Opal Mineral Specimens: Natural Boulder Opal, Common Opal & Precious Opal Lapidary Rough

Code: opam156x
available in several small sizes (please see below)
These genuine opal specimens were mined in the USA
These natural opal specimens have thick layers of common opal in shades with white, tan, and pale yellow-green (completely natural untreated colors) with large areas of very nice cabochon gem or carving grade. The photo at left is viewed under incandescent light. We have these natural opal specimens available in small to medium sizes that are perfect for mineral collections, as samples for classroom study, and for metaphysical use. Please see below to order.

Ethiopian Opal Gem Rough Specimen, 16.04 carats

Code: opam184
This natural specimen of opal rough weighs 16.04 carats
Ethiopian Opal Specimen Dimensions: 1.1" x 0.8" x 0.4" (28mm x 21mm x 10mm)
Mined in Ethiopia
Price: $285.00

This untreated Ethiopian opal rough specimen is completely natural - just as it was found in the earth. The opal has a large flawless area that is transparent with extra fine color-play showing beautiful flashes of green, red, orange, yellow and blue natural colors. These colors change as the light moves or as the piece is turned. The photo at left shows a fresh surface break which nicely reveals the color-play inside. Some surfaces are covered by matrix. This lapidary grade opal rough specimen could be cut into a completely clean Ethiopian opal cabochon gemstone with extra fine color play weighing 2.5 carats. This untreated opal specimen also makes a great mineral specimen of extra fine natural Ethiopian opal just as it is. See also an opposite side view photo of this 100% natural Ethiopian opal mineral specimen.

Ethiopian Opal Gem Rough Specimen, 13.89 carats

Code: opam186
This natural specimen of opal rough weighs 13.89 carats
Ethiopian Opal Specimen Dimensions: 0.75" x 0.65" x 0.55" (19mm x 16mm x 14mm)
Mined in Ethiopia
Price: $310.00

This untreated raw Ethiopian opal rough specimen is completely natural - just as it was found in the earth. The opal is a flawless transparent nodule covered on the backside with matrix. The opal has fine color-play showing flashes of red, orange, and green natural colors. These colors change as the light moves or as the piece is turned. The photo at left shows a fresh surface break which nicely reveals the color-play inside the opal nodule. The back surface is covered by matrix. This lapidary grade opal rough specimen could be cut into a completely clean Ethiopian opal cabochon gemstone with fine color play weighing 4.5 carats. This untreated opal specimen also makes a great mineral specimen of natural Ethiopian opal just as it is.

Ethiopian Opal Gem Rough Specimen, 14.6 carats

Code: opam182
This natural specimen of opal rough weighs 14.6 carats
Ethiopian Opal Specimen Dimensions: 0.9" x 0.55" x 0.55" (23mm x 13.5mm x 13.5mm)
Mined in Ethiopia
Price: $395.00

This untreated Ethiopian opal rough specimen is completely natural - just as it was found in the earth. It is flawless transparent opal with extra fine color-play showing beautiful flashes of green, red, orange, yellow and blue natural colors. These colors change as the light moves or as the piece is turned. The photo at left shows a fresh surface break which nicely reveals the color-play inside. Some surfaces are covered by matrix. This lapidary grade precious opal specimen could be set into jewelry just as it is to make a very beautiful natural opal pendant. It could be cut into a completely clean Ethiopian opal gemstone with extra fine color play weighing 3.5 carats! This untreated opal specimen also makes a great mineral specimen of extra fine natural Ethiopian opal just as it is. See also an opposite side view photo of this 100% natural specimen of opal rough.

Ethiopian Opal Gem Rough Specimen, 14.65 carats

Code: opam185
This natural specimen of opal rough weighs 14.65 carats
Ethiopian Opal Specimen Dimensions: 0.95" x 0.65" x 0.4" (24mm x 17mm x 10mm)
Mined in Ethiopia
Price: $325.00

This unique piece of genuine raw Ethiopian opal gem rough will yield a 3 carat flawless cabochon gemstone, or an 8 carat flawless free-form nugget gemstone! It is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. The opal is transparent with beautiful very fine color-play in flashes of green and blue colors as you turn it. The photo at left shows an area with a fresh surface break which reveals the color-play inside. Some surfaces are partially covered with matrix. The large flawless area inside could be cut into a completely clean Ethiopian opal cabochon gemstone with very fine color play weighing 3 carats! This untreated opal specimen makes a great mineral specimen of natural Ethiopian opal just as it is. This precious opal rough specimen could also be set into jewelry just as it is to make a wonderful Ethiopian opal jewelry item as well. See also an opposite side view photo of this Ethiopian opal rough specimen.

