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

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ID: 723871
Weight: 0.80ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 28.80
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ID: 746946
Weight: 22.77ct
Size: 25.9 x 18.6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 1,366.20
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ID: 663750
Weight: 1.12ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 44.35
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ID: 744623
Weight: 1.47ct
Size: 8.5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.45
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ID: 555106
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.96
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ID: 480704
Weight: 5.85ct (total)
Size: 4.6 x 4.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 30 pcs
Price: $ 45.49
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ID: 723754
Weight: 2.23ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 80.28
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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: 554448
Weight: 1.36ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.97
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ID: 723589
Weight: 1.29ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 46.44
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ID: 516218
Weight: 2.31ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 91.48
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ID: 614800
Weight: 1.26ct
Size: 8 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.81
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ID: 724221
Weight: 0.45ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 16.20
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ID: 724020
Weight: 1.27ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 45.72
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ID: 647354
Weight: 1.20ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.20
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ID: 319959
Weight: 1.26ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 74.84
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ID: 723433
Weight: 2.85ct
Size: 12.5 x 9.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 102.60
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ID: 705481
Weight: 2.30ct
Size: 11.6 x 8.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 69.00
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ID: 744600
Weight: 2.54ct
Size: 12.2 x 9.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 101.60
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ID: 679966
Weight: 1.97ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 66.19
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ID: 692731
Weight: 1.65ct
Size: 10.3 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 50.15
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ID: 697516
Weight: 1.12ct
Size: 11.8 x 7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 33.94
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ID: 697761
Weight: 3.63ct (total)
Size: 11.3 x 8.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 109.99
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ID: 664666
Weight: 1.05ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 41.58
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ID: 679808
Weight: 2.36ct
Size: 14 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 79.30
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ID: 515935
Weight: 1.14ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 45.14
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ID: 744001
Weight: 11.03ct
Size: 20.4 x 13.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 551.50
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ID: 692456
Weight: 1.71ct
Size: 10.9 x 8.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.97
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ID: 473930
Weight: 2.30ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 57.77
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ID: 663962
Weight: 1.57ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 62.17
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ID: 323159
Weight: 1.85ct
Size: 14 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent/Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 84.36
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ID: 723391
Weight: 2.69ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 96.84
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ID: 648294
Weight: 0.92ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 33.12
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ID: 462916
Weight: 1.69ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 89.23
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ID: 679649
Weight: 2.16ct
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 77.76
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ID: 664632
Weight: 0.97ct
Size: 8 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.41
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ID: 723595
Weight: 1.15ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.40
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ID: 505903
Weight: 1.70ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.84
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ID: 744031
Weight: 2.64ct
Size: 14.6 x 9.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 132.00
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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: 746583
Weight: 1.92ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 59.31
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ID: 723606
Weight: 0.56ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 20.16
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ID: 705279
Weight: 3.02ct
Size: 12.6 x 9.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 75.50
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ID: 540982
Weight: avg. 0.86 ct / each
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Price: $ 21.26
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ID: 535289
Weight: 1.14ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 45.14
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ID: 723240
Weight: 0.72ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 25.92
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ID: 516221
Weight: 2.38ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 94.25
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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: 724217
Weight: 0.79ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 28.44
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ID: 744034
Weight: 2.90ct
Size: 13.5 x 10.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 145.00
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ID: 664148
Weight: 1.47ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 58.21
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ID: 723322
Weight: 0.55ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 19.80
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ID: 679606
Weight: 1.96ct
Size: 12.7 x 6.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 65.86
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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: 308088
Weight: 1.28ct
Size: 11 x 8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 72.65
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ID: 664012
Weight: 2.17ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 85.93
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ID: 320214
Weight: 1.14ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 67.72
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ID: 724126
Weight: 1.45ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 52.20
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ID: 664008
Weight: 0.99ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 39.20
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ID: 466388
Weight: 6.46ct (total)
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 5 pcs
Price: $ 238.76
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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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