Ethiopian Opal Jewelry in Sterling Silver  

African Fire Opals Set in .925 Sterling Silver Settings

Ethiopian opals rate 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making them suitable for earrings, pendants, and occasional-wear rings when treated with care. The play-of-color you see comes from silica spheres inside the stone that diffract light into spectral colors. Welo opals from Ethiopia tend to show broader color flashes than their Australian counterparts, with reds and oranges appearing more often in quality specimens. Our sterling silver settings protect these gems while letting light enter from multiple angles. The .925 silver frames provide secure bezels and prongs without competing with the opal's natural color display. We select opals that show strong play-of-color against both white and dark backgrounds, so you see fire whether you wear white or black clothing. SilverRush Style has shipped Ethiopian opal jewelry across the US since 2005 with free domestic delivery. Each piece features real, natural opal from verified African sources, set in solid sterling silver. Store your opal jewelry away from heat and direct sunlight to maintain its water content and color intensity over time.