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Results of LIVE. I give detailed description of black opals
23/06/2022
Thanks for joining me once again for a fun filled LIVE show. I am always blown away by how many of you come and watch and its appreciated.
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53:15
Let’s go LIVE and play with some uncut gems
21/06/2022
Join Justin and Tamika for a fun filled rough out session playing with opals.
We have some nice rough opals to work on this week and lets hope they show us bright gem color.
Our new merch is available here.
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We have t-shirts in all sizes a
34:28
Does this rough opal become the cut of the decade?
14/06/2022
Thanks for joining us — this is a rough opal cut you will not forget
I spent two weeks observing this gem, drawing on it and planning the cut.
Purchasing one piece of Grawin Seam Opal for $25K comes with undeniable pressures when it is time to cut it. There may be a crack I didn't see or potch in t
44:15
LIVE opal roughing out session with Justin
7/06/2022
As promised I have the parcel here for you to buy if you like. I have priced very well to make a decent profit https://blackopaldirect.com/product/rough-opal/rough-opal-parcels/55-00-ct-rough-and-rubbed-opal-parcel-10pc/
Join Justin while he cuts and grinds his way through some rough opal to find g
17:36
Justin show’s the latest additions to his opal collection
31/05/2022
Join us as we take you through the latest additions to Justin's personal opal collection.
You'll see some of the clearest Crystal Opals you have laid your eyes on — with the addition of some incredible Black Opals that live on our website.
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03:53
I polished the gem opals from the Live in time
26/05/2022
Welcome to the results of the last LIVE. All the gems for sale are linked below. Enjoy
https://blackopaldirect.com/product/dark-opal/4-80-ct-dark-opal-12-1x10-2x6-1mm/
https://blackopaldirect.com/product/black-opals/1-38-ct-black-opal-8-4x7-9x3-2mm/
https://blackopaldirect.com/product/white-opal/4-
56:11
A top gem rough opal LIVE session
24/05/2022
Join me LIVE for a session of high grade rough opal with high potential. This should be a good one
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14:17
950 carat uncut gem rough opal - I'm going in!
17/05/2022
Join me as we uncover what lies beneath the surface of this colossal rough opal from Lightning Ridge. There are challenges to be had when tackling an opal of this size and you need to make sure you have the right equipment to get the best result.
So stick around and see what we end up with!
Thanks
26:32
Rough out session - see what comes out of the rough opal parcel
10/05/2022
Join Justin for the second part of the rough out session on the seam opal parcel.
The first half was a bit underwhelming so see if the second half is any better.
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01:03:04
Roughing and grinding to find gem opals
3/05/2022
Join me for an hour of time on the wheel grinding our way through a rough parcel of opal. Sit back and enjoy the chatter of what I’m thinking while exploring it to find gems.
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52:55
LIVE from Gemquarters. We play rough "OPAL"
26/04/2022
Join Justin and Tamika for another LIVE Session on the rough opal.
We have a few pieces that have huge potential so stay tuned and see what Mother Nature and Justin can come up with.
If you have seen it. Have a look a the LIVE we did on Facebook last Friday. Link below
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10:47
Green uncut gem has high potential to cut a fire cracker!
19/04/2022
All aboard the opal bus for this week's cutting journey! Justin uncovers the beauties of Australian rough opal. Justin takes this little rough opal to his cutting wheel and transforms it into a beautiful ring stone.
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39:21
LIVE opal session from Gemquarters with Justin and Tamika
12/04/2022
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18:29
Rough nobby and seam opal cutting session — let's see what colourful gems appear.
29/03/2022
Something a little different for your viewing pleasure — we have pre-recorded what a YouTube Live would usually look like. I have put together a nice little parcel of nobby and seam opal to rough out and see if we have any cracking gems inside.
Tune in to watch the first step in the process of cutt
13:06
Glowing rough opal has the potential to cut a top gem
22/03/2022
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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49:04
Join us LIVE for great session talking & roughing opal.
15/03/2022
Join us for a show & tell of opal types and patterns — then we'll move on over to the wheel to cut some rough gems opals!
As promised, here are the links to each opal on our website ☺️
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https://blackopaldirect.
10:43
$40,000 of gem opals set in an epoxy resin table
8/03/2022
From uncut gems to fine finished opals. I make a table that tells a story of where opal comes from and how it makes its journey to its final home. The opal table represents the opal industry as a whole and the fact that every step of the way plays an important role.
The beaten by sand project has a
34:32
LIVE opal cutting jam session
1/03/2022
Join me for a fun event of roughing out opal and banter.
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06:25
Sliced this rough opal for double the profit - Inside was a surprise!
22/02/2022
Join Justin for a feel good view into the world of opal cutting.
The amazing gem came to Justin as it was and he didn’t believe it was cut to its potential. So Justin sliced it into pieces to find even better color inside. Enjoy the ride.
Also if you are interested in the gems in the video. they
02:47
Results of the first LIVE opal cutting session - year 2022
17/02/2022
See the results of the first LIVE show in our new workshop. I have been so excited to share with you this new and amazing workspace and now we can
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49:43
Join me for the first LIVE rough opal session of the year
15/02/2022
Its been a while since we moved workshops and I am so proud to say that the new workshop is now ready to go. We will do a full rundown of the workshop and have a play with some rough opal to see if we can score some nice gems out of them.
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00:22
Some amazing gems we are showing at the Tucson gem show.
3/02/2022
11:44
LIVE from the Tucson show
3/02/2022
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09:04
An opal carving FAIL that plans changed for the better
25/01/2022
Tune in to see a fail turn into a win!
When I received this piece of rough opal, its organic shape reminded me of a map of Australia — this could be a fun project!
Well, it didn't quite work out as planned unfortunately but our redirection gave us success in cutting some great gems.
For those of
00:21
The best gem black opal I have ever owned
19/01/2022
Come and see the this amazing gem at the Tucson gem show GJX tent booth 329
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04:50
Searching for the ultimate black opal. I found it after 60 years
18/01/2022
The discovery of a black opal of this calibre rarely occurs, which makes it so special when they are unearthed. However, when the story behind the gem is just as remarkable, then you know that serendipity has stepped in.
Join me as I take you through the story of this incredible gem and how it's co
12:52
See our new workshop LIVE
18/01/2022
Join us LIVE to be the first to see our new workshop. I take you on tour of the new workshop and its features. It is not totally finished and we cant cut any rough opals at the moment but I do show you a glimpse of the ultimate gem black opal that my father and I have been searching for for 60 years
15:17
Uncut gem, erupting with color gets cut open and polished
4/01/2022
A Witches hat Nobby is unique to Lightning Ridge and is one of the strangest formations we get. It looks like a mini volcano.
Nobody really knows what they were or why they were formed in this way.
Opal hunters search far and wide for a gem like this one. The color bursting out the edges of this un
01:40
Over and out 2021 — 2022, we have big plans for you!
21/12/2021
To all our valued and loyal subscribers and everyone else who has discovered us along the way, thank you for being so supportive throughout the past 12 months.
Your enthusiasm for what we do and your love of Opal is why we keep doing what we do and share it all with you.
We can't wait to show you wh
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Last LIVE for the year join me and cut some nice rough opal Ep101
14/12/2021
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