Ethiopian Opal / Welo Opal 2 ear studs / new- 0.88 g - (2)

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Two Ethiopian opal earrings, set in 925 sterling silver and 18 karat gold plated, total weight 0.88 g (4.4 ct).

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2 stud earrings Ethiopian Opal / new

Set in 925 sterling silver / 18 karat gold plated

Total weight: 0.88 g / 4.4 ct

5.4 mm x 5.4 mm x 15.8 mm

New and unworn


Opals from Australia have long been known. In recent years, however, a new variety from Ethiopia has begun to steal a bit of the 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 time of the find is not known. Some sources date the introduction of the Welo opal to the Nairobi market in 1993. The discoverer is regarded as chemist Tilahun Yohannes, and as early as 1994 geologist Dr. N. Barot reports in a piece in the ICA Gazette about this gemstone novelty. Mining began slowly; in 1997 only 10 kilos were mined. The gemstone cut factory Eyaopal from Addis Ababa cut 400 grams. In the same year, the Welo opal was presented at the international mineral fair in Sainte-Marie, and a year later Eyaopal showed 350 cut opals at the Tucson trade fair. Commercial mining began in 2008. A new star among opals was born.

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

Set in 925 sterling silver / 18 karat gold plated

Total weight: 0.88 g / 4.4 ct

5.4 mm x 5.4 mm x 15.8 mm

New and unworn


Opals from Australia have long been known. In recent years, however, a new variety from Ethiopia has begun to steal a bit of the 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 time of the find is not known. Some sources date the introduction of the Welo opal to the Nairobi market in 1993. The discoverer is regarded as chemist Tilahun Yohannes, and as early as 1994 geologist Dr. N. Barot reports in a piece in the ICA Gazette about this gemstone novelty. Mining began slowly; in 1997 only 10 kilos were mined. The gemstone cut factory Eyaopal from Addis Ababa cut 400 grams. In the same year, the Welo opal was presented at the international mineral fair in Sainte-Marie, and a year later Eyaopal showed 350 cut opals at the Tucson trade fair. 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
2
Main mineral
Ethiopian Opal / Welo Opal
Mineral form
2 ear studs / new
Supplement
925. Sterling silver
Weight
0.88 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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