Ethiopian Welo Opal (Cream) Teardrop Beads - 3 Sizes - 1 PC - for Jewellery Making - Top Grade

Natural Cream Ethiopian Opal Semi-precious Gemstone Teardrop Beads for Earrings, Pendants

Top Grade Gemstones

Quantity: 1 single bead will be carefully hand selected at random from your chosen size.

Sizes available: approx 8mm - 11mm x 6mm - 7mm per stone, approx 10mm - 11mm x 7mm - 9mm per stone or approx 11mm - 12mm x 8mm per stone. Please choose your size option from the selection menu.

Each bead varies is shape and size

Opal beads hole size reference: approx 0.25mm - 0.30mm. Please note these holes have been hand-drilled so some holes may not be straight. Please see photos showing the line across the top of the beads.

Many of the opals mined in Ethiopia, especially from the Welo deposits, are hydrophane opals. "Hydrophane" is a name used for a porous opal that has the ability to absorb water. A change in colour or transparency often accompanies the water absorption.

The nature of hydrophane opals means that absorbing water can enhance their fragile qualities. Avoid prolonged immersion in water. If stones absorb water, let them dry thoroughly before wearing. Depending on how much, they can take up to a week to dry.

Please ensure these gemstones are kept dry and away from prolonged periods of water.