All Ring Sizes Are (US) Sizes. 925 Sterling Silver Ring with Ethiopian OPAL - Color White Multicolor - Size - 5 x 5 - 6 x 6 MM - Round Cab Cut - Unheated - Untreated
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Add a touch of elegance and beauty to your jewelry collection with this Ethiopian Welo Opal Ring. The ring is carefully crafted by skilled artisans using 925 sterling silver material, making it durable and long-lasting. The opal stone is a natural gemstone that features a unique multicolor hue, adding to its charm and allure. This ring is perfect for various occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and Valentine's Day. The vintage-inspired design of the ring makes it a great addition to any collection, and it is signed and handmade by Johnstoneandjewelry. Get your hands on this beautiful piece of jewelry that is sure to turn heads.
Although it has been reported that Northern African opal was used to make tools as early as 4000 BC, the first published report of gem opalfrom Ethiopia appeared in the 1994, with the discovery of precious opal in the Menz Gishe District, North Shewa Province. The opal, found mostly in the form of nodules, was of volcanic origin and was found predominantly within weathered layers of rhyolite. This Shewa Province opal, was mostly dark brown in color, and had a tendency to crack. These qualities made it unpopular in the gem trade.
In 2008, a new opal deposit was found near the town of Wegel Tena, in Ethiopia's Wollo Province. The Wollo Province opal was different from the previous Ethiopian opal finds in that it more closely resembled the sedimentary opals of Australia and Brazil, with a light background and often vivid play-of-color. Wollo Province opal, more commonly referred to as "Welo" or "Wello" opal has become the dominant Ethiopian opal in the gem trade.
Ethiopian Opals are HYDROPHANE Opals, which means they absorb water. Use caution and try to remember not to swim/bathe while wearing them. They might lose color temporarily. This color does return over several days' time (or weeks on occasion). If they absorb Oils/Lotions or similar substances, they might be damaged permanently - but with some common sense, you should be able to keep them looking beautiful forever!
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