Exquisite 4.77 ctw Gents Ethiopian Welo Opal and Diamond Ring

Exquisite 4.77 ctw Gents Ethiopian Welo Opal and Diamond Ring

Ethiopian opals are found in a plateau of about 2500 to 3299 meters. Only the locals are allowed to mine in the area where Welo opals are found. Ethiopian Welo opals are popular because of the variety of bright colors. The colors are very striking with red being common and blue quite rare which is the opposite to Australian Opals. It has some magnificent patterns and brilliant colors and is called Ethiopian fire Opal. Good Ethiopian Opals have diverse play of colors from neon reds, oranges, green, blue, white, yellow, brown and contra lush fire. There are even colors that are not present in Australian Opals like turquoise and indigos. Ethiopian fire Opals are popular as they have striking pattern formations which make each opal so unique. This particular opal does have a large variety of colors including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The stone was not removed from the setting to be measured so the size of 4.50 carats is approximate. On either side of the opal are 9 round diamonds. Full Description Below