{"title":"Natural Ethiopian Opal Mexico","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Opal in Mexico: one-of-a-kind piece with custom setting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Shield's natural opals —Ethiopian Welo opals with rainbow play of color— are one-of-a-kind pieces with real specs, ready to be set to order in a 14k gold or sterling silver (925) ring or pendant. Each opal is photographed individually because its flashes are not repeated in any other stone. Handmade Mexican jewelry: you receive the finished, 1-of-1 jewelry piece, not just the gemstone. The price is transparent according to carat weight. Free shipping in Mexico and insured shipping to the USA. A certified, natural and one-of-a-kind piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Ethiopian (Welo) opals with rainbow play of color. 5.5-6.5 Mohs hardness. 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