Natural White Ethiopian Welo Opal Semi-precious Gemstone Chips Nugget Beads - 2mm - 6mm - 16" strand

Natural Ethiopian Opal Graduated Semi-precious Gemstone Chips / Nugget Beads

Quantity: one strand approx 16" long

Colour: white

Size: approx 2mm - 6mm x 1.5mm - 4mm per stone. Each strand will vary in shapes and sizes.

Opal beads hole size reference: approx 0.30mm

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 any jewellery is kept dry and away from prolonged periods of water.