Opals, Ethiopian, Rondelles, Light Yellow, Graduated 1x2mm to 4x6mm on 16-inch Strands
SKU: GMO-426
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$60.00
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Description
- Graduated strands of translucent yellow Ethiopian, aka Welo Opals
- Rondelles 1x2mm to 4x6mm with a good amount of fire
- Ethiopian opals are real opals that entered the gem world only about 20 years ago.
- They are found in volcanic ash and are considered to be of good value for the price
- The name comes from the Latin opalus and Sanskrit upala meaning precious stone
- And for centuries it was, then it briefly acquired a reputation for being unlucky.
- By the 20th century it had once again become one of the very most popular stones.