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Elegant light crystal opal 2.77 ct - MdMaya Gems

Natural and untreated gemstones for your jewelry

Elegant light crystal opal 2.77 ct

$214.00

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Elegant light crystal opal 2.77 ct, this Welo Ethiopian opal has a delicate beauty, it shows an firework pattern. Pear Cabochon cut, with high quality. 

WEIGHT : 2.77 ct
SIZE : 13.53 * 8.81 * 5.49 mm
SHAPE : Pear Cabochon 
BASE COLOR: light crystal
BRIGHTNESS OF FIRE: Bright 
FIRE COLOR: Red, green, yellow, orange, blue.
FIRE PATTERN: firework pattern
TREATMENT : None - 100% natural untreated opal 
HARDNESS : 5.5 - 6.5
ORIGIN: Welo - Ethiopia 

The most of Welo Opals are "Hydrophane", they are be able to soak up and dry large amont of water. It is important to avoid immersing them in liquid.

The Opal is associated with good luck, it is the birthstone for October and the gem fo 14th wedding anniversaries.

The name for the opal comes from the Sanskrit word "Upala", meaning precious stone or stone par excellence. The Greek word "opallios" means "to see a change of colors".