A stunning crystal-body Ethiopian opal with remarkable near-transparency that lets the play-of-color glow from deep within. Under studio light the body is nearly clear, and the spectral fire burns through it with exceptional intensity - vivid reds and oranges blaze from one direction while electric greens light up the stone from another angle, giving this teardrop cabochon a mesmerizing, three-dimensional fire effect. Crystal opals like this are among the most prized of all Ethiopian varieties.
From the Welo region of Ethiopia, the world's leading source of crystal Ethiopian opals. Natural and untreated - the play-of-color is entirely the product of the stone's silica microstructure. At 14.8x9.5mm, this is a fine pendant stone for open-bezel or prong settings that allow light in from all sides.
Stone type: Natural Ethiopian opal (crystal)
Treatment: Untreated
Cut: Pear cabochon
Size: 14.8x9.5mm
Weight: 2.90ct
Clarity: Semi-transparent
Origin: Ethiopia (Welo)
Natural crystal Ethiopian opal, Welo - sold loose.
