Ethiopian Opal 1-8mm (Dyed) Orange Graduated Rondelle - 17 InchEthiopian 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.

especially Tsavorite Garnet

over the course of millions of years

and forms naturally as a glassy

or a sandy beach blending into a tropical bay

and can be red to reddish brown

Common Opals such as White African Opal are believed to provide gentle

Astrophyllite is a very rare

and creamy/green colors

Mixed Impression Jasper is a composite made by fusing stone fragments using heat

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

Feldspar is believed by metaphysical adherents to be a gemstone of creativity

black biotite