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Type: Crystal Opal.
Raw specimen.
Origin: Ethiopia.
Treatment: None, completely natural.
Color / Transparency: Transparent to semi-transparent with visible play-of-color.
Mineral properties: Non-Hydrophane Welo opal with strong light refraction, typical of Ethiopian opals.
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38.65ct natural crystal opal specimen Rough- 7.73 g

Beautiful Natural Precious Black Opals (dark body tone) of 7.39 ct total, with natural inclusions, from Welo, Ethiopia. The opals have a nice vivid play of color, cabochon cut, oval shape and polished. Cut and polished in my lapidary laboratory. 

Very solid. No treatment, 100%

Welo, Ethiopia

7.39 ct - 2 Beautiful Natural Precious Welo Opals, with nice play of color. Cabochon - Height: 13.5 mm - Width: 9.5 mm- 1.48 g - (1)

51.60ct natural crystal opal specimen Rough- 10.32 g

Big Ethiopian Irresistible and rich Fire Opal Ring Multi tone Rhodium & Gold Plated 

Shape: Round 
Sterling Silver 925 multi tone Rhodium & Gold Plated 
Identification: Natural Ethiopia Opal 
Stones: 6 - 4 mm.
Dimensions: 33,9 x 29,8 mm.
 
Grams: 15,7 g.
Ring size: 7 ( USA ) 

Opal Ring - Height: 33.9 mm - Width: 33.9 mm- 15.7 g - (1)

Natural Opal.
Rough Polished.
Necklace.
Ethiopian.
Play of Color.
41 cm.
58 Carat.
5 to 15.5 mm.
Pictures are created using lamp or LED light.

Shipping:
Well packed with track&trace and insured.

58ct Opal Necklace Semi-polished- 11.6 g

Type: Natural White Opal.
Origin: Ethiopia.
Cut: Cabochon.
Weight: 2.86 ct.
The photos were taken in a professional studio with extensive lighting to enhance the visibility of the color variations.
The images have not been edited in order to present the most realistic

2.86ct Natural White Opal Cabochon - Height: 13.6 mm - Width: 7.6 mm- 0.57 g

Type: Natural White Opal.
Origin: Ethiopia.
Cut: Cabochon.
Weight: 3.06 ct.
The photos were taken in a professional studio with extensive lighting to enhance the visibility of the color variations.
The images have not been edited in order to present the most realistic

3.06ct Natural White Opal Cabochon - Height: 12.2 mm - Width: 9.3 mm- 0.61 g

Catawiki: lot84.
Youtube video of this lot :


https://youtube.com/shorts/QMY3NH-r4bk?si=6zxyyWOYYbgE7EuB.
Beautiful and colorful Lot of rough ethiopian opals, total weight 230 carats. 
Trey dimensions are: 80x75 mm 
Size range 0.5-3 carats.
We show in the video all the opals

Rough ethiopian opal lot- 230 carats video Rough - Height: 12 mm - Width: 10 mm- 46 g

LINK VIDEO:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGPcOlMPrPM.
Natural Solid Opal.
Good quality.
Polished.
Ethiopian, Welo.
Multicolor.
6 pieces, Cabochon, 
Size: 11 to 15 mm about.
7.22 cts - 1.44 grams.
Photo with lamp light condition.
Please read the lot description and

7.22 cts - Top Colors - 6 Natural Opals - Cabochon - See Video!- 1.44 g

TOP QUALITY!!!!
Natural Ethiopian opal, smoked, 17.22 carats (3.444g).

Dimensions: +- 21.90x17.20x9.40mm.

Photos taken with and without light, using a high-definition camera.

Exceptional play of colors!!!

Very low reserve price for a magnificent, top-quality opal!!!

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Top quality! Ethiopian opal. 17.22 carats. Oval cabochon - Height: 21.9 mm - Width: 17.2 mm- 3.44 g

Beautiful necklace of natural white opals from Ethiopia, weighing 46.52 carats (9.304g). Total weight including chain and clasp.

The necklace is made of smooth, multi-fire opal beads measuring 3-5mm and features a clasp in 925 silver.

