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ID: 679762
Weight: 5.76ct
Size: 15.4 x 11.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 172.80
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ID: 314742
Weight: 1.29ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 61.92
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ID: 499009
Weight: 1.42ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 48.92
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ID: 723871
Weight: 0.80ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 28.80
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ID: 705549
Weight: 1.40ct
Size: 9.9 x 7.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.00
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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: 554445
Weight: 1.19ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.86
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ID: 724040
Weight: 1.03ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.08
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ID: 500359
Weight: 0.79ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 26.07
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ID: 466299
Weight: 6.67ct (total)
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 224.11
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ID: 679928
Weight: 5.66ct
Size: 11 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 203.76
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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: 480886
Weight: 7.16ct (total)
Size: 4.7 x 4.6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 45 pcs
Price: $ 61.25
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ID: 329815
Weight: 5.72ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 205.92
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ID: 505828
Weight: 3.39ct
Size: 12.4 x 8.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 93.97
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ID: 679613
Weight: 0.56ct
Size: 7.2 x 6.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 18.82
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ID: 646971
Weight: 1.13ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.68
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ID: 705395
Weight: 2.75ct
Size: 12.4 x 9.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 82.50
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ID: 723433
Weight: 2.85ct
Size: 12.5 x 9.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 102.60
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ID: 705475
Weight: 1.80ct
Size: 11.3 x 8.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 54.00
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ID: 663965
Weight: 1.56ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 61.78
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ID: 537709
Weight: 0.89ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 26.32
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ID: 537508
Weight: 2.03ct (total)
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 60.05
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ID: 705669
Weight: 2.75ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 82.50
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ID: 311148
Weight: 1.33ct
Size: 11 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 70.22
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ID: 646578
Weight: 1.28ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 46.08
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ID: 529755
Weight: 1.28ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.55
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ID: 477545
Weight: 1.45ct (total)
Size: 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 40.79
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ID: 466306
Weight: 5.72ct (total)
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 211.42
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ID: 705472
Weight: 1.67ct
Size: 12.3 x 8.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 50.10
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ID: 664665
Weight: 0.92ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 36.43
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ID: 723989
Weight: 0.87ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 31.32
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ID: 679912
Weight: 0.78ct
Size: 8.9 x 7.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 26.21
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ID: 663761
Weight: 1.62ct
Size: 9.1 x 5.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 64.15
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ID: 480806
Weight: 3.35ct (total)
Size: 4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 30 pcs
Price: $ 28.66
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ID: 723492
Weight: 1.50ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 54.00
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ID: 467273
Weight: 1.85ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 97.68
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ID: 664530
Weight: 2.19ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 86.72
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ID: 554184
Weight: 1.20ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 45.48
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ID: 724217
Weight: 0.79ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 28.44
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ID: 705282
Weight: 2.67ct
Size: 13 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 80.10
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ID: 646576
Weight: 0.80ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 28.80
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ID: 664095
Weight: 1.20ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 47.52
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ID: 616042
Weight: 0.70ct
Size: 7.9 x 6.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 23.10
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ID: 723987
Weight: 0.99ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.64
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ID: 616040
Weight: 1.02ct
Size: 8.3 x 6.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 33.66
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ID: 594040
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.76
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ID: 648318
Weight: 0.80ct
Size: 8.6 x 5.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 28.80
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ID: 310285
Weight: 1.14ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 60.19
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ID: 723710
Weight: 0.53ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 19.08
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ID: 724037
Weight: 1.73ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 62.28
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ID: 315330
Weight: 1.75ct
Size: 10.6 x 8.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 97.02
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ID: 368909
Weight: 2.53ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 91.34
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ID: 723751
Weight: 1.54ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 55.44
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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: 473265
Weight: 5.54ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 139.14
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ID: 314737
Weight: 1.27ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 67.06
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ID: 723352
Weight: 2.51ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 90.36
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ID: 664632
Weight: 0.97ct
Size: 8 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.41
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ID: 530303
Weight: 1.18ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.38
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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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