Opal Pendant- 2.25 g - (1)
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Description from the seller
Welo Opal pendant, rough but polished, in a box
Silver bail
supplied with a 50 cm leather cord
Weight: 2.25 grams
Size: 2.3 x 1.2 centimeters
You are purchasing the opal shown in the photo (the opal has not been wetted for the photos)
The opal has just been cleared and lightly polished, but its natural shape is preserved
Comes with an invoice acknowledging my professional liability
All my coins, medals, fossils, meteorites and others are guaranteed authentic and come from private collections or professional dealers in compliance with the law.
The Welo Opal is found in silica veins just 2-3 meters below the surface. What makes its extraction so difficult are the methods employed. Only the inhabitants of this region are allowed to mine these deposits. The rural populations use archaic and sometimes dangerous methods to extract the stones. Since January 2011, a new mining site has emerged with stricter standards, bringing together 500 professional miners. The Ethiopian government regulates and monitors this wealth by not allowing buyers to go to the mining sites to deal directly with the miners. The Opal market lies outside the mining region.
The Welo Opal is often hydrophane. Indeed, when immersed in water it can become completely translucent, then regain its original appearance as it dries. The drying process must not be accelerated; it can take several days.
Welo Opal pendant, rough but polished, in a box
Silver bail
supplied with a 50 cm leather cord
Weight: 2.25 grams
Size: 2.3 x 1.2 centimeters
You are purchasing the opal shown in the photo (the opal has not been wetted for the photos)
The opal has just been cleared and lightly polished, but its natural shape is preserved
Comes with an invoice acknowledging my professional liability
All my coins, medals, fossils, meteorites and others are guaranteed authentic and come from private collections or professional dealers in compliance with the law.
The Welo Opal is found in silica veins just 2-3 meters below the surface. What makes its extraction so difficult are the methods employed. Only the inhabitants of this region are allowed to mine these deposits. The rural populations use archaic and sometimes dangerous methods to extract the stones. Since January 2011, a new mining site has emerged with stricter standards, bringing together 500 professional miners. The Ethiopian government regulates and monitors this wealth by not allowing buyers to go to the mining sites to deal directly with the miners. The Opal market lies outside the mining region.
The Welo Opal is often hydrophane. Indeed, when immersed in water it can become completely translucent, then regain its original appearance as it dries. The drying process must not be accelerated; it can take several days.
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Opal
Mineral form
Pendant
Supplement
pendant
Weight
2.25 g
Origin (region/city)
PEGOMAS
Country of origin
Ethiopia
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
