, is truly breathtaking! He lives on in so much of your very personal collection - thank you so much for sharing it with us all!
Ur fathers frog is truly amazing.🙏❤️💪
I rewatch these favorite shows. Where else can we be exposed to the beauty that IS Opal?
It seems like even the heart of the ring was broken at the funeral. As sad as this story is, it is full of symbols and its own way - extrremely beautiful!
That frog is amazing! Wish we'd have seen him at work, and glad he is still so alive in your memories. ❤️
Yes same I wish I had filmed some
I was happy to see the stone-on-stone setting in the first pendant. I have thought how perfect that would be when a gorgeous stone has a pock or spot of sand, rather than grind away beautiful color. All-in-all you have very nice collection.
8:50 just sat here crying because it’s so clear how much you loved your Dad and how much your work together shaped and strengthened that relationship. So generous of you to share with us such precious memories all captured in these wonderful gems!
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I absolutely LOVED this video Justin.
The stories behind each gem, the meaning of them to you, and the emotions so genuine just made this video so much better. I’ve always known you and yours are such good down to earth people. GOOD people. I thank you so much for sharing these stories with us, because you didn’t have to do that. Thank you for that.
There is something magical about these stones.
Its like nebulas in galaxies
Gotta admit, was not expecting the dog paw. Instantly put this channel at the top of my list!
Wholesome humor cures the soul.
And the joke didn't have to be promoted, it's subtle blatancy was great.
I was like "wait why are they pushing a feather duster?" until I saw the dog snout on the 2nd appearance of the paw lol
My old man would’ve said “Ya big Jessie” if he’d watched a video of Justin crying!! Lol!
the ring reminds me of a terry pratchet quote “This, milord, is my family's axe. We have owned it for almost nine hundred years, see. Of course, sometimes it needed a new blade. And sometimes it has required a new handle, new designs on the metalwork, a little refreshing of the ornamentation . . . but is this not the nine hundred-year-old axe of my family? And because it has changed gently over time, it is still a pretty good axe, y'know. Pretty good.” you can change the stone and you can change the ring but it all just adds to the story and the history, it is still the ring of your father
Ax of Theseus
I guess I'm pretty off topic but does anybody know a good website to watch new movies online?
@Iker Alfonso I use FlixZone. You can find it on google :)
5TH ELEFANT!!!!!
triggers broom...
more drooling! theyre not only magnificent in rarity of color and pattern but the cut shapes are perfection, beautiful and tactile. amazing!
Its like the heart of the gem your Dads Garnett was broken too. Thank you for sharing 💔
GASP! that tree frog is drop dead GORGEOUS And the detail with the gem eyes 👌🤩🤩
Love the pride you take in your treasures
Black opals have a mixture of favorite colors
I love the dog paw showing the stones it’s not everyday you see a hand model that can fetch
Looking at beautiful opals is one thing, hearing the heartwarming and somewhat heartbreaking stories behind them takes it to a whole new level Justin, thanks for sharing this with us!
Absolutely beautiful and priceless. Seriously that frog is incredible. I would value it above them all in a special and unique way. That is a huge piece of Boulder/Potch. The Eyes are gorgeous as well.
I know nothing about Opals or any precious stones however this is fascinating and the opals are so beautiful. I wish I could do this for a living.
Oh wow 😍 I absolutely love love your beautiful frog 🐸 it's amazing!!!!
Yes, very pretty indeed. The opals are nice, too!
Your dad is an incredible carver, how he did that frog is really cool.
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@@blackopaldirect What is your connection with Melinda?
Thank you for sharing these beautiful stories.
Just One thing to say... Tons of Respect to U sir.
Your dad was a true talent. The frog was the icing on the cake.
The two of you have the most incredible energy! These stories.. wow! Seriously the most beautiful business
That Frog is stunning!!
Beautiful Frog, my your dad soul be in peac and happy.
100 percent loved this. Period.
The way you speak about your father...yeah it makes me cry because I lost my father at 21, am now 33. I can't think of him without crying and I definitely can't speak of him without crying. Great that you have these to remember him by I like that.
Great memories of your Dad. I’m sure he’s there looking over your shoulder. 💕
That Frog! Insane wow factor
I'm late to the party but I really enjoyed watching this. I got a pair of opal earrings when I was a kid and 45 years later, I'm still wearing them.
