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

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ID: 314748
Weight: 1.48ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 78.14
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ID: 555628
Weight: 1.04ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.42
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ID: 724107
Weight: 0.53ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 19.08
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ID: 723608
Weight: 0.87ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 31.32
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ID: 705284
Weight: 2.87ct
Size: 13 x 9.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 86.10
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ID: 723570
Weight: 0.62ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 22.32
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ID: 679919
Weight: 0.73ct
Size: 8.6 x 8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 20.44
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ID: 723283
Weight: 1.35ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 48.60
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ID: 723505
Weight: 2.95ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 106.20
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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: 723760
Weight: 1.58ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 56.88
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ID: 533106
Weight: 1.86ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.81
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ID: 516222
Weight: 2.72ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 97.92
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ID: 723954
Weight: 0.41ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 14.76
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ID: 679638
Weight: 2.08ct
Size: 7.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 74.88
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ID: 314773
Weight: 1.59ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 83.95
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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: 697513
Weight: 1.03ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 31.21
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ID: 723960
Weight: 0.46ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 16.56
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ID: 315166
Weight: 1.96ct
Size: 11.9 x 9.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 98.78
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ID: 693213
Weight: 1.44ct
Size: 11 x 8.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.78
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ID: 478456
Weight: 1.34ct (total)
Size: 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 3 pcs
Price: $ 61.91
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ID: 311118
Weight: 1.66ct
Size: 12.2 x 9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 87.65
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ID: 462196
Weight: 9.66ct
Size: 18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 466.69
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ID: 723947
Weight: 0.67ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 24.12
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ID: 314606
Weight: 1.27ct
Size: 14.8 x 6.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 67.06
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ID: 705355
Weight: 1.05ct
Size: 9.6 x 6.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 26.25
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ID: 723569
Weight: 0.53ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 19.08
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ID: 724024
Weight: 1.32ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 47.52
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ID: 315075
Weight: 1.60ct
Size: 10.2 x 7.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 80.64
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ID: 679904
Weight: 2.05ct
Size: 11.2 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 68.88
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ID: 723241
Weight: 0.56ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 20.16
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ID: 554448
Weight: 1.36ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.97
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ID: 723507
Weight: 1.06ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 38.16
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ID: 364415
Weight: 1.90ct
Size: 13 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 100.32
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ID: 679935
Weight: 4.61ct
Size: 17.1 x 11.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 165.96
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ID: 505727
Weight: 1.37ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 63.30
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ID: 693069
Weight: 2.61ct
Size: 15.1 x 9.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 79.33
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ID: 723390
Weight: 1.92ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 69.12
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ID: 723392
Weight: 1.49ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 53.64
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ID: 724035
Weight: 1.82ct
Size: 11 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 65.52
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ID: 723881
Weight: 0.82ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 29.52
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ID: 679913
Weight: 1.63ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 54.77
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ID: 615363
Weight: 0.48ct
Size: 7.3 x 4.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 15.84
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ID: 723497
Weight: 1.90ct
Size: 11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 68.40
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ID: 664681
Weight: 0.64ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 25.34
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ID: 316637
Weight: 1.50ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 83.16
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ID: 724222
Weight: 0.60ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 21.60
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ID: 308095
Weight: 1.54ct
Size: 11.1 x 8.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 85.38
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ID: 573442
Weight: 0.33ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 13.07
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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: 723870
Weight: 1.02ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.72
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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: 664012
Weight: 2.17ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 85.93
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ID: 477458
Weight: 2.26ct (total)
Size: 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 63.58
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ID: 679755
Weight: 4.80ct
Size: 15.8 x 11.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 172.80
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ID: 664663
Weight: 1.67ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 66.13
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ID: 723517
Weight: 0.59ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 21.24
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ID: 664628
Weight: 0.61ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 24.16
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ID: 679920
Weight: 1.84ct
Size: 11.1 x 6.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 61.82
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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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