A rare and captivating pair of earrings featuring marquise-cut Ethiopian Black Opals, each alive with a cosmic play of green, red, and blue fire. Set in 18k Gold Vermeil over solid 925 sterling silver, these opals shimmer with deep body color and vibrant flashes, making them an elegant yet bold statement.
Stone: Ethiopian Black Opal
Cut: Marquise faceted
Metal: 18k Gold Vermeil on 925 Sterling Silver
Origin: Ethiopia
✨ Geology & Origin
These opals are sourced from the Wollo Province of Ethiopia, a region that has rapidly become world-renowned for producing some of the most dazzling opals in recent decades. The volcanic highlands where they form are rich in silica-bearing layers, giving rise to opals with exceptional brilliance.
⛏ Miners’ Story
Ethiopian opals are mined by small-scale artisanal miners, often working in cooperatives to bring these gems to light. Their work supports local communities in the Amhara region, where mining has become both a livelihood and a tradition.
💡 Fun Fact
Unlike Australian opals, Ethiopian opals are hydrophane, meaning they can absorb small amounts of water. This unique property adds to their mystique and makes them truly one-of-a-kind in the opal world.
A rare and captivating pair of earrings featuring marquise-cut Ethiopian Black Opals, each alive with a cosmic play of green, red, and blue fire. Set in 18k Gold Vermeil over solid 925 sterling silver, these opals shimmer with deep body color and vibrant flashes, making them an elegant yet bold statement.
Stone: Ethiopian Black Opal
Cut: Marquise faceted
Metal: 18k Gold Vermeil on 925 Sterling Silver
Origin: Ethiopia
✨ Geology & Origin
These opals are sourced from the Wollo Province of Ethiopia, a region that has rapidly become world-renowned for producing some of the most dazzling opals in recent decades. The volcanic highlands where they form are rich in silica-bearing layers, giving rise to opals with exceptional brilliance.
⛏ Miners’ Story
Ethiopian opals are mined by small-scale artisanal miners, often working in cooperatives to bring these gems to light. Their work supports local communities in the Amhara region, where mining has become both a livelihood and a tradition.
💡 Fun Fact
Unlike Australian opals, Ethiopian opals are hydrophane, meaning they can absorb small amounts of water. This unique property adds to their mystique and makes them truly one-of-a-kind in the opal world.