Ethiopian Opal Gemstones: Precious Opal from Ethiopia, All Shapes ...

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Stone Type:	Loose Black Opal
Black Opal Weight:	2.62 ct Black Opal
Black Opal Shape:	Cushion-Cut Black Opal
Black Opal Size:	15.5 x 7.6 mm Black Opal
Black Opal Color:	Multicolor Black Opal
Black Opal Clarity:	Translucent Black Opal
Black Opal Origin:	Ethiopia Black Opal
Black Opal Treatment:	Smoked
Black Opal Quantity:	1
Black Opal Certificate:	GemSelect
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Stone Type:	Loose Black Opal
Black Opal Weight:	5.36 ct Black Opal
Black Opal Shape:	Cushion Cabochon Black Opal
Black Opal Size:	11.9 x 11.7 mm Black Opal
Black Opal Color:	Multicolor Black Opal
Black Opal Clarity:	Opaque Black Opal
Black Opal Origin:	Ethiopia Black Opal
Black Opal Treatment:	Smoked
Black Opal Quantity:	1
Black Opal Certificate:	GemSelect
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Stone Type:	Loose Opal
Opal Weight:	1.39 ct Opal
Opal Shape:	Cushion Cabochon Opal
Opal Size:	8.8 x 6.5 mm Opal
Opal Color:	Multicolor Opal
Opal Clarity:	Transparent Opal
Opal Origin:	Ethiopia Opal
Opal Treatment:	Untreated
Opal Quantity:	1
Opal Certificate:	GemSelect
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Item Description
Stone Type:	Loose Black Opal
Black Opal Weight:	1.00 ct Black Opal
Black Opal Shape:	Cushion-Cut Black Opal
Black Opal Size:	11.1 x 6.1 mm Black Opal
Black Opal Color:	Multicolor Black Opal
Black Opal Clarity:	Translucent Black Opal
Black Opal Origin:	Ethiopia Black Opal
Black Opal Treatment:	Smoked
Black Opal Quantity:	1
Black Opal Certificate:	GemSelect
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Stone Type:	Loose Opal
Opal Weight:	1.98 ct Opal
Opal Shape:	Cushion Cabochon Opal
Opal Size:	9.7 x 6.9 mm Opal
Opal Color:	Multicolor Opal
Opal Clarity:	Opaque Opal
Opal Origin:	Ethiopia Opal
Opal Treatment:	Untreated
Opal Quantity:	1
Opal Certificate:	GemSelect
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Stone Type:	Loose Black Opal
Black Opal Weight:	4.60 ct Black Opal
Black Opal Shape:	Cushion Cabochon Black Opal
Black Opal Size:	16.9 x 9.3 mm Black Opal
Black Opal Color:	Multicolor Black Opal
Black Opal Clarity:	Opaque Black Opal
Black Opal Origin:	Ethiopia Black Opal
Black Opal Treatment:	Smoked
Black Opal Quantity:	1
Black Opal Certificate:	GemSelect
Product Description:

Item Description
Stone Type:	Loose Black Opal
Black Opal Weight:	4.00 ct Black Opal
Black Opal Shape:	Cushion Cabochon Black Opal
Black Opal Size:	17.9 x 8.5 mm Black Opal
Black Opal Color:	Multicolor Black Opal
Black Opal Clarity:	Opaque Black Opal
Black Opal Origin:	Ethiopia Black Opal
Black Opal Treatment:	Smoked
Black Opal Quantity:	1
Black Opal Certificate:	GemSelect
Product Description:

