TOP QUALITY!!! Ethiopian black opal - 7.19 carats oval cabochon- 1.44 g

Ethiopian black opals are world-renowned for their vivid play of colors and inherent mystique. This particular specimen, a high-quality 7.19-carat oval cabochon, demonstrates the typical fine polish and smooth dome shape that maximize color display. The cabochon cut is traditional for opals, chosen to best showcase their internal fire rather than facets. Ethiopian black opals originate mainly from the Welo province, where volcanic and sedimentary conditions produce opals with deep black to dark gray backgrounds enriched with vibrant spectral flashes. The intense play of colors ranges across the spectrum, often showing spots or patterns of red, green, blue, and yellow. Due to their rarity and beauty, these opals are prized by gemstone enthusiasts and fine jewelry designers alike.