Ethiopian Opal / Welo Opal New pendant- 2.2 g - (1)
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Pendant with Ethiopian Welo opal, set in 925 sterling silver, new, weighing 2.2 g (11 ct) without the 80 cm leather cord, dimensions 15.5 × 10.0 × 7.0 mm, origin Semien Wollo, Ethiopia.
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Ethiopian Opal Pendant / new
Set in 925 sterling silver
Weight: 11 ct / 2.20 g (weighed without leather strap)
15.5 mm x 10.0 mm x 7.0 mm
Brand new and unworn
Including leather strap (80 cm)
Opals from Australia have long been known. In recent years, however, a new variety from Ethiopia has started to steal a little the spotlight: the Welo opal! This stone is translucent and impresses with its characteristic, unique light reflections. It was discovered in the Semien Wollo mountain region in the northeast of Ethiopia. The exact time of the find is not known. Some sources date the introduction of the Welo opal to the Nairobi market to the year 1993. The discoverer is regarded as the chemist Tilahun Yohannes, and as early as 1994 the geologist Dr. N. Barot reported in an article in the “ICA Gazette” about this jewel rarity. Mining began slowly; in 1997 only 10 kilograms were mined. The gemstone cutting company Eyaopal from Addis Ababa cut 400 grams from it. In the same year the Welo opal was presented at the international mineral fair in Sainte-Marie, and a year later Eyaopal exhibited 350 cut opals at the trade fair in Tucson. Commercial mining began in 2008. A new star among opals was born."
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Dipl. Geol. Tim Güldenpfennig
Translated by Google TranslateEthiopian Opal Pendant / new
Set in 925 sterling silver
Weight: 11 ct / 2.20 g (weighed without leather strap)
15.5 mm x 10.0 mm x 7.0 mm
Brand new and unworn
Including leather strap (80 cm)
Opals from Australia have long been known. In recent years, however, a new variety from Ethiopia has started to steal a little the spotlight: the Welo opal! This stone is translucent and impresses with its characteristic, unique light reflections. It was discovered in the Semien Wollo mountain region in the northeast of Ethiopia. The exact time of the find is not known. Some sources date the introduction of the Welo opal to the Nairobi market to the year 1993. The discoverer is regarded as the chemist Tilahun Yohannes, and as early as 1994 the geologist Dr. N. Barot reported in an article in the “ICA Gazette” about this jewel rarity. Mining began slowly; in 1997 only 10 kilograms were mined. The gemstone cutting company Eyaopal from Addis Ababa cut 400 grams from it. In the same year the Welo opal was presented at the international mineral fair in Sainte-Marie, and a year later Eyaopal exhibited 350 cut opals at the trade fair in Tucson. Commercial mining began in 2008. A new star among opals was born."
Shipping as insured registered mail
Seller's Story
Dipl. Geol. Tim Güldenpfennig
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Number of items
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Main Mineral
Ethiopian Opal / Welo Opal
Mineral Form
New pendant
Supplement
925. Sterling silver
Weight
2.2 g
Country of Origin
Ethiopia
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- Tim Güldenpfennig
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