Opal miner needed my help cutting a gem worth $150,000 (raw and unfiltered)

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Published 2024-07-15
Be a fly on the wall and experience the excitement as these top black opals are cut and polished for a friend in my workshop. Watch some of the best cutting I’ve ever done! My friend visited, unsure how to handle the best opals they had ever mined. They were on edge as I chopped and sliced these precious gems to perfection, but in the end, they were thrilled with the stunning results. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at the art of opal cutting!

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All Comments (21)
  • @laurencehastings7473
    Congratulations ! You read that stone perfectly and cut it to perfection. Those stones are simply beautiful and cut by a true master.
  • @W.MOpals
    This is why justin is a master cutter, we are so lucky to be able to listen and learn from him
  • @troutymctrouttrout3809
    I think that might be the most colorful opal I've ever seen. i didn't even know opals could have some of those colors. What a banger gem you just cut.
  • @davidcolley5995
    I saw all that sand and the holes and thought, Justin can't save this one. Was I wrong. Beautiful!!
  • @elizabethwitt2621
    That uncut opal was so unusual and breathtaking! The stones turned out amazing, Justin! 👏👏💐💐💃💃💯💯
  • @karmabyforce1
    These have to be some of the prettiest opals I've ever seen
  • @badomaji
    Wow. Every piece of that roughy came out totally mesmerizing. Saxton has the camera angle, distance, and focus just right here - like we are right there with you.
  • @Cliffepoos
    That was the most beautiful set of stones I have ever seen you cut. Breathtaking, just breathtaking.
  • @JamieP43
    yeah that stone looked super tricky, done blame the miners coming to you whatsoever. what an amazing job
  • @chrismack5908
    Thank you all for your wonderful lives with us! Blessings to you all!
  • @shelleysteward3041
    They knew who to bring it to. If anyone could bring out the best in opal it’s you. Absolutely stunning results 💥
  • @markjones7124
    I enjoyed the raw uncut footage. You were in your zone with no distractions. This is you at your best doing what you do!
  • @danayneal4409
    A gorgeous set of stones AND the satisfaction of helping out a neighbor? You know they will remember this next time they find a whooper ❤😊❤
  • @RaymondBCrisp
    I never cease to be amazed at the beauty you are able to elicit out of these wonderful stones.
  • @rosemaryabbott1020
    Wow!🤩 That’s a Gorgeous bunch of 🌈 colors. They look like stars they shine so bright!
  • @patricklarkin4389
    I am so thankful for you and your videos Justin! I was actually surprised at how much I have learned from you! As you cut this stone My wife and I were providing commentary talking about what we thought you would do and surprisingly we pre commentated every single action! What a testimony to your ability to teach your art! Thank you Justin you are appreciated more than you know and the beauty you bring to the world is commendable!!!!!
  • @davidgraham7223
    Wow!!! I loved hearing the background chit chat as you did your magic on that sandy stone! Loved it, now I need to go to my shop and play with some rough I have….thanks again Justin.
  • @brucesr8744
    WOW, the color and flash are some of the greatest examples you have shown us. Spectacular workmanship on a true treasure.