Turning a fossil into the best crystal opal I have ever cut
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ค. 2024
- Off the back of my last trip out to the Lightning Ridge Opal mines, I came back with this epic Shell Fossil.
This is one of the most incredible Crystal Opals we have witnessed in a very long time.
From its clear and glassy appearance to its vibrant showcase of colors and patterns, this is the deciding factor in taking it from a fossil to a polished opal.
My approach to cutting this gem is to be extremely cautious not to lose any play of color, there is no room for error.
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it needs a setting that shows both the back and the front. They are both so stunning you truly can't pick. As for a price, that is easy, if you never sell it, it will always be rightfully "priceless !"
Yesm.. spinny pendant go brrrrrrr
It looks like a globe showing continents. A real beauty.
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The camera is making it beautiful, wishing I could see it in person. Wow its amazing!
The 'back' for me...but its truly a pure drop that deserves a band setting and spinner clasp to show both 'sides'..even they where incredible on the dop stick
Maybe a small, rotating case that lights the gem itself perfectly and would be an amazing addition to an opal shop? Pretty sure that's going into the collection, and not a setting!
I'm thinking that keeping it in a personal place would be the safest place. In a shop and on display, it wouldn't have much protection from unscrupulous people.
The reason you can't put a value on this Opal is because it is "priceless" ! Absolutely beautiful. I love the depth/3D effect.
gotta say the back... that misterious black that suddenly gets a ray of greens and yellows is just amazing. Surreal gem! great cut. I wouldn't let it go either.
I also think its super cool you still fall in love with these opals after all the years and time you have spent with them. You are not tired of looking at them!
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That opal doesn’t need a setting. I’m picturing rotating display table with its own spotlight. ❤
What a treasure!
Its mine, My Precious, Its mine, its mine its mine, my precious.
WOW!!! That Opal is just..BREATHTAKING!!!!! Just stunning on both sides. I can't pick which side I like better than the other!! Just GORGEOUS, Justin!! I don't blame you for keeping it for your own collection!! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
This beautiful opal is like capturing a rainbow in your hand. The back for me just shines crazy. Gorgeous job as always Justin
When I watch Black Opal Direct channel, I always try to remember to turn the video quality up on YT as it often keeps the lowest setting. I just changed it from "360" to HD (1080) and it really brings out the gems' beautiful colors. Sometimes I put it on slow motion too, as you roll it and watch the flashes of beautiful color. Thanks for the show.
If it hangs from a necklace, there is no front or back.
The back and the top! 😊
What a find. I'm blown away by the fact opal forms as fossils. That had to be the cut of a lifetime. A family heirloom for certain.
The back of that stone is truly out of this world!! I would honestly give that gem a fair price of 8600 per Carat.
The back is stunning ❤
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How beautiful! This is how a person can hold the aurora borealis in their hand!
Agreed. And nice to see you here
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The opal's play of colors are awesome and mesmurizing. What a fantastic gem!
She's truly a beauty.
I've never seen something with that brightness AND that clarity. What an amazing stone.
😮 That stone is so unreal!! Funny you should say it's out of this world. Right before you said that I was thinking it looked like a galaxy. I would definitely add it to your collection. Thank you for sharing such a special stone with us.
"Nothing that compares" is the best possible description. This stone is beyond the ken of imagination.
Both sides are beautiful but the depth of colour on the back side is just stunning.
I adore the back, beautiful example.
yeah the depth on the back makes it look phenomenal, love that side
That shell fossil opal is unbelievable....!!
I'm so happy for you that you've found another opal that you're just in love with. I hope that your Dad is looking down and beaming. Sharing the joy with you.
That's stunning mate 👌
Crystal is my kryptonite 🎉
Both sides are stunningly beautiful, if I had to pick, I would have to choose the back because of all that incredible depth.
That is one breathtaking opal!!
Back!
Definitely top right of the back , I'm getting the feeling that's one of the best gem you've done in years
Stunning! I think I actually like the back better. It’s hard to decide. What a wonderful gem!!!
The rays of the sun, captured in the moment of the stone. Breathtaking.
