Ethiopian Opal / Welo Opal 2 stud earrings / new- 0.6 g - (2)

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Two Ethiopian Welo opal stud earrings in 925 sterling silver, total weight 0.60 g (3 ct), size 4.2 × 4.2 × 14.8 mm, new and unworn.

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2 Ethiopian Opal / stud earrings – new

In 925 Sterling Silver set

Total weight: 0.60 g / 3 ct

4.2 mm x 4.2 mm x 14.8 mm

New and unworn

Opals from Australia have long been known. For several years, however, a new variety from Ethiopia has begun to capture some of the spotlight: the Welo opal! This stone is translucent and captivates with its distinctive, unique light reflections. It was discovered in the Semien Wollo mountain region in northeastern 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 considered to be chemist Tilahun Yohannes, and as early as 1994 geologist Dr. N. Barot reported about this gemstone novelty in an article in the ICA Gazette. Mining began slowly; in 1997 only 10 kilos 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 minerals fair in Sainte-Marie, and a year later Eyaopal displayed 350 cut opals at the Tucson trade fair. In 2008 commercial mining began. A new star among opals was born.

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Seller's Story

Dipl. Geol. Tim Güldenpfennig
Translated by Google Translate

2 Ethiopian Opal / stud earrings – new

In 925 Sterling Silver set

Total weight: 0.60 g / 3 ct

4.2 mm x 4.2 mm x 14.8 mm

New and unworn

Opals from Australia have long been known. For several years, however, a new variety from Ethiopia has begun to capture some of the spotlight: the Welo opal! This stone is translucent and captivates with its distinctive, unique light reflections. It was discovered in the Semien Wollo mountain region in northeastern 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 considered to be chemist Tilahun Yohannes, and as early as 1994 geologist Dr. N. Barot reported about this gemstone novelty in an article in the ICA Gazette. Mining began slowly; in 1997 only 10 kilos 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 minerals fair in Sainte-Marie, and a year later Eyaopal displayed 350 cut opals at the Tucson trade fair. In 2008 commercial mining began. A new star among opals was born.

Shipped as insured letter

Seller's Story

Dipl. Geol. Tim Güldenpfennig
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Number of objects
2
Main mineral
Ethiopian Opal / Welo Opal
Mineral form
2 stud earrings / new
Supplement
925. Sterling silver
Weight
0.6 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
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Objects sold
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers

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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