Opals, Ethiopian, Rondelles Graduated 1x2mm to 3x5mm, on 16-inch Strand
SKU: GMO-423
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Description
- Graduated strand of translucent amber color Ethiopian (aka Welo) Opals
- Rondelles 1x2mm to 3x5mm on 16-inch strand with quite a lot of fire
- Ethiopian opals are real opals that entered the gem trade only about 20 years ago. They are found in volcanic ash, whereas Australian opals are found in sedimentary rock formations.
- 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.