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ID: 723449
Weight: 1.11ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.96
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ID: 664237
Weight: 1.82ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 72.07
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ID: 746586
Weight: 1.60ct
Size: 9.7 x 7.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 49.42
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ID: 461640
Weight: 1.10ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.35
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ID: 705281
Weight: 2.40ct
Size: 11.9 x 9.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 72.00
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ID: 705554
Weight: 1.18ct
Size: 10.1 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.40
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ID: 646969
Weight: 0.90ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.40
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ID: 744601
Weight: 2.74ct
Size: 11.7 x 8.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 109.60
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ID: 663744
Weight: 1.09ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 43.16
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ID: 746924
Weight: 86.87ct
Size: 39.8 x 33.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 6,080.90
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ID: 462795
Weight: 1.38ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 72.86
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ID: 723964
Weight: 0.89ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.04
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ID: 480842
Weight: 6.09ct (total)
Size: 4.7 x 4.6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 30 pcs
Price: $ 52.09
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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: 540663
Weight: 1.08ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.20
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ID: 553544
Weight: 0.98ct
Size: 9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 29.52
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ID: 692455
Weight: 1.18ct
Size: 9.1 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.87
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ID: 723567
Weight: 1.09ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.24
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ID: 696786
Weight: 1.40ct
Size: 10.4 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.42
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ID: 744611
Weight: 1.13ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.55
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ID: 723437
Weight: 2.94ct
Size: 12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 105.84
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ID: 705472
Weight: 1.67ct
Size: 12.3 x 8.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 50.10
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ID: 705669
Weight: 2.75ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 82.50
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ID: 505907
Weight: 1.55ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.97
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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: 723329
Weight: 1.35ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 48.60
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ID: 723313
Weight: 1.10ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.60
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ID: 724004
Weight: 1.23ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 44.28
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ID: 368691
Weight: 2.03ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 73.28
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ID: 744105
Weight: 2.66ct
Size: 13.1 x 10.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 133.00
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ID: 746926
Weight: 25.86ct
Size: 25.6 x 22.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 1,810.20
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ID: 467273
Weight: 1.85ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 97.68
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ID: 555101
Weight: 1.47ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 55.70
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ID: 744003
Weight: 8.10ct
Size: 15.7 x 13 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 405.00
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ID: 724023
Weight: 1.26ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 45.36
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ID: 477508
Weight: 3.19ct (total)
Size: 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 5 pcs
Price: $ 89.74
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ID: 647356
Weight: 0.81ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 29.16
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ID: 724153
Weight: 0.75ct
Size: 8 x 6.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 27.00
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ID: 310253
Weight: 1.21ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 63.89
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ID: 746582
Weight: 1.27ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.23
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ID: 746567
Weight: 1.75ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 54.06
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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: 723755
Weight: 1.18ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 42.48
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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: 724038
Weight: 1.61ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 57.96
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ID: 723946
Weight: 0.51ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 18.36
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ID: 746569
Weight: 1.55ct
Size: 9.5 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 47.88
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ID: 724157
Weight: 0.73ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 21.90
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ID: 723706
Weight: 0.31ct
Size: 6.3 x 4.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 11.16
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ID: 592890
Weight: 0.84ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 33.26
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ID: 478403
Weight: 1.78ct
Size: 12.1 x 6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 74.76
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ID: 664011
Weight: 1.68ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 66.53
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ID: 723605
Weight: 0.43ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 15.48
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ID: 648333
Weight: 0.64ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 23.04
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ID: 516220
Weight: 2.60ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 102.96
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ID: 693698
Weight: 1.52ct
Size: 11.4 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 46.20
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ID: 723324
Weight: 1.17ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 42.12
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ID: 646587
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.76
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ID: 723305
Weight: 1.42ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 51.12
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ID: 724224
Weight: 0.40ct
Size: 6.5 x 5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 14.40
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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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