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Stone Type:	Loose Black Opal
Black Opal Weight:	3.38 ct Black Opal
Black Opal Shape:	Cushion Cabochon Black Opal
Black Opal Size:	13.9 x 7.9 mm Black Opal
Black Opal Color:	Multicolor Black Opal
Black Opal Clarity:	Opaque Black Opal
Black Opal Origin:	Ethiopia Black Opal
Black Opal Treatment:	Smoked
Black Opal Quantity:	1
Black Opal Certificate:	GemSelect
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Item Description
Stone Type:	Loose Opal
Opal Weight:	3.39 ct Opal
Opal Shape:	Cushion Cabochon Opal
Opal Size:	12.4 x 8.5 mm Opal
Opal Color:	Multicolor Opal
Opal Clarity:	Transparent Opal
Opal Origin:	Ethiopia Opal
Opal Treatment:	Untreated
Opal Quantity:	1
Opal Certificate:	GemSelect
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Stone Type:	Loose Opal
Opal Weight:	0.74 ct Opal
Opal Shape:	Cushion Cabochon Opal
Opal Size:	8.7 x 4.8 mm Opal
Opal Color:	Multicolor Opal
Opal Clarity:	Opaque Opal
Opal Origin:	Ethiopia Opal
Opal Treatment:	Smoked
Opal Quantity:	1
Opal Certificate:	GemSelect
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Although Ethiopia is one of the oldest sites of human existence, Ethiopian opal is relatively new to the market, being available since the mid 1990s, and appearing on the market around 2003. Ethiopian opal base colors include white, yellow, orange, dark red, caramel and chocolate. These beautiful opals may be transparent, translucent or opaque. Ethiopian opals thus may be faceted or cut en cabochon and are available in various shapes and sizes.

More than any other gem, each opal is distinctly an individual. No other stone has as rich and varied a folklore. Opals are also the most delicate gems commonly worn. They require special care to insure their health and longevity. Opal's fire was long thought to be the result of iridescence. However, with the advent of scanning electron microscopes, we now know that it is a result of diffraction.

Opal is relatively soft, with a rating of 5.5-6.5 on Mohs scale. Despite its frequent use in rings, opal is a poor choice for a ring stone; it is much better suited to earrings, pins, and pendants. To find the Ethiopian opal gems that you seek, filter the results further by using the left-hand menu. You can buy Ethiopian opals by shape or color. By using the top menu, you can search by carat weight, size, price and other factors, to enable you to find the exact Ethiopian opal gems that you are looking for. All items are in stock and ready to be shipped.

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2.62 ct Cushion Cut Black Opal, 15.5 x 7.6 mm From Ethiopia

Natural Black Opal, Qty: 1 pc | 2.62 carat weight Black Opal

5.36 ct Cushion Cut Black Opal, 11.9 x 11.7 mm From Ethiopia

Natural Black Opal, Qty: 1 pc | 5.36 carat weight Black Opal

1.39 carat Cushion Opal, loose Certified Opal from Ethiopia, Natural Untreated Gem, 8.8 x 6.5 mm

Natural Opal, Qty: 1 pc | 1.39 carat weight Opal

1 ct Cushion Cut Black Opal, 11.1 x 6.1 mm From Ethiopia

Natural Black Opal, Qty: 1 pc | 1.00 carat weight Black Opal

1.98 carat Cushion Opal, loose Certified Opal from Ethiopia, Natural Untreated Gem, 9.7 x 6.9 mm

Natural Opal, Qty: 1 pc | 1.98 carat weight Opal

4.6 ct Cushion Black Opal, 16.9 x 9.3 mm From Ethiopia

Natural Black Opal, Qty: 1 pc | 4.60 carat weight Black Opal

4 ct Cushion Black Opal, 17.9 x 8.5 mm From Ethiopia

Natural Black Opal, Qty: 1 pc | 4.00 carat weight Black Opal

3.38 ct Cushion Black Opal, 13.9 x 7.9 mm From Ethiopia

Natural Black Opal, Qty: 1 pc | 3.38 carat weight Black Opal

3.39 carat Cushion Opal, loose Certified Opal from Ethiopia, Natural Untreated Gem, 12.4 x 8.5 mm

Natural Opal, Qty: 1 pc | 3.39 carat weight Opal

0.74 carat Cushion Opal, loose Certified Opal from Ethiopia, Natural Gem, 8.7 x 4.8 mm

Natural Opal, Qty: 1 pc | 0.74 carat weight Opal

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