Cameras never capture the beauty of opal, so one that looks this good on film I can only imagine how it looks in person.
I'm actually finding myself choking up and starting to cry at the end of these videos. I've been following Justins channel for so long now I'm emotionally attached to every gem he cuts
The front is stunning, but the back is even better. The depth of it makes you feel like you're looking down from great height onto the surface of a breath-taking alien world of mountains and forests. I've never seen anything like it.
I never doubted that it woulld stay with you 😊
I love both sides - it’s fantastic
What a gorgeous stone. You must be ecstatic!
Thank you, if it were not for your channel I would never know so much about these jewels. It such a nice way of showing us the best of the best.
WOW, what a beauty !!! No matter what direction you look at from, it is stunning ❤
The most amazing Opal I have ever seen. I didn’t think it was possible to get any better than some of my other favorites you’ve done ❤❤❤❤
I agree, the back just flashes color a little better. That's got to be one of the most beautiful crystal opals I've ever had the pleasure to see. 😯
It’s gorgeous. I completely understand why you want to keep it for your collection. Thank you for sharing it.
The back has a better pattern but the front is stunning also. Keep it for your collection Justin. Your heart would break to sell it 😊
Wow, amazing opal! Glad to hear you've decided to keep it.
The front is stunning but the back the back is amazingly beautiful and of the highest quality I've ever seen congratulations on adding this to your collection
Beyond awesome. Thanks for taking us along.
The back is definitely its best side. That is a six figure stone if I've ever seen one.
The back is the most amazing opal flash, color, and depth I've ever seen. While the front is absolutely beautiful as well, and flawless... if you said each side were 2 different gems, I would pay more for the view from the back.
Can I have your life for just one day, a day like that would last me a lifetime. You are truly blessed.
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I love it!!! Its beautiful!! Congrats! I'd love to see that one in person!!!
Congrats, Justin. What a beautiful stone. I want to buy my wife a nice opal to put in jewelry...but I sort of want one of these stones just to hold in my own hands!
I have been watching your videos for many years this one is my fav gem ever, I wish I can buy one from you
That stone is phenomenal! I think I like the front best. It reminds me of the photos of the the nebulas from space. It needs to be put in a display case that allows it to be suspended and rotate. Thank you for sharing.❤😮😮
Well Justin, that stone is beautiful! I thought the front was the best…but then my eyes focused on the back….OMG back by applause! Keep it, like you say, once it’s sold, it’s gone. A family heirloom makes more sense to me, I share that perspective. Thanks again
Wow, Justin, that is just stunning. And I reckon $100,000 at least. I mean, where could you find another one? Someone will pay whatever price you ask.
Very beautiful congratulations on your new addition to the collection.
I am Awe Struck with this stunning beauty. You are right to keep it for your collection. It would be hard to let this rare beauty go into another's hands. God bless!
Yesss, it's a keeper!
And another precious stone for your collection.
Congratulations🎉
Thank you for sharing that with us Justin, but honestly, how could you not ???
I know crystal opals are some of your favorites, but this one takes the cake.
Just wow !
I love the top of the gem, it’s almost like a big drop of water which contains its own world, its own eco system.
But the absolute depth of the back of it reminds me of a marble it’s so clear.
Very happy for you sir, and very happy you shared it.
Agreed it’s a phenomenal gem
It's a tiny universe in 8.6 carats. What a lovely, lovely stone! Beautiful work as always, and congratulations!
Thank you! Cheers!
GORGEOUS! Thank you for sharing with us, letting us see such a breathtakingly stunning beauty! - and your skillful work that really makes such a treasure shine brilliantly!
That's absolutely stunning and one of a kind.
Mr Justin , thank you for insight and tutorials for your lovely creations with opals I do a bit of work with Spencer Idaho opals . Thank you for all yours and your father's knowledge. God bless to you and family . Rock on
PS I'd put that in my collection as well simply stunning
So freaking beautiful Justin , congratulations! Damn
Cracking stone. I understand why it is going to be cut. I am very happy you have the resources to buy that piece. I THANK you for sharing the journey with US! I cannot decide. that back is just as stunning as the front, and vice versa.
