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

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ID: 723568
Weight: 1.03ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.08
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ID: 679439
Weight: 8.55ct
Size: 17.8 x 13.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 307.80
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ID: 321251
Weight: 1.33ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 70.22
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ID: 705680
Weight: 0.92ct
Size: 8.5 x 6.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 27.60
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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: 309457
Weight: 0.71ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.30
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ID: 664004
Weight: 1.04ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 41.18
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ID: 723997
Weight: 0.51ct
Size: 7.6 x 6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 18.36
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ID: 723986
Weight: 0.61ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 21.96
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ID: 321258
Weight: 1.21ct
Size: 9.4 x 6.6 mm
Clarity: Transparent/Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 63.89
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ID: 646964
Weight: 0.84ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 30.24
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ID: 462679
Weight: 1.82ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 87.36
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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: 615359
Weight: 1.07ct
Size: 8.4 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.32
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ID: 490833
Weight: 2.31ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 77.23
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ID: 664227
Weight: 1.43ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 56.63
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ID: 462641
Weight: 1.99ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 5 pcs
Price: $ 105.07
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ID: 343936
Weight: 1.14ct
Size: 9.5 x 7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 60.19
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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: 693074
Weight: 2.24ct
Size: 10.7 x 8.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 68.09
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ID: 705409
Weight: 1.35ct
Size: 11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 33.75
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ID: 724038
Weight: 1.61ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 57.96
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ID: 679914
Weight: 1.85ct
Size: 11.4 x 7.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 62.16
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ID: 315326
Weight: 1.69ct
Size: 11.1 x 8.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 93.70
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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: 705351
Weight: 1.55ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 46.50
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ID: 723957
Weight: 1.24ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 44.64
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ID: 309485
Weight: 0.76ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.14
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ID: 723516
Weight: 0.57ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 20.52
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ID: 697033
Weight: 1.08ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.72
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ID: 679437
Weight: 8.74ct
Size: 19.6 x 12 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 314.64
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ID: 308070
Weight: 1.50ct
Size: 11.3 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 85.14
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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: 705380
Weight: 2.21ct
Size: 14 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 55.25
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ID: 664662
Weight: 1.22ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 48.31
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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: 723509
Weight: 1.75ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 63.00
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ID: 664144
Weight: 1.19ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 47.12
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ID: 537521
Weight: 1.05ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 31.06
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ID: 546332
Weight: 1.49ct
Size: 10.6 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 59.00
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ID: 723714
Weight: 0.27ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 8.10
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ID: 705287
Weight: 1.90ct
Size: 11.5 x 8.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 57.00
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ID: 519507
Weight: 1.54ct (total)
Size: 6.2 x 4.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 55.44
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ID: 664105
Weight: 1.15ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 45.54
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ID: 723308
Weight: 1.45ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 52.20
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ID: 462725
Weight: 2.23ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 117.74
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ID: 664529
Weight: 2.65ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 104.94
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ID: 664571
Weight: 1.25ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 49.50
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ID: 663749
Weight: 2.24ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 88.70
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ID: 368302
Weight: 1.37ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 49.81
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ID: 308088
Weight: 1.28ct
Size: 11 x 8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 72.65
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ID: 499857
Weight: 2.91ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 115.24
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ID: 663759
Weight: 1.38ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 54.65
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ID: 315233
Weight: 1.42ct
Size: 11.2 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 78.72
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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: 697035
Weight: 1.77ct
Size: 11.5 x 8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 53.63
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ID: 679927
Weight: 1.47ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 52.92
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ID: 480848
Weight: 5.19ct (total)
Size: 4.4 x 4.3 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 30 pcs
Price: $ 44.65
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ID: 723873
Weight: 1.43ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.48
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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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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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