Ethiopian Opal 2.5mm Cube Light Yellow Faceted - 15-16 Inch hps_05022024 pink and golden mottling and

pink and golden mottling and spots within the primarily black stone

The most highly regarded colors are the reds and pinks

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It was first found in a deposit near Shunga village

Many of the earliest gem traders did not realize that these yellowish stones were actually different materials

Ethiopian Opal 2.5mm Cube Light Yellow Faceted - 15-16 Inch hps_05022024 pink and golden mottling andEthiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal, Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play of color are now being found in these areas. Ethiopian Opal typically occurs in brown, red or orange body color, yet yellow, white and clear stones are also seen.