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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: 723249
Weight: 1.34ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 48.24
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ID: 315167
Weight: 1.43ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 79.28
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ID: 723506
Weight: 1.97ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 70.92
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ID: 724121
Weight: 0.73ct
Size: 7.6 x 5.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 26.28
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ID: 664213
Weight: 1.12ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 44.35
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ID: 505879
Weight: 1.68ct
Size: 16.2 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 70.56
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ID: 705380
Weight: 2.21ct
Size: 14 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 55.25
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ID: 744008
Weight: 6.70ct
Size: 15.1 x 11.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 335.00
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ID: 693205
Weight: 1.09ct
Size: 9 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 33.13
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ID: 471600
Weight: 1.23ct (total)
Size: 6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 46.33
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ID: 462134
Weight: 15.72ct
Size: 19.5 x 17.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 835.42
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ID: 723329
Weight: 1.35ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 48.60
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ID: 664013
Weight: 1.71ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 67.72
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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: 311862
Weight: 1.59ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 83.95
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ID: 519506
Weight: 1.41ct (total)
Size: 6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 55.84
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ID: 315237
Weight: 1.61ct
Size: 11.2 x 7.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 89.26
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ID: 723958
Weight: 0.37ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 13.32
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ID: 462790
Weight: 1.87ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 98.74
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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: 664660
Weight: 1.07ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 42.37
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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: 723609
Weight: 1.34ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 48.24
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ID: 316544
Weight: 1.74ct
Size: 11 x 7.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 96.47
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ID: 546189
Weight: 1.03ct
Size: 9.2 x 6.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.79
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ID: 697192
Weight: 1.15ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 34.85
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ID: 646586
Weight: 1.56ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 56.16
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ID: 318378
Weight: 1.12ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 62.09
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ID: 314599
Weight: 0.98ct
Size: 12.3 x 6.6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.74
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ID: 553385
Weight: 1.44ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.38
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ID: 538256
Weight: 1.10ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.54
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ID: 572776
Weight: 0.76ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 30.10
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ID: 461758
Weight: 1.40ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 65.34
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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: 646580
Weight: 0.71ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 25.56
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ID: 461604
Weight: 1.30ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 55.16
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ID: 556114
Weight: 2.70ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 102.32
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ID: 664234
Weight: 1.79ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 70.88
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ID: 680185
Weight: 1.09ct
Size: 7.9 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.62
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ID: 724162
Weight: 1.24ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 44.64
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ID: 664664
Weight: 1.08ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 42.77
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ID: 461768
Weight: 1.57ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 73.28
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ID: 744033
Weight: 3.96ct
Size: 14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 198.00
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ID: 573439
Weight: 1.17ct
Size: 9.9 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 46.33
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ID: 318316
Weight: 1.97ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 104.02
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ID: 705432
Weight: 1.54ct
Size: 10.5 x 8.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 46.20
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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: 648284
Weight: 1.15ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.40
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ID: 554192
Weight: 1.13ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.82
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ID: 545741
Weight: 1.42ct
Size: 11 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 56.23
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ID: 723328
Weight: 1.40ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 50.40
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ID: 648289
Weight: 0.74ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 26.64
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ID: 723752
Weight: 2.37ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 85.32
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ID: 705393
Weight: 2.42ct
Size: 12.8 x 9.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 72.60
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ID: 679970
Weight: 2.35ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 78.96
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ID: 648286
Weight: 0.84ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 30.24
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ID: 723565
Weight: 1.33ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 47.88
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ID: 705424
Weight: 1.38ct
Size: 9.4 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.40
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ID: 647357
Weight: 0.50ct
Size: 7.2 x 4.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 18.00
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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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