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Loose Ethiopian Opal: Shop Natural Welo Opals, Ethiopian Gemstones for Jewelry, Wholesale Ethiopian Opal

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ID: 309343
Weight: 0.74ct
Size: 8.1 x 6.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.18
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ID: 705667
Weight: 1.12ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 33.60
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ID: 724152
Weight: 1.14ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.04
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ID: 692464
Weight: 4.05ct
Size: 15.8 x 9.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 123.11
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ID: 461760
Weight: 1.56ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 55.16
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ID: 664006
Weight: 1.46ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 57.82
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ID: 723874
Weight: 1.15ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.40
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ID: 554445
Weight: 1.19ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.86
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ID: 323159
Weight: 1.85ct
Size: 14 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent/Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 84.36
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ID: 462842
Weight: 1.43ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 75.50
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ID: 501125
Weight: 1.25ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 49.50
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ID: 518358
Weight: 1.22ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 48.31
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ID: 664539
Weight: 1.80ct
Size: 15.2 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 71.28
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ID: 723243
Weight: 1.31ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 47.16
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ID: 473257
Weight: 5.55ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 153.34
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ID: 723757
Weight: 1.70ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 61.20
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ID: 723756
Weight: 0.87ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 31.32
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ID: 705400
Weight: 1.24ct
Size: 9.2 x 7.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.20
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ID: 723524
Weight: 0.75ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 27.00
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ID: 705353
Weight: 0.88ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 26.40
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ID: 745527
Weight: 7.51ct
Size: 20.7 x 11.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 375.50
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ID: 692734
Weight: 2.02ct
Size: 11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 61.40
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ID: 744099
Weight: 2.11ct
Size: 12.5 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 105.50
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ID: 315077
Weight: 1.42ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 78.72
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ID: 537520
Weight: 0.82ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 24.26
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ID: 723281
Weight: 0.64ct
Size: 7.6 x 5.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 23.04
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ID: 723984
Weight: 1.03ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.08
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ID: 723990
Weight: 0.68ct
Size: 6.8 x 5.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 24.48
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ID: 693212
Weight: 1.25ct (total)
Size: 9.6 x 7.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 5 pcs
Price: $ 37.99
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ID: 723451
Weight: 1.40ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 50.40
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ID: 723355
Weight: 1.59ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 57.24
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ID: 723311
Weight: 1.19ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.84
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ID: 723572
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.76
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ID: 498283
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.14
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ID: 679649
Weight: 2.16ct
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 77.76
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ID: 723330
Weight: 1.04ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 37.44
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ID: 744093
Weight: 2.04ct
Size: 14.3 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 102.00
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ID: 723510
Weight: 1.05ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 37.80
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ID: 723309
Weight: 0.89ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 32.04
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ID: 724151
Weight: 0.89ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.04
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ID: 724030
Weight: 1.23ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 44.28
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ID: 519091
Weight: 0.91ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 30.03
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ID: 648290
Weight: 0.71ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 25.56
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ID: 593289
Weight: 2.01ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 79.60
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ID: 664151
Weight: 1.11ct
Size: 9.7 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.96
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ID: 726486
Weight: 1.58ct
Size: 10.5 x 7.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 53.09
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ID: 724223
Weight: 0.48ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 17.28
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ID: 724004
Weight: 1.23ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 44.28
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ID: 647356
Weight: 0.81ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 29.16
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ID: 723502
Weight: 1.97ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 70.92
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ID: 723878
Weight: 0.95ct
Size: 8.7 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 34.20
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ID: 679901
Weight: 2.21ct
Size: 8 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 74.26
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ID: 723519
Weight: 0.50ct
Size: 7 x 5.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 18.00
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ID: 514541
Weight: 1.28ct
Size: 10 x 6.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.24
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ID: 535411
Weight: 1.32ct
Size: 11 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.66
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ID: 744004
Weight: 4.03ct
Size: 14.7 x 11.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 201.50
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ID: 723358
Weight: 2.09ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 75.24
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ID: 343059
Weight: 1.56ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 92.66
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ID: 679975
Weight: 17.25ct
Size: 23.3 x 18 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 621.00
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ID: 554185
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.96
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FAQs

What makes Ethiopian opals unique?

Ethiopian opals, particularly Ethiopian Welo opals, are known for their incredible play of color and unique patterns. These gemstones are highly sought after for their vibrant hues and versatility in jewelry making. From raw Ethiopian opal to faceted Ethiopian opals, each stone offers exceptional beauty.

What is the difference between Welo opals and other Ethiopian opals?

Welo opals are a specific type of Ethiopian opal that come from the Welo region. They are prized for their durability and stunning play of color. Many prefer loose Welo opals for custom jewelry designs due to their bright and vivid appearance.

Can I buy loose Ethiopian opals for custom jewelry?

Yes! Loose Ethiopian opals are perfect for creating unique custom jewelry pieces. You can choose from a variety of options, including natural Ethiopian opals, freeform Ethiopian opals, and Ethiopian opal beads to match your design preferences.

Are Ethiopian opals durable?

While Ethiopian opals are relatively durable, they are softer than some other gemstones. Care is needed to protect your Welo opal gemstones and other Ethiopian opal loose stones from scratches and harsh conditions.

How do I care for Ethiopian opals?

To maintain the brilliance of your loose Ethiopian opals, avoid exposure to extreme temperatures and harsh chemicals. Clean them gently with a soft cloth. This applies to all types, including Ethiopian crystal opals, semi-precious Ethiopian opals, and Welo opal loose stones.

Are Ethiopian opals available in different forms?

Yes! You can find Ethiopian opals in various forms, including raw Ethiopian opal, faceted Ethiopian opals, Ethiopian opal rough, and Ethiopian opal beads. These options cater to different needs, from collectors to jewelry makers.

Why are Ethiopian Welo opals popular among collectors?

Ethiopian Welo opals are popular due to their vibrant colors, durability, and unique patterns. They are available in diverse styles, such as freeform Ethiopian opals, Welo opal gemstones, and polished Ethiopian opal loose stones, making them a favorite among collectors.

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