3807705
AAA Ethiopian Welo Opal (Hrt 8 mm) 1.00 ctw
3807705
AAA Ethiopian Welo Opal (Hrt 8 mm) 1.00 ctw
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Gift this heart shape AAA-grade Ethiopian Welo opal to your love, and her heart will skip a beat seeing its play of colors. This statement-maker will help her find the rich charm she is looking to instill in her personality. Preferred to adorning her neckline!
Highlights
- GRADING: This gorgeous rainbow-colored stone is of AAA grade
- CUT: Stone is neatly cut in the heart-shape
- SIZE: This heart shape gem comes in a size of 8 mm size
- CARAT: Carat weight of this gemstone is 1.00 ct.
- ORIGIN: The Welo region of Ethiopia is the prime supplier of Ethiopian Welo opal
- SPECIAL FEATURES: Being hydrophane, it can soak up water like a sponge. When hydrated, the stone becomes more translucent and the play of colors more defined. After it releases water, it reverts back to opaque
The Ethiopian Welo opal displays milky white, light blue grey or golden cream base with iridescent rainbow flecks. Ranking 5.5 to 6.0 on the Mohs scale of hardness, the gemstone is the birthstone for the month of October. In addition, the opal is said to be symbol of hope and purity. To be on the safe side, clean your opals using a mesh rag dipped in mild detergent added to warm water. Never soak or immerse your opal jewelry.
It denotes the total carat weight of all the gemstones. For example: In a ring there are two gemstones, each gemstone might weigh roughly 1 carat, equaling approximately 2 ct. tw.
Minimum size is the measurement of the size of gemstone present in the jewelry.
Every colored gemstone has its own color range, as per hue (The first impression of an object�s basic color), tone (Degree of darkness or lightness of a color) and saturation (A color�s strength or intensity). Color of the gem plays an essential role in determining its value.
Opaque is a clarity grade in which due to the higher number of inclusions, it is impossible to see through the gemstone.
The Mohs scale of hardness is a measurement of a mineral�s hardness against ten reference minerals.
Natural gemstone does not go through any kind of enhancement treatment.