Wholesale Ethiopian Opals – Your Trusted Source for Premium Opals for Gold & Silver Jewelry
Ethiopian Opals have taken the gemstone world by storm due to their vivid play-of-color, stunning patterns, and affordability. Known for their fiery flashes of color, these opals are in high demand for gold and silver jewelry. Unlike traditional Australian opals, Ethiopian opals offer greater variety, availability, and visual appeal, making them a favorite among jewelers, collectors, and gemstone enthusiasts.
At BirthstoneMarket.com, we provide a wide range of natural, untreated Ethiopian opals and smoke-treated black opals, along with vibrant colored opals in various cuts, shapes, and sizes. Our gemstones are sourced directly from ethical mines in Ethiopia, certified by leading gemological laboratories, and offered with low MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity), making them accessible for jewelry manufacturers, designers, and retailers worldwide.
Why Buy Wholesale Ethiopian Opals from BirthstoneMarket.com?
We stand out as one of the most trusted suppliers of Ethiopian opals. Here’s why:
- Variety of Opals – Natural untreated opals, smoke-treated black opals, and vibrant colored opals.
- Premium Quality – We offer high-quality, eye-clean opals with exceptional play-of-color.
- Global Shipping – Insured global shipping via DHL, UPS, and Royal Mail Next-Day Delivery.
- Certified Gemstones – Every opal is certified by WGI UK, AIG USA, and GFCO Switzerland.
- Money-Back Guarantee – If the opal is not as described, you’re eligible for a 100% refund.
- Low MOQ – Buy only what you need for your custom jewelry designs.
- Ethical Sourcing – We only supply ethically mined opals from Ethiopia.
Types of Ethiopian Opals We Offer
Not all Ethiopian opals are the same. Their color, treatment, and transparency determine their use in jewelry and their overall value. We offer a variety of opals to meet the needs of jewelry makers and designers.
Untreated Ethiopian Opals
Untreated opals are the most natural form of opals, free from any form of chemical treatment. These gemstones are admired for their pure, natural play-of-color. Ethiopian opals are often found in a translucent or transparent form, with vibrant flashes of color dancing across the surface.
Key Features
- Color: White, cream, or transparent body color with flashes of green, red, orange, and blue.
- Clarity: Clean and transparent to translucent, allowing for maximum visibility of color flashes.
- Treatment: No treatment – Natural and unaltered gemstones.
- Jewelry Use: Perfect for high-end gold and silver jewelry, engagement rings, pendants, and earrings.
- Value: Untreated opals are more valuable due to their natural beauty and authenticity.
Smoke-Treated Black Opals
While black opals are naturally rare, smoke-treated black Ethiopian opals have become a popular alternative to Australian black opals. This treatment darkens the background color of the opal, allowing the play-of-color to stand out more vividly.
Key Features
- Color: Deep black or gray body with intense flashes of red, green, yellow, and blue.
- Treatment: Treated using a “smoke” process, where smoke is infused into the stone to create a dark background.
- Jewelry Use: Used in bold statement jewelry pieces, such as cocktail rings, bracelets, and pendants.
- Value: While more affordable than Australian black opals, smoke-treated black opals provide a visually similar aesthetic at a fraction of the price.
Pro Tip: When purchasing smoke-treated opals, always request a certification report to ensure full disclosure of treatment status.
Colored Ethiopian Opals
Colored Ethiopian opals are treated with dyes to create a stunning array of vibrant hues. These colored opals are trendy in modern, fashion-forward jewelry collections.
Key Features
- Colors: Red, green, pink, blue, purple, and more.
- Treatment: Treated with dye to achieve bright, bold colors.
- Jewelry Use: Popular for use in fashion jewelry and trendy collections.
- Value: Colored opals are more affordable and are often used in affordable, fashion-oriented jewelry.
Crystal Opals
Crystal opals are a transparent to semi-transparent variety of Ethiopian opals, offering maximum clarity and play-of-color. These opals allow light to pass through the stone, which enhances the visibility of the vibrant color flashes inside.
Key Features
- Transparency: Fully transparent or semi-transparent.
- Color: Bright flashes of color in red, blue, green, and yellow tones.
- Jewelry Use: Used in luxury jewelry such as pendants, cocktail rings, and one-of-a-kind pieces.
- Value: Crystal opals are highly valued for their unique beauty and the ability to create unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Ethiopian Opal Clarity & Inclusions
Unlike diamonds, opals don’t follow a strict clarity grading system. However, clarity plays an essential role in evaluating Ethiopian opals. Here’s what you need to know:
- Clean Opals – Our Ethiopian opals are hand-selected to be free from fractures, cracks, and large inclusions.
- Eye-Clean Opals – Our high-end opals are clear to the naked eye, ensuring brilliance and clarity.
- Natural Patterns – Ethiopian opals may display natural patterns like honeycomb, floral, and rolling flashes, which make each stone unique.
How to Order Wholesale Ethiopian Opals
If you’re looking for the perfect opals for jewelry production, resale, or investment, BirthstoneMarket.com makes it easy to source the finest Ethiopian opals. Here’s how to order:
Step 1: Select Your Opal Type
- Choose from untreated, smoke-treated black opals, or colored opals.
- Select the size, shape, and cut – We offer cabochon and faceted opals.
Step 2: Request Certification
- Request a gemstone certification from WGI, AIG, or GFCO, verifying the opal’s authenticity, treatment, and clarity.
Step 3: Place Your Order
- Low MOQ – Order only what you need for your jewelry production.
- Get global shipping with full insurance and tracking via DHL, UPS, and Royal Mail.
Shipping, Payment, and Guarantee
Shipping
We offer fast, secure, and insured global shipping. Orders are shipped via:
- DHL/UPS – Fast international shipping.
- Royal Mail Next-Day Delivery – For orders within the UK.
Payment Methods
We accept multiple payment methods for your convenience:
- ACH USA (Bank Transfers)
- UK Bank Wire Transfers
- Stripe Card Payments (Credit & Debit Cards)
100% Money-Back Guarantee
If the Ethiopian opal you receive does not match the description or certification, you are eligible for a 100% refund. Your satisfaction is our priority.