Gemstone: Welo Opal - 63.79 Cts.. South Wello (Welo; Wollo). Amhara Region. Ethiopia. 32.34 x 25.69 x 14.12 mm...

Description

Gemstone: Welo Opal - 63.79 Cts.
South Wello (Welo; Wollo)
Amhara Region
Ethiopia
32.34 x 25.69 x 14.12 mm

This impressive 63.79-carat Welo Opal showcases the ethereal beauty characteristic of Ethiopia's famed Opal fields. The specimen displays a luminous play-of-color across a translucent to semi-transparent body, with vibrant flashes of red, green, orange, and violet that shift with the light. Its sculptural, freeform shape highlights the natural contours of the rough, while the surface retains a silky luster. Welo Opal is known for its hydrophane properties, allowing it to absorb water and temporarily enhance clarity-a unique feature of this special stone. A substantial and captivating example, this example is notable for its massive size.



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