Ethiopian Opal 3x5mm (Dyed) Blue Chip - 17 Inch Potato Made of high-quality brass

Made of high-quality brass

reddish brown and blue hues

black or brown veins running through it in web to like patterns

The time to pick up and put down conventional pliers can be spent creating and finishing the loops which can be significant given the amount of time it takes to create a chain of beads with wire wrapping

though it also can occur in dark brown and golden colors

Ethiopian Opal 3x5mm (Dyed) Blue Chip - 17 Inch Potato Made of high-quality brassEthiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal, Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play of color are now being found in these areas. Ethiopian Opal typically occurs in brown, red or orange body color, yet yellow, white and clear stones are also seen.