Ethiopian Opal Gem Rough Specimen, 13.56 carats

Code: opam183
This natural specimen of opal rough weighs 13.56 carats
Ethiopian Opal Specimen Dimensions: 0.8" x 0.6" x 0.5" (20mm x 16mm x 12mm)
Mined in Ethiopia
Price: $345.00

This unique piece of genuine Ethiopian opal gem rough will yield a 4 carat flawless cabochon gemstone, or a 9 carat flawless free-form nugget gemstone! It is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. The opal is transparent with beautiful very fine color-play in flashes of red, orange, yellow and green colors as you turn it. The photo at left shows an area with a fresh surface break which reveals the color-play inside. Some surfaces are partially covered with a very small amount of matrix. The large flawless area inside could be cut into a completely clean Ethiopian opal cabochon gemstone with very fine color play weighing 4 carats! This untreated opal specimen makes a great mineral specimen of natural Ethiopian opal just as it is. This precious opal rough specimen could also be set into jewelry just as it is to make a wonderful Ethiopian opal jewelry item as well. See also an opposite side view photo of this Ethiopian opal gem rough specimen.

Ethiopian Opal Gem Rough Specimen, 12.68 carats

Code: opam187
This natural specimen of opal rough weighs 12.68 carats
Ethiopian Opal Specimen Dimensions: 0.8" x 0.75" x 0.4" (20mm x 19.5mm x 11mm)
Mined in Ethiopia
Price: $395.00

This unique piece of genuine Ethiopian opal gem rough will yield a 4.5 carat flawless cabochon gemstone! It is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. The opal is transparent with beautiful very fine color-play in flashes of green, yellow, red and orange colors as you turn it. The photo at left shows an area with a fresh surface break which reveals the color-play inside. Some surfaces are partially covered with a small amount of matrix. The large flawless area inside could be cut into a completely clean Ethiopian opal cabochon gemstone with very fine color play weighing 4.5 carats! This untreated opal specimen makes a great mineral specimen of natural Ethiopian opal just as it is. This precious opal rough specimen could also be set into jewelry just as it is to make a wonderful Ethiopian opal jewelry item as well. See also an opposite side view photo of this Ethiopian opal rough specimen.

Ethiopian Opal Matrix Specimen, 49.14 carats

Code: opam188
This natural specimen of opal with matrix weighs 49.14 carats
Ethiopian Opal Specimen Dimensions: 1.1" x 1" x 0.9"
Mined in Ethiopia
Price: $1125.00

This untreated Ethiopian opal rough specimen is completely natural - just as it was found in the earth. It is a matrix covered opal nodule with a fresh break on each side, revealing the amazing color-play inside! The opal is flawless and transparent - you can see all the way through it. This opal has amazing extra fine color-play in flashes of green, purple, orange, red and blue colors as you turn it. It could be cut into several completely clean Ethiopian opal gemstones with extra fine color play! However, this untreated opal specimen makes a fantastic collector quality mineral specimen of natural Ethiopian opal just as it is. See also an opposite side view of this beautiful specimen of Ethiopian opal rough.

Large Ethiopian Opal in Matrix Specimen

Code: opam178
This natural specimen of opal with matrix weighs 199.4 carats
Ethiopian Opal Specimen Dimensions: 1.75" x 1.5" x 1.2"
Mined in Ethiopia
Price: $2645.00

This untreated Ethiopian opal rough specimen is completely natural - just as it was found in the earth. The opal is transparent with a huge flawless area that would yield a 20 carat cabochon gem! The opal has amazing extra fine color-play in flashes of green, orange, red and blue colors as you turn it. This untreated opal specimen makes a superb mineral specimen of natural Ethiopian opal just as it is. See also a side view of this Ethiopian opal extra fine rough specimen.

Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone, 1.53 carats

Code: opag159_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 1.53 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 9.2mm x 7.2mm x 5.0mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $137.70

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal cabochon gem. It was ground & polished into this tall oval shaped cabochon from natural crystal opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. This genuine opal gemstone has fine quality color play. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind. This superior quality opal gem is flawless with no imperfections. It is transparent with golden body color and with natural color play inside. Transparent opals with color play are also known as crystal opal gems. The photo at left shows a side view, see also a top view of this superior quality natural Ethiopian opal gemstone. This unique Welo opal gemstone has fine color play with flashes of predominantly green and blue colors inside.
The beautiful opal gem you see displayed at left is the actual one you will receive.

Very Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone

Code: opag169_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 1.35 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 8.9mm x 8.6mm x 4.1mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $195.75

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal cabochon gem. It was ground & polished into this triangular drop shaped cabochon from natural crystal opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. This precious opal gemstone has very fine quality color play. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! It is transparent with natural very fine quality color play inside. This superior quality opal gem is flawless with no imperfections. Transparent opals with color play are also known as crystal opal gems. The photo at left shows a top view, see also a side view of this very fine Ethiopian opal gemstone. This unique Welo opal gemstone has very fine color play with flashes of red, orange, green and blue colors inside. See also an end view of this natural Ethiopian opal gemstone.
The beautiful opal gem you see displayed at left is the actual one you will receive.

Very Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone

Code: opag173_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 2.21 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 12.3mm x 9.3mm x 4.9mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $320.45

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal cabochon gem. This superior quality opal gem is flawless with no imperfections. It was ground & polished into this pear shaped cabochon from natural crystal opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. This genuine opal gemstone has very fine quality color play. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! It is transparent with beautiful light blue body color and natural very fine color play inside. This superior quality opal gem is flawless with no imperfections! Transparent opals with color play are also known as crystal opal gems. See also another view of this natural Ethiopian opal gemstone. This unique Welo opal gemstone has very fine color play with flashes of red, orange, green and blue colors inside.
The beautiful opal gem you see displayed in these photos is the actual one you will receive.

Very Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone

Code: opag175_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 3.15 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 18.1mm x 8.5mm x 5.0mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $456.75

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal cabochon gem. It was ground & polished into this marquis shaped cabochon from natural crystal opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. This genuine opal gemstone has very fine quality color play. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind. It is transparent with amazing natural color play inside. This superior quality opal gem has a fine quality finish. Transparent opals with color play are also known as crystal opal gems. See another view of this natural Ethiopian opal gemstone. See also a side view of this wonderful Ethiopian opal gem. This unique Welo opal gemstone has very fine color play with flashes of predominantly blue and green, with some orange and red color play as you turn the gem.
The beautiful opal gem you see displayed in these photos is the actual one you will receive.

Very Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone

Code: opag147_Welo-crystal-opal-gemstone
This natural Ethiopian opal gemstone weighs 3.65 carats
Crystal Opal Gem Dimensions: 14.8mm x 9.8mm x 5.0mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $529.25

This unique Welo opal gemstone was ground & polished into an oval cabochon shape from natural crystal opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. This genuine opal gemstone has very fine quality color play. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! This rare quality opal gem is flawless with no imperfections. It is transparent with natural very fine color play inside. Transparent opals with color play are also known as crystal opal gems. This unique Welo opal gemstone has very fine color play with flashes of wonderful green, orange and red color play inside as you turn the gem. See another view of this superior quality natural Ethiopian opal gemstone.
The very fine opal gemstone you see in these two photos is the actual one you will receive.

Very Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone

Code: opag193_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 5.89 carats
Opal Cabochon Gem Dimensions: 16.5mm x 12.4mm x 6.7mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $854.05

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal cabochon gem. It was ground & polished into this pear shaped cabochon from natural crystal opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. It is completely natural with no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! This genuine precious opal is transparent with natural very fine quality color play inside. Transparent opals with color play are also known as crystal opal gems. As you move this gem slightly, flashes of beautiful changing broadflash colors roll across its surface. In some positions it shows mostly red colors, and in other positions it has mostly green or green with red colors. See also another top view of this very fine Ethiopian opal gemstone. See also a side view of this wonderful very fine opal gem. See another side view of this natural very fine opal gem.
The unique opal gem you see displayed in these photos is the actual one you will receive.

