#52 • 4.04 ct Natural Ethiopian Black Smoked Opal

Part of Jewellery Collection - Marion North and Estate of Helen Davenport - Guelph (timed auction by David Moore & Associates Inc. / Rapid-Sell.ca )

High bid $140.00

Status: Sold

- carat:  4.04 - type: Opal - colour: Play of Colour - cut: Smoked - appraisal: $1000 - reference #: 1851432 About Ethiopian Welo Opals The Idea that no two gems are ever alike is what makes the creation of jewelry and the collection of gemstones so unique.  This has never been more true than with Opals, Especially Ethiopian Welo Opals.  The unique qualities of coloring, patterns intensity and fire, make these gems not only desirable, but incredibly valuable.  No one will ever have a gem like yours because no two gems are ever alike. Ethiopian Opal is a new variety of opal discovered in Wollo province of Ethiopia. It is highly valued for its vibrant body hues, bold color flashes and patterns. These opals are superior in terms of quality and their popularity as a collectable are rising dramatically giving them a significant investment value over traditional Opals such as those from Australia.