Multicolored black opal from Ethiopia. Superb, well-colored nuggets. Natural stone without defects. - Height: 5 mm- 4 g
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Black opal with multicolour flashes from Ethiopia, a natural stone with no defects, 5 mm in height and 4 g in weight, set as a 16 cm elastic bracelet.
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Description from the seller
4.5mm beads
4-gram bracelet
16 cm wrist circumference
The photos were taken from different angles and under varying lighting conditions to reveal the multiple facets of this stone. Indeed, black opal has the characteristic of quickly changing appearance depending on the intensity and nature of the light illuminating it. Depending on the brightness, you can see either multicolored flashes or simply a dark base.
The first Ethiopian opals were discovered in the 1990s, notably in the Wollo province. These stones are distinguished by their diversity of colors and their translucency. The black opal, with its dark base highlighting flashes of vivid colors, is particularly rare and sought-after.
It features a dark base, often black or dark brown, which intensifies the play of colors on its surface.
Today, Ethiopian black opal is highly valued for its beauty and rarity, contributing to Ethiopia’s growing reputation as a major source of high-quality opals.
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1. Secure shipping with tracking number.
2. Shipment twice a week. For Europe and worldwide, delivery times may vary from 8 to 15 days depending on the destination and customs clearance times at the borders.
3. All my stones are genuine, with no color treatment, resin, or plastic. They have all been selected with care, but as they are natural and artisanal products, they may sometimes have small imperfections.
4. The elastic mounting of the bracelets is sturdy, suited to the weight and size of the stones.
5. The stones have changing reflections depending on the light, indoor lighting or the sun. The photos were taken from different angles and lighting conditions to show you their various aspects.
6. All in-stock bracelets share the same specifications and quality. Each piece is identical to what you see.
Thank you for your interest and happy bidding.
4.5mm beads
4-gram bracelet
16 cm wrist circumference
The photos were taken from different angles and under varying lighting conditions to reveal the multiple facets of this stone. Indeed, black opal has the characteristic of quickly changing appearance depending on the intensity and nature of the light illuminating it. Depending on the brightness, you can see either multicolored flashes or simply a dark base.
The first Ethiopian opals were discovered in the 1990s, notably in the Wollo province. These stones are distinguished by their diversity of colors and their translucency. The black opal, with its dark base highlighting flashes of vivid colors, is particularly rare and sought-after.
It features a dark base, often black or dark brown, which intensifies the play of colors on its surface.
Today, Ethiopian black opal is highly valued for its beauty and rarity, contributing to Ethiopia’s growing reputation as a major source of high-quality opals.
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1. Secure shipping with tracking number.
2. Shipment twice a week. For Europe and worldwide, delivery times may vary from 8 to 15 days depending on the destination and customs clearance times at the borders.
3. All my stones are genuine, with no color treatment, resin, or plastic. They have all been selected with care, but as they are natural and artisanal products, they may sometimes have small imperfections.
4. The elastic mounting of the bracelets is sturdy, suited to the weight and size of the stones.
5. The stones have changing reflections depending on the light, indoor lighting or the sun. The photos were taken from different angles and lighting conditions to show you their various aspects.
6. All in-stock bracelets share the same specifications and quality. Each piece is identical to what you see.
Thank you for your interest and happy bidding.
Details
Main mineral
Multicolored black opal from Ethiopia. Superb, well-colored nuggets.
Mineral form
Natural stone without defects.
Weight
4 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Height
5 mm
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