Very Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone, 6.51 carats

Code: opag163_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 6.51 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 21.8mm x 8.8mm cushion shape x 6.2mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $943.95

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It was ground & polished into this square cushion shaped cabochon gem from natural crystal opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. This genuine opal gemstone has very fine quality color play. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! This superior quality opal gem is flawless with no imperfections. It is semi-transparent with white body color and with natural color play inside in beautiful harlequin patterns! See also a side view of this wonderful Ethiopian opal gemstone. This natural Welo opal gemstone has very fine color play with flashes of predominantly red, orange and green color play.
The unique opal gem that you see displayed is the actual one you will receive.

Very Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone, 6.99 carats

Code: opag165_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 6.99 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 24.8mm x 13.3mm pear shape x 5.0mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $1013.55

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It was ground & polished into this pear shaped cabochon gem with a nice low profile (weighs very little for its size!) from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. This genuine opal gemstone has very fine quality color play. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind. This superior quality opal gem has a fine quality finish. It is transparent with natural broadflash very fine color play inside. As you move the light source slightly, flashes of very bright changing colors roll across its surface. See a photo of this natural Ethiopian opal gemstone with the light moved just slightly. See also a side view of this wonderful Ethiopian opal gemstone. This unique Welo opal gemstone has very fine and very bright color play with flashes of predominantly red, blue and green color play.
The natural opal gem that you see displayed is the actual one you will receive.

Extra Fine Flawless Ethiopian Opal Free-form Gem, 3.65 carats

Code: opag199_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 3.65 carats
Opal Gem Dimensions: 14.0mm x 9.0mm x 7.5mm deep - nugget shape
This natural precious opal gem was found by native miners in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $691.68

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! It was ground & polished into this free-form or "nugget" shaped gem from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. This genuine opal gemstone has extra fine quality natural color play with beautiful flashes of green, blue, orange, yellow and red colors inside. Nugget shaped opals are very popular for wire wrapping into unique pendants! The expert gem-cutter who crafted this wonderful gem carved away all impurities leaving only the pure flawless transparent opal with amazing extra fine flashes of color inside. See also a side view of this extra fine Ethiopian opal gemstone. This superior quality opal gem has a fine polish. As you move the light source slightly, flashes of very bright changing colors flash & roll from within across its surfaces.
This unique opal gem that you see displayed is the actual one you will receive.

Flawless Ethiopian Opal Extra Fine Gemstone, 5.67 carats

Code: opag200_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 5.67 carats
Opal Gem Dimensions: 19.0mm x 10.0mm x 8.5mm deep - nugget shape
This natural precious opal gem was found by native miners in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $1074.45

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! It was ground & polished into this free-form or "nugget" shaped gem from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. This genuine opal gemstone has extra fine quality natural color play with beautiful flashes of red, orange, and green colors inside. Nugget shaped opals are very popular for wire wrapping into unique pendants! The expert gem-cutter who crafted this wonderful gem carved away all impurities leaving only the pure flawless transparent opal with amazing extra fine flashes of natural colors inside. See also an opposite side view of this genuine opal gemstone. This superior quality opal gem has a fine polish. As you move the light source slightly, flashes of very bright changing colors flash & roll from within across its surfaces.
This unique opal gem that you see displayed is the actual one you will receive.

Extra Fine Ethiopian Opal Nugget Gemstone, 6.33 carats

Code: opag201_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 6.33 carats
Opal Gem Dimensions: 22mm x 9mm x 8mm deep - nugget shape
This natural precious opal gem was found by native miners in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $1199.50

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! It was ground & polished into this free-form or "nugget" shaped gem from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. This genuine opal gemstone has extra fine quality natural color play with beautiful flashes of blue, green, red, orange, and yellow colors inside! Nugget shaped opals are very popular for wire wrapping into unique pendants. The expert gem-cutter who crafted this wonderful gem carved away all impurities leaving only the pure transparent opal with incredible extra fine flashes of natural colors inside! See also an opposite side view of this natural opal gemstone. This superior quality opal gem has a fine polish. As you move the light source slightly, flashes of very bright changing colors flash & roll from within across its surfaces.
This unique opal gem that you see displayed is the actual one you will receive.

