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

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ID: 498847
Weight: 1.37ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 47.21
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ID: 692733
Weight: 1.13ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.22
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ID: 744024
Weight: 3.55ct
Size: 16.5 x 8.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 177.50
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ID: 546193
Weight: 1.34ct
Size: 9.3 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 53.06
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ID: 664682
Weight: 0.44ct
Size: 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 14.52
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ID: 724225
Weight: 0.82ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 29.52
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ID: 724104
Weight: 1.11ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.96
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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: 664671
Weight: 1.36ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 53.86
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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: 664667
Weight: 1.21ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 47.92
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ID: 313298
Weight: 0.97ct
Size: 8.2 x 6.3 mm
Clarity: Transparent/Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.22
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ID: 723950
Weight: 1.09ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.24
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ID: 679426
Weight: 0.71ct
Size: 8.5 x 6.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 23.86
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ID: 705207
Weight: 0.86ct
Size: 9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 25.80
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ID: 466308
Weight: 5.49ct (total)
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 184.46
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ID: 723502
Weight: 1.97ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 70.92
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ID: 723575
Weight: 1.37ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 49.32
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ID: 647348
Weight: 0.65ct
Size: 7.5 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 23.40
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ID: 576157
Weight: 0.91ct
Size: 7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.04
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ID: 746568
Weight: 1.31ct
Size: 9.8 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.47
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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: 705406
Weight: 1.22ct
Size: 9.4 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.60
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ID: 723526
Weight: 0.92ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 33.12
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ID: 723610
Weight: 1.05ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.80
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ID: 537517
Weight: 0.94ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 23.18
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ID: 723879
Weight: 1.01ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.36
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ID: 723431
Weight: 2.16ct
Size: 12.5 x 8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 77.76
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ID: 473265
Weight: 5.54ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 139.14
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ID: 314737
Weight: 1.27ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 67.06
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ID: 462903
Weight: 1.72ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 82.56
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ID: 679428
Weight: 2.14ct
Size: 14.5 x 7.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 71.90
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ID: 679608
Weight: 0.70ct
Size: 11.8 x 3.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 23.52
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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: 744624
Weight: 1.41ct
Size: 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 49.35
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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: 501347
Weight: 0.99ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.64
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ID: 664106
Weight: 1.23ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 48.71
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ID: 663761
Weight: 1.62ct
Size: 9.1 x 5.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 64.15
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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: 573427
Weight: 0.91ct
Size: 9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.04
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ID: 480850
Weight: 5.75ct (total)
Size: 4.7 x 4.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 30 pcs
Price: $ 49.70
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ID: 723448
Weight: 1.24ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 44.64
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ID: 664677
Weight: 1.10ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.56
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ID: 537711
Weight: 0.85ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 25.15
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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: 723989
Weight: 0.87ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 31.32
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ID: 723504
Weight: 0.92ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 33.12
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ID: 477561
Weight: 1.81ct (total)
Size: 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 50.92
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ID: 321381
Weight: 1.09ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 57.55
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ID: 744097
Weight: 1.81ct
Size: 10 x 7.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 90.50
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ID: 723508
Weight: 2.54ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 91.44
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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: 461786
Weight: 1.92ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 89.62
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ID: 646584
Weight: 0.89ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.04
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ID: 466306
Weight: 5.72ct (total)
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 211.42
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ID: 705355
Weight: 1.05ct
Size: 9.6 x 6.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 26.25
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ID: 746589
Weight: 1.40ct
Size: 11.2 x 7.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.25
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ID: 540209
Weight: 1.22ct
Size: 8.7 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.37
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ID: 555394
Weight: 0.97ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.77
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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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