Welo opal from Ethiopia. Beautiful, bright, and changing colors. Large-format pendant. 925 sterling silver setting. - Height: 3.1 mm - Width: 1.2 cm- 2.27 g

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Specimen: Welo Opal from Ethiopia; Scientific name Opal; weight 2.27 g; dimensions 3.1 mm by 1.2 cm; grand-format pendant mounted in 925 silver.

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Description from the seller

Provenance: Welo region, worldwide benchmark for opal since the 2000s.

Lithotherapy: A stone of creativity and emotion, opal is associated with the sacral chakra and the crown chakra. It amplifies artistic expression, fosters spontaneity, and invites embracing change with lightness.

Care: Welo opal is a hydrophane stone; it absorbs water. Avoid repeated contact with water, perfumes, and household products, to prevent irreversible internal microcracks.

Ethiopian opal has the peculiarity of rapidly changing appearance depending on the intensity and nature of the light that illuminates it.
According to the brightness, one may see multicolored fire or simply a milky base.
That is where the magic of this stone lies.
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1. Safe shipping with tracking number.

2. Shipping twice a week. For Europe and international destinations, delivery times may vary from 8 to 15 days depending on the destination and customs clearance at borders.

3. All my stones are genuine, with no color treatment, resin, or plastic. They have all been selected with care, but as these are natural and artisan-made products, they may sometimes show small imperfections that attest to their authenticity.

4. The given size includes the bail. The chain in the photos is not part of the sale; it is a presentation accessory.

5. The photos were taken with appropriate lighting to faithfully reproduce the natural colors of the stone.

6. Please examine the photographs carefully; they are an integral part of the description.

Thank you for your interest and happy bidding.

Provenance: Welo region, worldwide benchmark for opal since the 2000s.

Lithotherapy: A stone of creativity and emotion, opal is associated with the sacral chakra and the crown chakra. It amplifies artistic expression, fosters spontaneity, and invites embracing change with lightness.

Care: Welo opal is a hydrophane stone; it absorbs water. Avoid repeated contact with water, perfumes, and household products, to prevent irreversible internal microcracks.

Ethiopian opal has the peculiarity of rapidly changing appearance depending on the intensity and nature of the light that illuminates it.
According to the brightness, one may see multicolored fire or simply a milky base.
That is where the magic of this stone lies.
-----------------------------------
1. Safe shipping with tracking number.

2. Shipping twice a week. For Europe and international destinations, delivery times may vary from 8 to 15 days depending on the destination and customs clearance at borders.

3. All my stones are genuine, with no color treatment, resin, or plastic. They have all been selected with care, but as these are natural and artisan-made products, they may sometimes show small imperfections that attest to their authenticity.

4. The given size includes the bail. The chain in the photos is not part of the sale; it is a presentation accessory.

5. The photos were taken with appropriate lighting to faithfully reproduce the natural colors of the stone.

6. Please examine the photographs carefully; they are an integral part of the description.

Thank you for your interest and happy bidding.

Details

Main mineral
Welo opal from Ethiopia. Beautiful, bright, and changing colors.
Mineral form
Large-format pendant. 925 sterling silver setting.
Weight
2.27 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Height
3.1 mm
Width
1.2 cm
FranceVerified
3067
Objects sold
99.75%
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.

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