Ethiopian Opal / Welo Opal 2 stud earrings / new- 0.56 g - (2)

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Two Ethiopian Welo opal stud earrings set in 925 sterling silver, total weight 0.56 g (2.8 ct), new.

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2 Ethiopian Opal stud earrings / new

Set in 925 sterling silver

Total weight: 0.56 g / 2.8 ct

5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 14.7 mm

New and unworn


Australian opals have long been known. In recent years, however, a new variety from Ethiopia has been stealing a bit of their spotlight: the Welo opal! This stone is translucent and captivates with its characteristic, unique light reflections. It was discovered in the Semien Wollo mountain region in northeastern Ethiopia. The exact date of the find, however, 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 chemist Tilahun Yohannes, and as early as 1994 geologist Dr. N. Barot reported in an article in the ICA Gazette about this gemstone novelty. Mining began slowly; in 1997 only 10 kilograms were mined. The Addis Ababa-based gemstone lapidary Eyaopal 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 showcased 350 cut opals at the Tucson trade fair. In 2008 commercial mining began. A new star among opals was born.

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Dipl. Geol. Tim Güldenpfennig
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2 Ethiopian Opal stud earrings / new

Set in 925 sterling silver

Total weight: 0.56 g / 2.8 ct

5.0 mm x 5.0 mm x 14.7 mm

New and unworn


Australian opals have long been known. In recent years, however, a new variety from Ethiopia has been stealing a bit of their spotlight: the Welo opal! This stone is translucent and captivates with its characteristic, unique light reflections. It was discovered in the Semien Wollo mountain region in northeastern Ethiopia. The exact date of the find, however, 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 chemist Tilahun Yohannes, and as early as 1994 geologist Dr. N. Barot reported in an article in the ICA Gazette about this gemstone novelty. Mining began slowly; in 1997 only 10 kilograms were mined. The Addis Ababa-based gemstone lapidary Eyaopal 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 showcased 350 cut opals at the Tucson trade fair. In 2008 commercial mining began. 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
2
Main mineral
Ethiopian Opal / Welo Opal
Mineral form
2 stud earrings / new
Supplement
925. Sterling silver
Weight
0.56 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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