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Artisan handmade link bracelet 925 sterling silver Ethiopian Welo natural OPALS Sterling silver bar-and-circle toggle closure with intricately detailed leaf charm. Opals are fiery bright blue with deeper blue, pink and green-aqua iridescent shifts. Approximate measurements: Length 7.5 inches Diameter of each cabochon link set in sterling silver 0.5 inches Each gemstone diameter is 11 mm (approximate carat wt. 4.6 for a total of OVER 32 carats) Total weight 17.8 g This is a true show piece of silversmith and gemstone craftsmanship. Archeology shows that opals may have played a part in East African trade as early as 4000 B.C. After a 2008 discovery near the village of Wegel Tena, Ethiopia almost immediately reshaped the global opal trade. Taking their name from the one time Wollo Province, Welo opals are a powerhouse to rival Australia in terms of quality and production. Ethiopia’s most important opal deposits are found in a region called Tsehay Mewcha, a rocky, volcanic plateau at the headwaters of the Blue Nile. ********************************************************* Please check photos (and measurements if applicable) to minimize the risk of return (buyer pays return postage cost). Returns must be made within 14 days and I will refund when I receive the item back in the condition in which it was sent. Please obtain tracking # and proof of US Postal Service Shipping. NONSMOKING, PET FREE household. QUESTIONS: Ask before you buy/bid. CONCERNS: Please contact me if you have concerns/problems with shipment or item. In order to correct a problem, I have to know it exists. STAR RATINGS: I strive to provide 5 Star service! Thanks! PLEASE NOTE: Colors appear different "in person" depending on lighting, photography technique, screen settings, computer monitor, phone screen, model's complexion, personal color perception, etc.