Ethiopian Opal Faceted Hexagonal Beads – 17 Inch Strand
£365.00
Ethiopian Opal Faceted Hexagonal Gemstone Beads | The Creators Collection
Discover the captivating beauty of Ethiopian Opal, a gemstone celebrated for its remarkable play-of-colour and luminous character. Expertly faceted into elegant hexagonal shapes, these opal beads offer jewellery designers and goldsmiths an exquisite combination of natural beauty and precision craftsmanship.
- Gemstone: Ethiopian Opal
- Origin: Ethiopia
- Shape: Faceted hexagonal beads
- Size: Approximately 5 × 5 mm to 10 × 10 mm
- Treatments: To be confirmed with supplier
Carefully selected for The Creators Collection, these Ethiopian Opal beads offer beautiful possibilities for distinctive fine jewellery. Their geometric forms create a contemporary contrast with the gemstone’s natural iridescence, making them particularly striking when paired with yellow gold or complemented by delicate diamonds and other precious gemstones.
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Ethiopian Opal Gemstone Beads | The Creators Collection
Ethiopian Opal Gemstone Beads | 5×5–10×10 mm Faceted Hexagons
The Creators Collection brings together exceptional natural gemstones, responsible sourcing and outstanding craftsmanship. Carefully selected for fine jewellery designers and goldsmiths.
Through our partnership with one of the world’s leading gemstone cutting houses, each gemstone’s journey can be traced from rough material to expertly crafted beads. Trusted by independent designers and some of the world’s most prestigious jewellery houses, our cutting partners combine exceptional expertise with an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Gemstone introduction
Ethiopian Opal offers a captivating relationship between light and gemstone, with individual beads that may display flashes of colour. Its delicate appearance lends itself to considered, light-led jewellery design.
These Ethiopian Opal beads have been selected for their distinctive character and design possibilities, offering jewellery designers a material worthy of considered craftsmanship.
Created by nature. Considered by the maker.
Smooth beads and faceted hexagonal forms provide contrasting ways to work with the material. Allow light to reach the stones and choose settings that respect opal’s particular care requirements.
| Gemstone & Mineral Information | |
| Gemstone description | Ethiopian Opal – 5×5–10×10mm faceted hexagons |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ethiopia |
| Mineral identity | Opal |
| Gemmologist’s notes & Gemstone care | These are top quality Opal with superb opalescence. Make sure you advise your customers not to get Ethiopian Opal wet, it will loose it’s opalescence. Suitable for jewellery but it quite soft so be conscious of that when you design your jewellery. |
| Composition | Hydrated silica, SiO₂·nH₂O |
| Crystal structure | Amorphous |
| Mohs hardness | Approx. 5 – 6.5 |
| Appearance | Pale body tones with possible play-of-colour |
| Treatments | Untreated, other than stabilisation |
| Product description | 5×5 –10×10 mm faceted hexagons |
| Designer’s notes | Subtle shifts of colour invite movement and light. Consider open designs that allow the beads to catch changing illumination while protecting them from impact. |
Note that this product is available IMMEDIATELY!
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All weights, measurements and counts are approximate. Treatment information should be confirmed for each gemstone.
Additional Information
| Weight | 0.03 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 2 cm |
| Guarantee |
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