Ethiopian Opal from Wegel Tena, Welo Province at AJS Gems
The latest Ethiopian opal find was in 2008 in Welo province in northern Ethiopia, about 550 km north of Addis Ababa. Local farmers discovered some high quality opal near Wegel Tena close to the top of a plateau at 3,500 meters altitude. Much of the opal has a white body color with a vivid playofcolor.