Extra Fine Flawless Opal Nugget Gemstone, 6.99 carats

Code: opag202_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 6.99 carats
Opal Gem Dimensions: 16mm x 12mm x 9.5mm deep - nugget shape
This natural precious opal gem was found by native miners in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $1324.60

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! It was ground & polished into this free-form or "nugget" shaped gem from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. This genuine opal gemstone has extra fine quality natural color play with beautiful flashes of red, orange, yellow, and green colors inside. Nugget shaped opals are very popular for wire wrapping into unique pendants. The expert gem-cutter who crafted this wonderful gem carved away all impurities leaving only the pure flawless transparent opal with amazing extra fine flashes of natural colors inside. See also an opposite side view of this opal gemstone. This superior quality opal gem has a fine polish. As you move the light source slightly, flashes of very bright changing colors flash & roll from within across its surfaces.
This unique opal gem that you see displayed is the actual one you will receive.

Extra Fine Ethiopian Opal Free-form Gem, 10.43 carats

Code: opag181_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 10.43 carats
Opal Gem Dimensions: 18.1mm x 15.6mm x 9.9mm - nugget shape
This natural precious opal gem was found by native miners in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $1976.49

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a completely natural solid opal gem. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind. It was ground & polished into this free-form or "nugget" shaped gem from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. This genuine opal gemstone has extra fine quality natural color play with beautiful broad flashes of green, orange, red and blue. The expert gem-cutter who crafted this amazing gem carved away all impurities leaving only the pure transparent opal with extra fine broad flashes of natural color inside. See also a side view of this extra fine Ethiopian Opal. This rare quality opal gem has a fine polish. As you move this unique gem, flashes of very bright changing colors flash & roll across its surfaces. See another view of this natural Ethiopian Opal Gemstone.
The unique opal gem that you see displayed is the actual one you will receive.

Extra Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone, 2.46 carats

Code: opag197_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 2.46 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 12.2mm x 8.5mm oval shape x 5.0mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $602.70

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It was ground & polished into this oval shaped cabochon gem from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. See a side-view of this natural opal gemstone. This genuine opal gemstone has extra fine quality color play and it is flawless! It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! It is transparent with amazing natural extra fine color play inside. As you move the light source slightly, flashes of very bright changing colors roll across its surface in red, yellow, green, orange and blue.
The unique opal gem that you see displayed in these images is the actual one you will receive.

Extra Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone, 2.87 carats

Code: opag196_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 2.87 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 11.1mm x 9.1mm oval shape x 6.0mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $645.75

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It was ground & polished into this oval shaped cabochon gem from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. See a side-view of this natural extra fine opal gemstone. This genuine opal gemstone has extra fine quality color play. It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! It is transparent with beautiful natural extra fine color play inside. As you move the light source slightly, flashes of very bright changing colors roll across its surface in red and green.
The unique opal gem that you see displayed in these images is the actual one you will receive.

Extra Fine Flawless Opal Gemstone, 2.80 carats

Code: opag198_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 2.80 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 16.3mm x 7.5mm oval shape x 5.0mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $686.00

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It was ground & polished into this long oval shaped cabochon gem from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. See a side-view of this natural opal gemstone. This genuine opal gemstone has extra fine quality color play and it is flawless! It has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! It is transparent with amazing natural extra fine color play inside with predominantly red and green flashes.
The unique opal gem that you see displayed in these images is the actual one you will receive.

Extra Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone, 3.06 carats

Code: opag191_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 3.06 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 10.0mm square cushion shape x 6.2mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $688.50

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It was ground & polished into this oval shaped cabochon gem from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. See also a side-view of this natural extra fine opal gemstone. This genuine opal gemstone has extra fine quality color play. It is completely natural with no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! It is transparent with natural extra fine color play inside. As you move the light source slightly, flashes of very bright changing colors roll across its surfaces. This unique Welo opal gemstone has extra fine color play with flashes of red, orange, yellow, blue and green color play.
The unique opal gem that you see displayed in these images is the actual one you will receive.

