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

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

Explore loose Ethiopian opal gemstones. Discover Ethiopian Welo Opals which are perfect for jewelry making and gemstone enthusiasts. Choose from a wide variety of Ethiopian opal, faceted Ethiopian opals, and Ethiopian opal beads. Whether you’re looking for Ethiopian crystal opal or unique freeform Ethiopian opal, we have something to suit every taste and project. Explore our premium selection of Welo opal loose stones today.

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ID: 573438
Weight: 0.84ct
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 33.26
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ID: 679761
Weight: 7.14ct
Size: 19.9 x 12.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 214.20
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ID: 679932
Weight: 7.64ct
Size: 16.8 x 13.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 275.04
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ID: 679821
Weight: 6.68ct
Size: 20 x 10 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 240.48
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ID: 572774
Weight: 1.01ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.00
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ID: 663967
Weight: 1.43ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 47.19
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ID: 573422
Weight: 1.90ct
Size: 13 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 75.24
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ID: 679822
Weight: 5.36ct
Size: 12 x 12 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 192.96
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ID: 478398
Weight: 1.84ct
Size: 13.8 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 77.28
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ID: 536904
Weight: avg. 0.81 ct / each
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Price: $ 19.73
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ID: 572785
Weight: 0.64ct
Size: 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 21.12
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ID: 679441
Weight: 5.66ct
Size: 16 x 12 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 169.80
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ID: 679960
Weight: 3.34ct
Size: 13.1 x 9.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 112.22
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ID: 540981
Weight: avg. 0.87 ct / each
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Price: $ 21.71
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ID: 576000
Weight: 4.38ct
Size: 12.5 x 12.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 131.40
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ID: 697408
Weight: 2.17ct
Size: 13.4 x 8.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 65.75
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ID: 517228
Weight: 1.25ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 49.50
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ID: 696784
Weight: 1.71ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.82
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ID: 516217
Weight: 2.79ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 92.07
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ID: 503728
Weight: avg. 1.26 ct / each
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Price: $ 36.59
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ID: 477536
Weight: 3.04ct (total)
Size: 6.5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 85.51
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ID: 693068
Weight: 1.70ct
Size: 11.2 x 7.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.06
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ID: 701132
Weight: 1.89ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 56.70
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ID: 505827
Weight: 2.74ct
Size: 12 x 9.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 69.05
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ID: 505384
Weight: avg. 0.32 ct / each
Size: 6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Price: $ 8.91
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ID: 723310
Weight: 1.50ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 54.00
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ID: 696788
Weight: 0.60ct
Size: 9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 18.18
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ID: 462723
Weight: 1.48ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 78.14
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ID: 746088
Weight: 3.00ct
Size: 13.5 x 7.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 105.30
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ID: 744610
Weight: 1.40ct
Size: 11.1 x 8.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 49.00
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ID: 477568
Weight: 1.92ct (total)
Size: 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 5 pcs
Price: $ 54.01
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ID: 310306
Weight: 0.95ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 50.16
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ID: 315325
Weight: 1.54ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 85.38
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ID: 746576
Weight: 1.81ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 55.91
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ID: 679823
Weight: 3.38ct
Size: 13.9 x 7.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 121.68
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ID: 723564
Weight: 1.32ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 47.52
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ID: 664009
Weight: 1.18ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 46.73
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ID: 746355
Weight: 1.20ct
Size: 9.6 x 6.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.07
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ID: 368953
Weight: 3.69ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 6 pcs
Price: $ 132.14
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ID: 480812
Weight: 5.15ct (total)
Size: 4.6 x 4.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 40 pcs
Price: $ 44.05
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ID: 664145
Weight: 0.82ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.47
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ID: 679982
Weight: 7.51ct
Size: 17 x 12.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 270.36
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ID: 490821
Weight: 1.73ct
Size: 11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 57.84
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ID: 723513
Weight: 2.32ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 83.52
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ID: 647355
Weight: 0.42ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 15.12
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ID: 320213
Weight: 1.37ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 81.38
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ID: 697506
Weight: 1.45ct
Size: 17.1 x 6.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.93
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ID: 477457
Weight: 3.15ct (total)
Size: 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 88.61
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ID: 723501
Weight: 1.83ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 65.88
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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: 462367
Weight: 1.60ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 84.48
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ID: 461737
Weight: 1.51ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 70.48
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ID: 723452
Weight: 1.59ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 57.24
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ID: 309485
Weight: 0.76ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.14
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ID: 664667
Weight: 1.21ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 47.92
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ID: 615269
Weight: 1.41ct
Size: 9.4 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 46.54
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ID: 723275
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.76
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ID: 724019
Weight: 1.72ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 61.92
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ID: 723322
Weight: 0.55ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 19.80
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ID: 723321
Weight: 0.54ct
Size: 7.1 x 5.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 19.44
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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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