Ethiopian Opal Oval Pendant Sterling Silver – Natural Pinfire Play of Color

Product Overview:

• Mineral: Natural Opal

• Origin: South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

• Color: Yellowish orange base with red, green, blue & yellow pinfire play-of-color

• Treatment: None

• Material: Sterling Silver (925)

• Approx. Dimensions: 2.2 × 0.9 × 0.6 cm

• Weight: 1g

• Note: Chain not included

Background:
Ethiopian opal is renowned for its vivid play-of-color, with flashes of red, green, blue, and yellow that shift in the light. Discovered in the Wollo Province in the early 2000s, these opals quickly gained recognition as some of the most vibrant and affordable gem-quality opals available.

Historically, opal has carried many associations. In the Middle Ages, it was believed to bring good luck, as its spectrum of colors represented the virtues of all gemstones combined. Later, its reputation dimmed following Sir Walter Scott’s 1829 novel Anne of Geierstein, which linked opals to ill fortune—causing sales across Europe to plummet for decades. Today, opal has reclaimed its place as a gemstone of beauty, individuality, and light play.

Impact:
10% of this purchase supports the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF).

Note:

• Color may vary slightly in images and videos due to lighting and angles.