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

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ID: 744629
Weight: 1.40ct
Size: 9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 49.00
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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: 724119
Weight: 0.66ct
Size: 7.2 x 5.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 23.76
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ID: 723361
Weight: 1.07ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 38.52
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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: 615367
Weight: 0.75ct
Size: 8 x 5.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 24.76
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ID: 462715
Weight: 1.46ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 77.09
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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: 462686
Weight: 1.87ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 98.74
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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: 309343
Weight: 0.74ct
Size: 8.1 x 6.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.18
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ID: 723356
Weight: 1.07ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 38.52
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ID: 723881
Weight: 0.82ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 29.52
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ID: 746033
Weight: 4.26ct
Size: 12 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 149.53
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ID: 744065
Weight: 6.81ct
Size: 21.6 x 11.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 340.50
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ID: 505828
Weight: 3.39ct
Size: 12.4 x 8.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 93.97
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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: 462487
Weight: 1.42ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 68.16
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ID: 518350
Weight: 1.18ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.94
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ID: 723594
Weight: 0.47ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 16.92
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ID: 664548
Weight: 1.15ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 45.54
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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: 553382
Weight: 0.87ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 26.21
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ID: 315162
Weight: 1.41ct
Size: 11.3 x 7.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 78.17
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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: 705472
Weight: 1.67ct
Size: 12.3 x 8.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 50.10
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ID: 553380
Weight: 0.89ct
Size: 9 x 6.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 26.81
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ID: 746092
Weight: 3.11ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 109.16
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ID: 746032
Weight: 7.30ct
Size: 19 x 12.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 365.00
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ID: 320217
Weight: 1.46ct
Size: 9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 77.09
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ID: 744094
Weight: 5.15ct
Size: 15.1 x 11.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 257.50
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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: 368909
Weight: 2.53ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 91.34
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ID: 554128
Weight: 0.60ct
Size: 8 x 5.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 18.07
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ID: 723395
Weight: 2.05ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 73.80
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ID: 746591
Weight: 1.00ct
Size: 6.6 x 6.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 30.89
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ID: 705681
Weight: 1.19ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.70
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ID: 746114
Weight: 0.90ct
Size: 8.7 x 6.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 27.80
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ID: 723947
Weight: 0.67ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 24.12
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ID: 723711
Weight: 0.72ct
Size: 7.7 x 5.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 25.92
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ID: 679964
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 9.4 x 7.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.48
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ID: 723965
Weight: 0.91ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.76
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ID: 705548
Weight: 1.44ct
Size: 11.5 x 7.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.20
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ID: 555395
Weight: 1.42ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 53.82
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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: 466307
Weight: 6.07ct (total)
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 224.35
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ID: 697194
Weight: 1.05ct
Size: 10.9 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 31.81
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ID: 724025
Weight: 0.98ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.28
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ID: 723588
Weight: 1.40ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 50.40
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ID: 499850
Weight: 2.53ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 100.19
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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: 554443
Weight: 0.84ct
Size: 9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 23.00
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ID: 723522
Weight: 0.55ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 19.80
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ID: 461785
Weight: 1.13ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 52.75
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ID: 664231
Weight: 0.83ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 32.87
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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: 309310
Weight: 0.87ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 49.38
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ID: 723320
Weight: 0.39ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 14.04
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ID: 705427
Weight: 0.97ct
Size: 9 x 6.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 29.10
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ID: 679804
Weight: 1.93ct
Size: 12 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 64.85
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Why Buy Ethiopian Opal from GemSelect?

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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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