Welo Opal Cabochon 8.5 Total Carat Weight

An 8.5-carat Ethiopian Welo opal cabochon with a quiet glow that erupts into full color the moment it catches the light.

Mined in the Welo (Wollo) region of Ethiopia, this opal is known for its vivid play-of-color in reds, greens, blues, and neon hues. It was cut and polished by hand into a smooth dome, the shape chosen to bring out the stone's depth and fire. Welo is a hydrophane opal, so it can absorb a little moisture and change in appearance, and it often shows pinfire, honeycomb, or broad-flash patterns.

Material: Ethiopian Welo opal cabochon, 8.5 total carats
Locality: Welo (Wollo) region, Ethiopia
Color: Play-of-color in reds, greens, blues, and neon hues
Formation: Hydrophane opal formed in volcanic rock

One of a kind — the exact 8.5-carat cabochon pictured is the one you'll receive.