Ethiopian Opal / Welo Opal Ring / new- 1.04 g - (1)

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Ring in 925 sterling silver featuring an Ethiopian Welo opal, total weight 1.04 g (5.2 ct), measuring 6.0 × 4.9 mm, EU size 57 (US 8.0), inner diameter 18.1 mm.

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Ring Ethiopian Opal / new

Set in 925 sterling silver

Total weight: 1.04 g / 5.2 ct

6.0 mm x 4.9 mm

New and unworn

Ring size:

U 57
UK P 1/2
US 8.0
FR 17
Inner diameter: 18.1 mm

Opals from Australia have long been well known. In recent years, however, a new variety from Ethiopia has begun to steal a little of the spotlight: the Welo Opal! This stone is translucent and captivates with its characteristic, unique play of light. It was discovered in the Semien Wollo mountain region in northeastern Ethiopia. The exact time of discovery, however, is not known. Some sources date the introduction of Welo Opal to the Nairobi market to the year 1993. The discoverer is regarded as chemist Tilahun Yohannes, and as early as 1994 geologist Dr. N. Barot reported this gemstone novelty in an article in the ICA Gazette. Mining began gradually; in 1997 only 10 kilograms were mined. The emerald-cutting company Eyaopal from Addis Ababa cut 400 grams from it. In the same year, the Welo Opal was presented at the International Minerals Fair in Sainte-Marie, and a year later Eyaopal showed 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
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Ring Ethiopian Opal / new

Set in 925 sterling silver

Total weight: 1.04 g / 5.2 ct

6.0 mm x 4.9 mm

New and unworn

Ring size:

U 57
UK P 1/2
US 8.0
FR 17
Inner diameter: 18.1 mm

Opals from Australia have long been well known. In recent years, however, a new variety from Ethiopia has begun to steal a little of the spotlight: the Welo Opal! This stone is translucent and captivates with its characteristic, unique play of light. It was discovered in the Semien Wollo mountain region in northeastern Ethiopia. The exact time of discovery, however, is not known. Some sources date the introduction of Welo Opal to the Nairobi market to the year 1993. The discoverer is regarded as chemist Tilahun Yohannes, and as early as 1994 geologist Dr. N. Barot reported this gemstone novelty in an article in the ICA Gazette. Mining began gradually; in 1997 only 10 kilograms were mined. The emerald-cutting company Eyaopal from Addis Ababa cut 400 grams from it. In the same year, the Welo Opal was presented at the International Minerals Fair in Sainte-Marie, and a year later Eyaopal showed 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
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Ethiopian Opal / Welo Opal
Mineral form
Ring / new
Supplement
925. Sterling silver
Weight
1.04 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
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Objects sold
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Unternehmen:
Tim Güldenpfennig
Repräsentant:
Tim Güldenpfennig
Adresse:
Tim Güldenpfennig
Hegelstr. 32
72108 Rottenburg
GERMANY
Telefonnummer:
+4915756630304
Email:
tigue@gmx.de
USt-IdNr.:
DE246631347

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