The Diamond in the middle of the opal is super smart!!!
Beautiful stories.
Mind Bloowing Opals i Love this Channel..Big Love from Switzerland.🧡
Thank you so much about your story and your dad. I have been so upset for the last four years. You see I raised my son for 18 years on my own. I ran my own business for his life and over the years as he got older he wanted to take over the business once I was ready for retirement. Well four years ago I was in a accident and can work he went on and got a job in a dealership I am proud of him but I am so upset about the accident I just can't get over it. But your story makes me realize how much I love him.thank you
I've had similar experience with jewelry from my mother and grandmother. I've had pieces re-fashioned, and it brings their memory forward into my daughter's childhood. She sees me wear and enjoy the pieces that I wear almost everyday as a mini tribute to my fore mothers, the result is my daughter has my grandmother, my mother, and my own stories woven into the legacy of each piece. ♡
This is the 3rd time I've watched you and Melinda show your collection off, the frog, omg tears, the things I miss about my dad
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The story about the ring made me cry
such a rich family history and amazing life experience. thank you for sharing.
You two are such a wonderful combination of warm/sincere and funny/playful. You may not be father/daughter in this life but clearly you have been in the past and will again be, in the future. . .
Thank you so much for your stories. ❤
Always enjoy watching your videos Justin. The colours in the opals are lovely as is Melinda with those stunning eyes. Keep up the great work guys. Cheers.
I saw this opal in a shop in lightning ridge and sat there and cried .
Most beautiful opal I ever saw .
Totally melted my heart .
It had a price tag of $75.000 on it .
Fell in love that day 💜
Well you managed not to cry but I didn't. Beautiful things and such wonderful memories. What a wonderful vlog! Thank you Justin and Melinda.
the green tree frog is unbelievable mate wow !!!
Mad is an understatement at what i'd be at the "jeweler" who resized your dads ring and broke that beautiful stone
ye, I would have given 2 black eyes to him :P
@@elenagisa1318 blue print of the ring on his forehead
It is sad no doubt but maybe it's more fitting that the stone cracked after he passed
Thanks so much for sharing your private stones! So beautiful!
Hey Justin. Your videos are wonderful to watch, but I'd like to comment about you and your dads relationship. It's obvious that you love and admire him immensely. He was so lucky to have a son who looked up to him. I also had a great father who guided me through the first 38 years of my life. I regret not telling him how important he was to me. Thank you for sharing your memories of him with us. Cheers mate ❤👍👍👍
Thank you for sharing justin , heart breaking story of your father's ring , much love
I appreciate that
@@blackopaldirect Have fun cutting and polishing up your mountain horde , look forward to next vid :-)
That frog is phenomenal. The detail is exquisite. The fact that it isn't made perfectly symmetrical, with the front feet having different aspects, and the shape lines.., everything. Just outrageously good.
I am impressed by your temperament. When I see you talk about your Dad’s ring... I reconsider how I might have felt for your example
Loved the Russel Coit cut away
Your skits are legitimately the funniest 😂 love your guys dad joke humour 😂
And the shining gem is the poise and grace you share!
The three dislikes have a frog phobia.
Personally, i think that frog is so cool !
Thank you Justin,great opals you have .
My opal is my family air loom. From you. It will be pass down to my grand daughters. ❤️❤️
Yay your family will carry on the opal tradition
Ah, I'm crying in my job watching it! Amazing stones with amazing feelings! ♡
I love reptiles and frogs. That green tree frog carving is amazing! Your father was very talented! I am quite jealous!
Thank you.
I really enjoyed watching and listening.
Andy
Thanks for connecting us to your passion. Most enjoyable videos I could be watching. Thank you!
I absolutely love this channel
Justin, please put each of these stories in writing, so that, many years from now, when you finally pass these beautiful stones on to your son, none of the stories will be forgotten. I say that because, as valuable as the stones themselves are, the stories are even more valuable.
That stone is so beautifully. Love the colors. Wow, that yellow and green are just perfect. HOLY WOW. Your son is a lucky young man.
To hear and understand the feelings and meaning of your opal makes them even more precious
The black opal. Very nice... Frog looks real kermet
There is something so genuine in the way you talk about the things you love I can't help but feel good after every video of yours I watch. Thanks for bringing the joy of something you are passionate about to so many other people.