Dimensions.
47cm with chain and clasp.
41cm

Natural Ethiopian white opal necklace + 925 silver. 46.52 carats. No reserve price. Jewellery- 9,3 g

Type: Black Opal.
Origin: Ethiopia.
Cut: faceted.
Weight: 1.37ct.
The photos were taken in a professional studio with extensive lighting to enhance the visibility of the color variations.
The images have not been edited in order to present the most realistic representation

1.37ct Black Opal Faceted - Height: 11.7 mm - Width: 7.7 mm- 0.27 g

Natural Crystal Opal.
Specimen.
Ethiopia.
Play of Color.
28 carats.
37 x 15 x 9 mm.
No treatment.
Pictures are taken with lamp/LED light in wet conditions.

Shipping:
Well packed with track&trace and insured.

28ct Crystal Opal Rough- 5.6 g

Natural Opal.
Semi Polished Pieces.
Necklace.
Ethiopian.
Play of Color.
40.5 cm.
90 Carat.
5 to 6 mm.
Pictures are made with lamp/LED light.

Shipping:
Well packed with track&trace and insured.

90ct Opal Necklace Semi-polished- 18 g

Natural Crystal Opal.
Specimen.
Ethiopia.
Play of Color.
14 carats.
18 x 14 x 10 mm.
No treatment.
Pictures are taken with lamp/LED light in wet conditions.

Shipping:
Well packed with track&trace and insured.

14ct Crystal Opal Rough- 2.8 g

Natural Crystal opal rough.
Contraluz - (the contraluz effect occurs when the light is inserted inside or laterally) pieces with contraluz effect are rare.
Ethiopian Welo 
Untreated! 
Multicolors.
1 piece ( 25 x 23 x 14 mm ) about.
7.2 grams - 36 cts 

the pieces for sale is what

36 cts - "Scenic" Contraluz Crystal Opal Rough- 7.2 g

Natural opal, a unique piece with an intense play of colors. Hold it up to the light and you'll see how the fire bursts forth in shades of green, blue, and red. Perfect for collectors, jewelry creators, or gemstone lovers with soul.

Color scheme: Multicolor.
State: Without

Ópalo wello, Ethiopia

Opalo Wello 30 ct Rough- 6 g

Superb natural Welo opal.

Welo oval opal of 9.35 carats with exceptional rainbow play of colors.

Features :
Opale.
Origin: Ethiopia (Welo)
Measurements: 18 mm x 14 mm x 7.9 mm.
Weight in grams: 1.87 g in total.
Weight in Carats: 9.35 Cts in total.
Shape/Size: Oval.
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Welo Opal Quality AAA +++, 9.35 Cts Polished - Height: 18 mm - Width: 14 mm- 1.87 g - (1)

Natural Crystal Opal.
Specimen.
Ethiopia.
Play of Color.
21 carats.
26 x 12 x 12 mm.
No treatment.
Pictures are taken with lamp/LED light in wet conditions.

Shipping:
Well packed with track&trace and insured.

21ct Crystal Opal Rough- 4.2 g

Here I offer a very beautiful, large, polished Welo Opal weighing 190 ct from my private collection. The stone displays the full play of color even without light. Truly a very beautiful piece!
The stone should be rubbed with some normal oil once or twice a year to prevent crack

Opal Specimen - Height: 4 cm - Width: 3.5 cm- 38 g - (1)

Magnificent natural black opal from Ethiopia, 3.12-carat (9.624g) Ethiopian smoky quartz.

Dimensions: ± 16.20 x 8.20 x 5.35 mm.

Photos taken with lighting and a high-definition camera.

Top quality AAA.
Breathtaking play of colors!

Ideal for gemstone collectors and/or

Top quality! Ethiopian black opal. 3.12 carats. No reserve price. Cabochon marquise - Height: 16.2 mm - Width: 8.2 mm- 0.62 g

Natural Opal.
Ethiopia.
Cabochon.
Play of Color.
2.71 cts / 0.542 g.
12.5 x 9.6 x 4.7 mm.
Pictures are taken under lamp or LED light conditions.

Shipping:
Well packed with track&trace and insured.

2.71ct opal Cabochon- 0.54 g

Natural Crystal Opal.
Specimen.
Ethiopia.
Play of Color.
15 cents.
24 x 12 x 12 mm.
No treatment.
Pictures are taken with lamp/LED light in wet conditions.

Shipping:
Well packed with track&trace and insured.

15ct Crystal Opal Rough- 3 g

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