Could this rough opal be the cut of the year? I'm going in

This is without a doubt, the opal cut of the year!

This nobby was presented to me on my last trip to Lightning Ridge for the asking price of AUD$2000.
With the help of the Gemstone Flashlight, I was able to analyze the nobby for inclusions pre-purchase. The light reached 3/4's of the way into the piece of rough showing it was quite clean.
This gave me the confidence that it should cut a relatively clean gem.
So I paid the good man and couldn't wait to get the piece home and onto the wheel!

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[SubjectiveFunny]

You know Justin, over the past year or so I've been fed a lot of negativity from YouTube. I've spent a lot of my time focusing on negative topics in the world. I've been watching everything relating to politics and all the things that are going wrong in the world, and this is seriously degraded my mental health, which is something I never thought I would say out loud. But channels like yours really help in improving my mindset and providing me with some positive things to focus on. Thank you for what you do. I truly appreciated and marvel at your work.

[toddtate]

I had no desire to cut gems. But I love watching you work. The excitement you feel, I feel as well. Same with the not so great moments. But all and all, I applaude you sir! With every video I find myself mentally making space in my garage for cutting wheels.

[myoldusernamewastaken]

“Flaw” or not, that webbing is really special and adds something entirely unique to that stone. Absolutely gorgeous.

[QuestionsStuff]

Theres something wrong with me When I see our breathtakingly beautiful opals My heart starts to beat faster and I get a lump in my throat.. The way the earth has formed these jewels of nature never ceases to amaze me and give me joy ...

[thenodiggardener]

"I bet you're going to have to cut that", and sits here with my smug on when you go to cut it, like I'm an expert on this now instead of screaming 'NO, don't do it, Justin!' 🤣🤣🤣Lovely pair of stones. Great cutting, and thanks for leaving all the footage in.

[TTDawg]

I just love Opals. One if my friends brought me one back from Australia. I take it out of its case and tilt it to see all the colors. What a gift from mother earth

[ConnorSinclairCavin]

The “webbing” actually looks awesome, i really wish that the whole “if its not a traditional pattern its bad” culture around not only opal but also other stones would be put to rest, i cannot imagine just how many amazing pieces have been lost just because it wasnt the exact shape or exact look they had in the book for “standards”, honestly, getting more varieties of a gem into circulation feels like it would aid the gem more, as not every person want that exact same pattern that is so hyped up by the people gatekeeping what it takes to be a beautiful gem. Or how something like this could have been an amazing teardrop-like shape, which would have taken that beautiful water life style pattern and made the shape reflect the form

[eloerch]

I love that there are 2 distinct chapters when cutting the Opal, the first is discovery which is the unkown, the risk etc. The second is that 3xact moment where u know in entirety what the stone will end up looking like and you go into autopilot/muscle memory to clean it up. Very satisfying to watch, thank you.

[corylane]

I learn something new about opals every time I watch you cut.

[RoysFineGems]

I liked the webbing in this stone. It's like the grout in a stone floor, framing the flagstones.❤

[DoFbyProxy]

The heartbeat overlay is unnecessarily nerve wracking, and I'm here for it. 😂 Keep doing what you're doing! I've definitely been enjoying your videos, thank you for putting these up! It's always really cool to hear the estimated price these end up being, and the process is absolutely fascinating!

[karlahall]

I love it when you don't edit your videos. It's part of the journey that makes watching your videos an experience rather than simple entertainment. Thank you for that, Justin. They came out so beautiful 😍. I'm so glad because seeing you sad just sucks. But your joyful excitement is contagious 😊❤. Thank you!

[DaveWillis-ft]

Thank you for showing the whole process. You take mother nature's beauty and make it shine to a new level

[steveclark]

Wow, thank you Justin for sharing this with me ! I had watched your video showing this Opal in the rough ! I made the comment that it would be a beautiful Opal ! Only because I loved the way it looked on the end !

[zaubergarden]

Bless this particular sand spot for suggesting just the perfect place to cut for two gorgeous gemstones!

[adrianvaldez]

Whoever edited the sounds for this video needs to go to Hollywood it had me on the edge of my seat hahah

[jdl.]

Its the Artist in you that draws me to your channel! I love watching and appreciate your time....

[Ramona-TX]

They are stunning even the one with the gray webbing in it. I would be a proud owner of either gem. You knocked it out of the park with your work on this unique rough opal. I love watching you bring the beauty out. Thank you for sharing what you. Carry on and be safe.

[Fambamm-ibpw]

Beautiful stones, congratulations ❤
I recently received the purple crystal opal necklace polished on both sides I ordered from you guys. It's a Mother's Day gift for my wife. I couldn't wait to give it to her, so she got it the day I received it. She loved it, thank you for everything you put into your craft ❤️

[W.MOpals]

Once again, displaying your elite knowledge of the opals and its fields! Risk taking paid off today, thank you for sharing 😊