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Georgia Foteinou

23.35 ct, 2 Stunning natural Ethiopian Welo Precious Opals, hand-selected from a premium high-quality selection for their large size, clean structure, bright body tone and intense multicolor play-of-color.

This is not a small commercial opal: it is a large single collector gemstone, polished in a natural freeform shape and showing vivid flashes of green, red, orange, yellow and blue across the surface. The play-of-color is lively and highly visible under direct light, with strong internal fire and excellent visual movement.

The gemstone is in excellent condition, with a clean polished surface and no visible cracks or relevant fractures. This makes it especially attractive for collectors, jewelry designers and opal lovers looking for a larger, high-quality Welo Opal with strong visual impact.

Ethiopian Welo Opal is a natural hydrophane precious opal, appreciated worldwide for its bright body tone, vivid color play and unique optical depth.

A beautiful large loose opal, ideal for collection, custom jewelry, wire wrapping, display, metaphysical use or resale.

technical details

Weight: 23.35 ct tot
Dimensions: 20 x 15 x 10 mm / 20 x 17 x 13
Origin: Welo, Ethiopia
Gemstone: Natural Precious Opal
Type: Hydrophane Opal
Shape: Large polished freeform / tumbled gemstone
Color play: intense multicolor play-of-color with green, red, orange, yellow and blue flashes
Treatment: none
Condition: excellent polished condition, clean structure, no visible cracks or relevant fractures


Each natural Opal gemstone is unique in the world, thanks to its incredible combination of colors, flashes, and internal play-of-color. This natural optical pattern can never be replicated exactly, making every Opal a truly one-of-a-kind gemstone.

***All photos were taken using lamp light, with professional photographic lenses, to enhance the colors and also the details and imperfections of the gem. Looking with the naked eye, possible streaks, inclusions and imperfections are much less visible or not visible at all.***

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What is an Opal?

Opal is a unique gemstone renowned for its play-of-color, an optical phenomenon where flashes of vibrant colors, such as red, green, blue, and yellow, shift across its surface when viewed from different angles. This effect is caused by the unique internal structure of Opal, which diffracts light into its spectral components. Opals can range from translucent to opaque, with varieties like white, black, and fire opals showcasing different characteristics. It is believed to inspire creativity, awaken intuition, and foster emotional clarity. Whether worn as jewelry or cherished as a collector's piece, Opal holds a timeless allure that connects us to the wonders of the natural world.

Composition: Hydrated silica.
Origin: Most Opals come from Australia, with notable deposits in Ethiopia and Mexico.


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Welo, Ethiopië

23,35 ct - AAA Natuurlijke Ethiopische Welo Kostbare Opalen – Intens kleurenspel, Vrije vorm - Hoogte: 20 mm - Breedte: 17 mm- 4.67 g - (2)

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