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

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ID: 679811
Weight: 1.54ct
Size: 9.9 x 8.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.74
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ID: 723331
Weight: 1.02ct (total)
Size: 7.1 x 5.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 36.72
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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: 461638
Weight: 1.42ct
Size: 11.1 x 8.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 66.28
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ID: 679977
Weight: 8.39ct
Size: 18.7 x 13.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 302.04
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ID: 723756
Weight: 0.87ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 31.32
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ID: 602121
Weight: 1.01ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 40.00
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ID: 744001
Weight: 11.03ct
Size: 20.4 x 13.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 551.50
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ID: 329804
Weight: 2.65ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 5 pcs
Price: $ 104.94
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ID: 723277
Weight: 0.59ct
Size: 7 x 5.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 21.24
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ID: 477573
Weight: 1.96ct (total)
Size: 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 5 pcs
Price: $ 55.14
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ID: 663751
Weight: 0.82ct
Size: 6.5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.47
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ID: 723598
Weight: 0.91ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.76
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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: 646965
Weight: 1.20ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.20
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ID: 705674
Weight: 1.74ct
Size: 12 x 8.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 52.20
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ID: 723512
Weight: 2.62ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 94.32
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ID: 664096
Weight: 0.53ct
Size: 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 20.99
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ID: 724002
Weight: 1.21ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.56
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ID: 314738
Weight: 1.54ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 81.31
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ID: 471708
Weight: 1.14ct (total)
Size: 6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 47.23
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ID: 316522
Weight: 1.71ct
Size: 11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 94.80
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ID: 723597
Weight: 0.70ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 25.20
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ID: 536903
Weight: avg. 0.71 ct / each
Size: 6.5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Price: $ 17.32
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ID: 679466
Weight: 0.87ct
Size: 8.2 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 29.23
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ID: 705476
Weight: 1.75ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 52.50
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ID: 462844
Weight: 1.55ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 81.84
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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: 723358
Weight: 2.09ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 75.24
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ID: 723591
Weight: 1.09ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.24
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ID: 309310
Weight: 0.87ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 49.38
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ID: 724104
Weight: 1.11ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.96
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ID: 679809
Weight: 1.11ct
Size: 13 x 7.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.30
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ID: 572782
Weight: 0.59ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 21.24
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ID: 723754
Weight: 2.23ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 80.28
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ID: 554443
Weight: 0.84ct
Size: 9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 23.00
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ID: 462484
Weight: 1.75ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 92.40
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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: 572783
Weight: 0.98ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.81
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ID: 692482
Weight: 1.32ct
Size: 10.8 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.13
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ID: 724151
Weight: 0.89ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.04
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ID: 723436
Weight: 3.37ct
Size: 12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 121.32
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ID: 723985
Weight: 0.46ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 16.56
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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: 724006
Weight: 0.67ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 24.12
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ID: 576116
Weight: 1.32ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 66.22
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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: 724155
Weight: 1.06ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.16
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ID: 594041
Weight: 1.22ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 48.31
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ID: 664569
Weight: 1.06ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 63.36
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ID: 553390
Weight: 1.14ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 34.33
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ID: 478915
Weight: 2.44ct (total)
Size: 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 6 pcs
Price: $ 112.73
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ID: 498850
Weight: 1.20ct
Size: 8.6 x 6.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.58
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ID: 664528
Weight: 0.79ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 31.28
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ID: 679903
Weight: 1.05ct
Size: 9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.28
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ID: 517224
Weight: 1.38ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 54.65
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ID: 723961
Weight: 0.41ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 14.76
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ID: 705545
Weight: 1.43ct
Size: 9.4 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.90
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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: 679613
Weight: 0.56ct
Size: 7.2 x 6.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 18.82
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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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