Ethiopian Opal / Welo Opal 2 ear studs / new- 0.84 g - (2)

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Two Ethiopian Welo opal earrings, set in 925 sterling silver and 18 karat gold plating, total weight 0.84 g with opals weighing 4.2 ct.

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2 Ear Studs Ethiopian Opal / new

Set in 925 sterling silver / 18 carat gold-plated

Total weight: 0.84 g / 4.2 ct

5.4 mm x 5.4 mm x 16.3 mm

New and unworn

Opals from Australia have long been known. For several years, a new variety from Ethiopia has started to steal a bit of the spotlight: 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 discovery is not known. Some sources date the introduction of Welo Opal to the Nairobi market in 1993. The discoverer is considered to be chemist Tilahun Yohannes, and already in 1994 geologist Dr. N. Barot reported this gemstone novelty in an article in the “ICA Gazette.” Mining slowly began; in 1997 only 10 kilograms were mined. The jewelry workshop Eyaopal in Addis Ababa cut 400 grams from it. Later that year, 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. 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 Ear Studs Ethiopian Opal / new

Set in 925 sterling silver / 18 carat gold-plated

Total weight: 0.84 g / 4.2 ct

5.4 mm x 5.4 mm x 16.3 mm

New and unworn

Opals from Australia have long been known. For several years, a new variety from Ethiopia has started to steal a bit of the spotlight: 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 discovery is not known. Some sources date the introduction of Welo Opal to the Nairobi market in 1993. The discoverer is considered to be chemist Tilahun Yohannes, and already in 1994 geologist Dr. N. Barot reported this gemstone novelty in an article in the “ICA Gazette.” Mining slowly began; in 1997 only 10 kilograms were mined. The jewelry workshop Eyaopal in Addis Ababa cut 400 grams from it. Later that year, 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. 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 ear studs / new
Supplement
925. Sterling silver
Weight
0.84 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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