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ID: 696788
Weight: 0.60ct
Size: 9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 18.18
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ID: 705676
Weight: 1.38ct
Size: 9.1 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.40
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ID: 705567
Weight: 2.10ct
Size: 12.9 x 7.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 63.00
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ID: 319479
Weight: 1.75ct
Size: 12.1 x 8.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 71.40
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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: 477535
Weight: 1.77ct (total)
Size: 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 49.79
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ID: 480804
Weight: 3.98ct (total)
Size: 4.3 x 4.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 30 pcs
Price: $ 34.04
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ID: 648287
Weight: 0.76ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 27.36
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ID: 515928
Weight: 1.44ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 57.02
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ID: 315166
Weight: 1.96ct
Size: 11.9 x 9.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 98.78
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ID: 473376
Weight: 2.35ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 64.93
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ID: 723758
Weight: 1.53ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 55.08
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ID: 697039
Weight: 1.79ct
Size: 10.4 x 8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 54.24
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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: 477307
Weight: 1.46ct (total)
Size: 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 3 pcs
Price: $ 41.06
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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: 679906
Weight: 1.82ct
Size: 11.8 x 8.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 61.15
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ID: 462486
Weight: 1.64ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 86.59
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ID: 462481
Weight: 1.97ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 104.02
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ID: 461783
Weight: 1.47ct
Size: 12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 62.38
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ID: 724030
Weight: 1.23ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 44.28
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ID: 705667
Weight: 1.12ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 33.60
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ID: 540600
Weight: 1.88ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 50.94
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ID: 554585
Weight: 1.14ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.20
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ID: 744025
Weight: 4.12ct
Size: 15.9 x 9.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 206.00
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ID: 664103
Weight: 0.51ct
Size: 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 20.20
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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: 664572
Weight: 1.08ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.77
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ID: 693213
Weight: 1.44ct
Size: 11 x 8.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.78
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ID: 723596
Weight: 1.08ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.88
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ID: 744098
Weight: 2.23ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 111.50
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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: 592890
Weight: 0.84ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 33.26
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ID: 480815
Weight: 6.05ct (total)
Size: 4.5 x 4.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 40 pcs
Price: $ 51.74
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ID: 723301
Weight: 1.50ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 54.00
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ID: 705362
Weight: 1.22ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.60
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ID: 518360
Weight: 0.74ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 29.30
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ID: 692459
Weight: 1.93ct
Size: 13 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 58.67
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ID: 648335
Weight: 0.76ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 27.36
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ID: 696793
Weight: 1.22ct
Size: 13 x 7.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.97
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ID: 723283
Weight: 1.35ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 48.60
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ID: 724108
Weight: 0.42ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 15.12
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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: 679919
Weight: 0.73ct
Size: 8.6 x 8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 20.44
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ID: 555109
Weight: 1.20ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 45.48
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ID: 462722
Weight: 1.64ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 72.16
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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: 723574
Weight: 1.10ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.60
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ID: 594040
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.76
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ID: 462834
Weight: 1.47ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 77.62
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ID: 723952
Weight: 1.42ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.12
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ID: 723327
Weight: 2.05ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 73.80
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ID: 723751
Weight: 1.54ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 55.44
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ID: 723949
Weight: 0.78ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 28.08
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ID: 461610
Weight: 1.23ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 57.41
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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: 573442
Weight: 0.33ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 13.07
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ID: 646971
Weight: 1.13ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.68
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ID: 480812
Weight: 5.15ct (total)
Size: 4.6 x 4.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 40 pcs
Price: $ 44.05
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ID: 664683
Weight: 1.40ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 55.44
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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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