Thank you so much 😊
Love Your channel. It reminds me of the way thing s used to be , when more people put a lot of LOVE, and care into everything they did.
@@Geopholus wow thank you 🙏 ❤️
I’m so happy that I learned how to do curing an opla
Omg the Frog is amazing. Talented man. You must be so.proud.x
How can you not love this guy. He is obviously living his dream job, he loves to bring beautiful stones out of rough ones. Hes a MASTER at what he does but hes so humble about it. Just watch his videos and you see he gets to a point sometimes where something bad happens (potch through the middle, sand in the worst spots etc) but through his skill he always brings a beautiful stone out of it. I love watching and hearing stories. Makes my day!
Thank you so much Josh. They are very kind words
The frog really is so well done. Superb detailing. Thank you so much for sharing your gems, family and friends.
great posting with the stories behind the gems. You introduced the lovely young lady as an employee (you are fired, LOL!) but she has got to be family since she feels like part of your family, and she added to the family value of this posting . Again, very nice posting. I have only gotten into your site in the last few months and forget how I ran across it, but you are one of my favorites except for some of my photography ones. I am a photographer that lives in the US states, Las Vegas, Nevada. I have lived here since 1969 and I do not gamble or go to the hotels or casinos. Those are for tourists
Thank you for sharing your life.
Very Pretty,well done..
Very nice video! You‘ve got a beautiful collection of opals. I wish you all the best in future and stay healthy;)
You're channel does so much for me, Justin. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your life with us.
Welcome 🙏
Omg the frog gave me all the feels and reminded me of my grandfather. Very much like your dad Justin, he was an amazing engineer, creator and artist. He left me a small parcel of opal rough when he passed (he used to make jewellery for my gran) There is some beautiful beautiful bright colour and I would love to learn to cut and polish so I can gift some pieces to family as a reminder of him but I am too scared that I would balls it up! . Your collection is awesome and the memories must be even better. Thank you for sharing ❤️
They are so amazing expecially the green tree frog your dad made absolutely stunning thank you both so much and thanks for sharing with us all Justin 😁👍
those are really special gems! A talented family!
I loved the opal that you have in the ring that you can choose the opal. It's such a blue that I really like!! Cool! Thanks for sharing with us!!
Words are so powerful either for good or for bad.. So beautiful stones you do get out of the treasures and gifts God has given you!!!
That ring is like a wedding dress that gets passed down from mother to daughter. Each generation puts their touch on it, but the sentiment is still rhere.
The stories are what make these opals B5s all around. Thank you for sharing your collection with us!
Thanks for showing part 2. Loved the frog, and the garnet. Oh and the opals of course. Oops, forgot the Saxon ring. Gorgeous!
thx 4 sharing
What a heartbreaking yet beautiful story about your Dad's ring was!! Tears with a redemption of joy at the end. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.💙💚🧡❤
those are super super fantastic stonez...😉😉😉😉
I love this frog 💖💖💖💖💖
what a collection! sweeet!
I have never cried over a crystal or gem. But when I saw the frog tears welled up in my eyes and I felt a rush of emotions. What an extraordinairy and special piece of true art that is. Thank you so much for showing it to us! Pure emotion.
Absolutely love your channel. Wish you and your family all the best❤
Treated myself to this over coffee this morning. Didn't expect the heartstrings, though I should have. Thank you for sharing, you're always so real and human with us
Great video. Great sharing of meaning and heart. Before this, I found your videos interesting. This makes your opals meaningful.
Wow, thank you! appreciate the kind words
I love seeing your private collection and hearing the stories behind them Justin.. The Frog is magnificent ❤
Justin, It came to my mind immediately as you told the story of your Father’s stone breaking that by your wife handing it to you at your most vulnerable time it represents the heartbreak you must have felt losing him and the stone now contains this, which makes it even more precious.
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Thanks for sharing your collection so far, and the special stories you associate with each piece. Loved the final carving in particular -- which reminded me of a sculpture I made in year 10 art (of the same subject, about the size of a rock melon, or 2 large grapefruit). The original was in clay, which I used to make a rubber mould for a final piece in plaster.
Love the frog super cool
I think Melinda is less cleanup than the cute dog...really....seriously. Thanks for this...it is amazing how I remember just about every stone I cut. Love your skill and videos...I can't wait to visit the mines one day.