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

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ID: 746085
Weight: 2.37ct
Size: 13.2 x 9.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 83.19
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ID: 744102
Weight: 2.89ct
Size: 14.2 x 9.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 144.50
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ID: 697039
Weight: 1.79ct
Size: 10.4 x 8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 54.24
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ID: 480846
Weight: 6.49ct (total)
Size: 5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 30 pcs
Price: $ 55.52
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ID: 723391
Weight: 2.69ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 96.84
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ID: 692734
Weight: 2.02ct
Size: 11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 61.40
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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: 723316
Weight: 0.94ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 33.84
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ID: 664539
Weight: 1.80ct
Size: 15.2 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 71.28
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ID: 461764
Weight: 1.37ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 63.94
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ID: 364411
Weight: 1.08ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 57.02
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ID: 744026
Weight: 3.26ct
Size: 14.9 x 11.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 163.00
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ID: 537524
Weight: 1.08ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 31.94
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ID: 744093
Weight: 2.04ct
Size: 14.3 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 102.00
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ID: 545737
Weight: 1.15ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 45.54
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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: 462681
Weight: 1.75ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 92.40
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ID: 723245
Weight: 1.09ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.24
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ID: 744004
Weight: 4.03ct
Size: 14.7 x 11.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 201.50
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ID: 368948
Weight: 4.79ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 5 pcs
Price: $ 171.54
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ID: 664153
Weight: 1.96ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 77.62
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ID: 480710
Weight: 3.10ct (total)
Size: 3.7 x 3.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 30 pcs
Price: $ 26.52
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ID: 679818
Weight: 4.60ct
Size: 16.9 x 9.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 165.60
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ID: 308228
Weight: 1.29ct
Size: 12.2 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 73.22
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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: 723279
Weight: 0.60ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 21.60
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ID: 505877
Weight: 1.71ct
Size: 16.1 x 6.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 79.01
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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: 723444
Weight: 0.52ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 18.72
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ID: 696791
Weight: 0.83ct
Size: 9.8 x 6.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 20.96
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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: 554315
Weight: 1.05ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.80
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ID: 745525
Weight: 6.01ct
Size: 18.3 x 9.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 300.50
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ID: 679473
Weight: 1.30ct
Size: 11.4 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.68
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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: 462719
Weight: 1.30ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 3 pcs
Price: $ 68.64
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ID: 746925
Weight: 39.78ct
Size: 33.2 x 19.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 2,784.60
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ID: 480847
Weight: 5.92ct (total)
Size: 4.8 x 4.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 30 pcs
Price: $ 50.64
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ID: 399326
Weight: 1.82ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 103.31
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ID: 723515
Weight: 0.69ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 24.84
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ID: 723494
Weight: 1.29ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 46.44
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ID: 555389
Weight: 0.95ct
Size: 8.8 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.00
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ID: 745522
Weight: 8.57ct
Size: 14 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 428.50
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ID: 540600
Weight: 1.88ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 50.94
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ID: 723571
Weight: 1.04ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.44
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ID: 723952
Weight: 1.42ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.12
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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: 499015
Weight: 1.65ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.68
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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: 697754
Weight: 3.88ct (total)
Size: 11.3 x 8.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 117.56
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ID: 480808
Weight: 3.35ct (total)
Size: 4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 30 pcs
Price: $ 28.66
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ID: 309439
Weight: 0.72ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.87
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ID: 462636
Weight: 1.34ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 70.75
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ID: 309342
Weight: 0.75ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.58
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ID: 311123
Weight: 1.66ct
Size: 11.1 x 8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 79.68
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ID: 724000
Weight: 0.62ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 22.32
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ID: 664010
Weight: 1.85ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 73.26
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ID: 664659
Weight: 1.18ct (total)
Size: 7.3 x 5.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 46.73
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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: 664015
Weight: 1.76ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 69.70
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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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