2.48 Carats | Natural Ethiopian Opal - Ethiopia

A captivating 2.48-carat natural Ethiopian opal displaying a dramatic spectrum of play-of-color against a deep, dark body appearance. As the stone moves through the light, flashes of electric green, fiery orange, golden yellow, red and blue emerge from different areas of the gemstone.

The polished oval cabochon provides an excellent surface for displaying the opal’s shifting colors. Bright green dominates several areas, while concentrated orange-gold and red flashes create striking contrast. Smaller blue and teal areas add additional depth to the overall presentation.

Ethiopia has become one of the world’s significant modern sources of precious opal, with individual stones displaying remarkably different combinations of color, pattern and transparency. This specimen’s combination of a dark appearance and contrasting spectral flashes gives it a particularly dramatic character.

Natural internal characteristics remain visible and are represented rather than concealed.

Gemstone: Natural Opal
Weight: 2.48 carats
Origin: Ethiopia
Appearance: Dark Body
Play-of-Color: Green, Orange-Gold, Red, Yellow & Blue
Shape: Oval
Cut: Polished Cabochon
Clarity: Naturally Included
Condition: Loose Gemstone
Price: $700

At nearly 2.5 carats, this opal has enough presence for a statement ring or pendant while remaining an attractive standalone specimen for an opal collection.