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ID: 648332
Weight: 1.01ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.36
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ID: 680007
Weight: 2.50ct
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 90.00
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ID: 679929
Weight: 5.87ct
Size: 17.6 x 11.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 211.32
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ID: 480805
Weight: 3.90ct (total)
Size: 4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 30 pcs
Price: $ 33.36
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ID: 746575
Weight: 0.98ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 30.27
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ID: 723302
Weight: 1.14ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 41.04
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ID: 663743
Weight: 0.93ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 36.83
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ID: 723441
Weight: 0.61ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 21.96
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ID: 745654
Weight: 1.41ct
Size: 11 x 7.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.55
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ID: 723282
Weight: 1.06ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.16
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ID: 321381
Weight: 1.09ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 57.55
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ID: 744063
Weight: 10.10ct
Size: 22 x 11.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 505.00
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ID: 724219
Weight: 0.56ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 20.16
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ID: 518356
Weight: 1.27ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 50.29
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ID: 664544
Weight: 0.89ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.24
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ID: 746952
Weight: 24.54ct
Size: 22.5 x 18.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 1,472.40
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ID: 309457
Weight: 0.71ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.30
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ID: 533100
Weight: 1.43ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.41
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ID: 316636
Weight: 1.44ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 79.84
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ID: 745659
Weight: 1.05ct
Size: 9.5 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.43
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ID: 723703
Weight: 1.19ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.84
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ID: 692462
Weight: 1.01ct
Size: 15.9 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 30.70
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ID: 692735
Weight: 1.60ct
Size: 10.9 x 8.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 48.64
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ID: 723361
Weight: 1.07ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 38.52
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ID: 697042
Weight: 1.45ct
Size: 10.7 x 7.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.93
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ID: 746357
Weight: 1.36ct
Size: 10.5 x 7.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.01
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ID: 473267
Weight: 6.38ct (total)
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 176.26
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ID: 723592
Weight: 0.62ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 22.32
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ID: 648291
Weight: 0.38ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 13.68
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ID: 664680
Weight: 2.45ct
Size: 11.6 x 8.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 97.02
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ID: 724115
Weight: 1.06ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.16
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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: 679611
Weight: 0.57ct
Size: 9.9 x 4.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 19.15
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ID: 479113
Weight: 2.16ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 68.82
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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: 572773
Weight: 1.26ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 49.90
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ID: 723387
Weight: 1.79ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 64.44
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ID: 744625
Weight: 2.12ct
Size: 10.6 x 8.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 74.20
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ID: 723354
Weight: 2.26ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 81.36
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ID: 724105
Weight: 0.46ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 16.56
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ID: 554325
Weight: 1.38ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 52.30
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ID: 664548
Weight: 1.15ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 45.54
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ID: 318410
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 64.31
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ID: 723318
Weight: 0.90ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.40
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ID: 466422
Weight: 4.71ct (total)
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 174.08
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ID: 746592
Weight: 1.30ct
Size: 8.5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.16
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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: 723878
Weight: 0.95ct
Size: 8.7 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 34.20
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ID: 723514
Weight: 1.28ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 46.08
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ID: 724027
Weight: 0.77ct
Size: 7.3 x 5.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 27.72
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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: 593299
Weight: 1.55ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 61.38
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ID: 723589
Weight: 1.29ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 46.44
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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: 516224
Weight: 1.70ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 61.20
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ID: 724032
Weight: 1.96ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 70.56
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ID: 679806
Weight: 2.25ct
Size: 9.9 x 8.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 75.60
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ID: 480807
Weight: 4.61ct (total)
Size: 4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 30 pcs
Price: $ 39.43
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ID: 744029
Weight: 4.13ct
Size: 12.8 x 10.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 206.50
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ID: 311862
Weight: 1.59ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 83.95
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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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