Gorgeous! I have to say, I think I like the back better -- more variety of colour (at least what we can see on camera!) Either way, I don't blame you for putting it into your collections. Wow.
Justin after watching your videos for sometime I decided to jump in with both feet and purchased a new cabking and I've never looked back. And honestly it's the most rewarding hobby I've ever come across Thanks to you!!!
P.S my Wife is absolutely thrilled but she's wanting something made from every opal I cut...lol
By the way the fossil opal is Absolutely beautiful.
WOW!!! Justine, that's the most beautiful and colorful opal I've seen you cut yet. Thank you so much for sharing this with us ❤️. When you were spinning the opal while you were cutting it. It was beautiful because it looked like a rainbow 🌈. Not only is it so beautiful, but it was beautiful while you were cutting it. What a treat😊
Stunning gem
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I agree the back of the crystal takes the cake! Thank you for sharing the cutting process. It’s rare to find opal like that and even rarer for some one to show it being cut, we are lucky to have you Justin!
You are so welcome!
So glad it's going in your collection... and I think the front is slightly nicer with the mix of colors. What a beauty! 👊❤️
Thanks for sharing such a relaxing & pleasurable experience. Glad you are keeping it, I wouldn't let go either.
Awesome moments with you Justin. x 😻🏴🌠
Amazing, I think I like the back better but both sides are stunning.
What a beautiful opal!! ❤
Both sides of that stone are heavenly. I think the front has better up-front, smack you in the face color. The back side has all the depth, and layers of much subtler flashes. This is what I see through the camera. To me, the fact that at some point that opal was the home of a living creature adds a depth of meaning that few other opals could equal.
Thanks for sharing this polishing journey with us, Justin! It should be a focal stone for your collection.
Fabulous......it's literally a 'looking glass'.........of geometric shapes, alleys, and streets of light!!!
I'm mesmerized❤️
Oh it's amazing dear Justin and both sides are stunning! 👋💎👍 I can't choose a favorite side, that's impossible. I wish that I could hold the opal in my hand and and watch it for some hours and get lost in it's colorplay. What a dream opal Justin with a galaxy of colors! I can understand that this rare opal is a keeper too! Wonderful, Justin and thank you for the video, so enjoyable and greetings to you all at BOD! 👋♥️👍
Wow, I don’t usually like the crystals but this IS breathtaking.❤
I see a pattern of you going back to your old Gemasta friend when you have a stone like this one.. the comfort level is understood!🙂✌️
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How absolutely gorgeous - thank you so much for sharing
It looks like the Earth, as seen from space! Beautiful ❤️
Amazing Justin. Love to see it!
The back is just amazing with so much going on and so much depth,, just absolute stunning...
How beautiful 😮
Thanks for the show Justin and Co, Greetings from OriMike in Granby, Colorado!
And thank you Justin also of course 😊
I'm glad you're keeping that one. I had to sell my gem pinfire black opal gents ring, and never seen another like it. ❤😊
Absolutely beautiful stone.
I'd LOVE to be the lucky jeweler to create a piece that showcases that entire gem! SO BEAUTIFUL, I'm glad you polished it all way round! AMAZING cutting, as usual! Bravo Justin!
thank you for sharing the adventure and information and experiences awesome opal Cristal, what color and depth ,I probably wouldn't sell it either. a really rare find.a real keeper.😮just in awh.
Absolutely stunning Opal Justin & in my opinion the back is the front and the front is the back. There's no point in even calling a "back" on something as beautiful as this Opal is. Just let the eyes enjoy it from all angles. Amazing work with it too Justin, your craftsmanship is frikn second to none, love how you cut Opals.
absolutely beautiful
Phenomenal stone. I'm so glad Opal is my birthstone. They're magical.
Wow that is amazing one of the nicest I've seen on your channel the back is the 🏆.
Wow. It hurt my eyes when you turned it over. Like an eye cramp from how intense the colors were. Most amazing colors.