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

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ID: 477498
Weight: 1.03ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 28.98
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ID: 723565
Weight: 1.33ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 47.88
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ID: 479113
Weight: 2.16ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 68.82
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ID: 540213
Weight: 0.98ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 29.21
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ID: 537709
Weight: 0.89ct
Size: 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 26.32
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ID: 309457
Weight: 0.71ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.30
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ID: 490821
Weight: 1.73ct
Size: 11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 57.84
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ID: 466309
Weight: 5.75ct (total)
Size: 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 202.91
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ID: 518358
Weight: 1.22ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 48.31
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ID: 745656
Weight: 1.03ct
Size: 8.7 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 31.82
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ID: 746109
Weight: 3.56ct
Size: 13.3 x 9.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 124.96
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ID: 478630
Weight: 0.95ct
Size: 10.1 x 5.3 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.90
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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: 723604
Weight: 0.83ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
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ID: 679424
Weight: 5.14ct
Size: 16.2 x 13.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 172.70
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ID: 723984
Weight: 1.03ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.08
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ID: 555389
Weight: 0.95ct
Size: 8.8 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.00
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ID: 664150
Weight: 0.90ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.64
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ID: 744009
Weight: 7.80ct
Size: 16 x 12 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 390.00
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ID: 692480
Weight: 1.35ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 41.04
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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: 473117
Weight: 2.45ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 67.69
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ID: 723245
Weight: 1.09ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.24
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ID: 664007
Weight: 2.39ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 94.64
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ID: 466391
Weight: 11.36ct (total)
Size: 8.5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 6 pcs
Price: $ 419.87
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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: 723596
Weight: 1.08ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.88
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ID: 347297
Weight: 0.85ct
Size: 8.3 x 6.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 47.12
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ID: 477455
Weight: 2.70ct (total)
Size: 6.5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 75.95
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ID: 663745
Weight: 1.39ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 55.04
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ID: 498283
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 35.14
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ID: 664529
Weight: 2.65ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 104.94
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ID: 499016
Weight: 1.30ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 44.78
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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: 311148
Weight: 1.33ct
Size: 11 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 70.22
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ID: 723948
Weight: 1.21ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 43.56
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ID: 746100
Weight: 3.18ct
Size: 11 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 111.62
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ID: 572787
Weight: 0.71ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 28.12
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ID: 723397
Weight: 2.01ct (total)
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 72.36
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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: 692734
Weight: 2.02ct
Size: 11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 61.40
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ID: 462902
Weight: 1.83ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 4 pcs
Price: $ 96.62
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ID: 530303
Weight: 1.18ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.38
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ID: 535296
Weight: 1.43ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.48
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ID: 506166
Weight: 1.60ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 40.32
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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: 316544
Weight: 1.74ct
Size: 11 x 7.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 96.47
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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: 315167
Weight: 1.43ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 79.28
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ID: 744604
Weight: 2.90ct
Size: 13.1 x 8.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 116.00
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ID: 315073
Weight: 1.59ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 88.15
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ID: 746030
Weight: 7.90ct
Size: 14.5 x 13.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 395.00
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ID: 663751
Weight: 0.82ct
Size: 6.5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 32.47
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ID: 664213
Weight: 1.12ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 44.35
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ID: 693078
Weight: 3.48ct
Size: 18.4 x 9.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 105.78
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ID: 679917
Weight: 0.74ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 20.72
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ID: 724114
Weight: 0.51ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 18.36
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ID: 746099
Weight: 3.09ct
Size: 15.2 x 11.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 108.46
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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: 723306
Weight: 0.97ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 34.92
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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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