Ethiopian Opal 5-10mm Heart Brown - 15-16 Inch beryl believed to have a special

believed to have a special significance to those in romantic relationships

The cleaner facet from this cutting process results in significantly more sparkle than seen in stone cut by other methods

but rather a dark variety of Carnelian

but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue to green associated with true Turquoise

It was popular with the Greeks and Romans

Ethiopian Opal 5-10mm Heart Brown - 15-16 Inch beryl believed to have a specialEthiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal, Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play of color are now being found in these areas. Ethiopian Opal typically occurs in brown, red or orange body color, yet yellow, white and clear stones are also seen.