A well-formed teardrop cabochon with a creamy white semi-transparent body lit by warm, vivid play-of-color. Orange and red fire covers most of the face in sweeping organic patches, with green and teal appearing around the edges and shifting into view as the stone moves. The photos capture this natural Ethiopian opal's lively character across multiple angles.
Sourced from the Welo region of Ethiopia and completely untreated. As a natural hydrophane opal, it is slightly porous and may temporarily absorb water - a characteristic of the Welo material that does not affect its value or durability. Fits neatly into standard 13x9mm teardrop pendant and earring settings.
Stone type: Natural Ethiopian opal
Treatment: Untreated
Cut: Pear cabochon
Size: 13x9.8mm
Weight: 2.86ct
Clarity: Semi-transparent
Origin: Ethiopia (Welo)
Natural Ethiopian opal, Welo, teardrop cabochon - sold loose.