Extra Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone, 4.65 carats

Code: opag192_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 4.65 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 15.4mm x 10.9mm oval shape x 5.7mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $1046.25

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It was ground & polished into this oval shaped cabochon gem from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. See a side-view of this natural extra fine opal gemstone. This genuine opal gemstone has extra fine quality color play with amazing natural green and red iridescent colors inside. When turned just slightly, the beautiful colors change and shift dramatically! See another side view of this extra fine opal gemstone. It is completely natural with no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind! It is transparent with beautiful golden-orange body color. See a view of this extra fine opal gemstone on a white background which better shows its golden-orange body color.
The unique opal gem that you see displayed in these images is the actual gem that you will receive.

Extra Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone, 6.77 carats

Code: opag194_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 6.77 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 17.3mm x 12.5mm oval shape x 7.2mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $1523.25

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It was ground & polished into this oval shaped cabochon gem from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. See also a side-view of this amazing extra fine opal gemstone. This genuine precious opal gemstone has extra fine quality color play in red, green, blue, yellow, orange and purple! When turned just slightly, the beautiful colors change and flash out from different areas. It is completely natural with no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind!
The unique opal gem that you see displayed in these images is the actual gem that you will receive.

Extra Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone, 16.43 carats

Code: opag195_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color opal gemstone weighs 16.43 carats
Welo Opal Gem Dimensions: 21.0mm x 15.2mm cushion shape x 10.1mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was found in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $4025.35

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. It was ground & polished into this cushion shape cabochon gem from natural precious opal rough that was mined in Ethiopia. See also a side-view of this amazing extra fine opal gemstone. This genuine precious opal gemstone has extra fine quality color play in red, green, blue, yellow, orange and purple! When turned just slightly, the beautiful colors change and flash out from different areas. See also another top view of this rare quality and large size extra fine opal gemstone. It is completely natural with no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind.
The unique opal gem that you see displayed in these images is the actual gem that you will receive.

Extra Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone, 17.97 carats

Code: opag203_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color Ethiopian opal gemstone weighs 17.97 carats
Opal Gem Dimensions: 30.4mm x 14.5mm pear shape x 9.6mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was ground & polished from natural precious opal rough that was found by native miners in Ethiopia
Price: $4402.65

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem measuring 1.2 inches long! See also a side-view of this natural Ethiopian Opal Gemstone. This genuine opal gemstone is transparent with extra fine quality natural color play inside showing flashes of green, red, orange, yellow and blue color play on all surfaces and with a beautiful blue body color. This completely natural opal gem has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind. This superior quality opal gem has a fine quality finish. As you move the gem slightly, amazing flashes of very bright changing colors roll across its surface!
This unique opal gem that you see displayed is the actual one you will receive.

Extra Fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone, 23.90 carats

Code: opag184_Ethiopian-opal-gemstone
This natural color Ethiopian opal gemstone weighs 23.90 carats
Opal Gem Dimensions: 36.8mm x 17.2mm pear shape x 7.8mm deep
This natural precious opal gem was ground & polished from natural precious opal rough that was found by native miners in Ethiopia
Price: $5855.50

This unique Ethiopian opal gemstone is a natural solid opal gem. See also a side-view of this natural Ethiopian Opal Gemstone. This genuine opal gemstone is transparent with extra fine quality natural color play inside showing flashes of green, red, orange and blue color play on all surfaces and with a beautiful blue body color. This amazing gem has no dyes, no glues, no laminations, and no treatments of any kind. This superior quality opal gem has a nice low profile with a fine quality finish. As you move the gem slightly, amazing flashes of very bright changing colors roll across its surface! See another photo of this extra fine Ethiopian Opal Gemstone.
The unique opal gem that you see displayed is the actual one you will receive.

Brazilian Precious Opal Gem with Low Dome Cushion Shape

Code: opag152
4.94 carats
14.3X 111.5X 4.1 mm
Mined in Pedro II Piaui , Brazil
Price: $258.44
This genuine crystal opal mined in Brazil contains multicolors of semi crystal opal in predominately greens and blues through violet, to purple colors with small amounts of yellow and orange within a transparent to translucent, slightly milky white body color. This solid precious opal is fashioned in a double cab style with some variance of color play from side to side. See also another view of this natural Brazilian Opal Gemstone. See also a different view of this Brazilian Precious Opal Gemstone. Brazilian opal is said to contain less water and is even more stable than Australian opal.

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Ethiopian Opal