4-6mm Black Ethiopian Opal Faceted Rondelles 16 inch 135 beads

Beads measure about 4mm to 6mm in diameter.

Introducing our exquisite and enigmatic Black Ethiopian Opal rondelles, which brim with a mystique-filled aura echoed by the myriad colors emanating from coal black bodies. These masterfully faceted beads come on specially curated strands full of fiery opal flash in glittering greens, neon reds, electric blues and shades of virtually every other hue. Seekers of fine Ethiopian Opal beads have found a unique and elegant option suitable for their most ambitious and alluring Jewelry Designs. A necklace may be rendered nothing sort of majestic with the addition of a few of these beads, while dainty earrings will harness the iridescent excitement that makes Opal one of the beaders' perennial top choices. 

Explore the unique enhancements available to crafters of high-grade beads: these legacy Black Ethiopian Opals achieve their dark color through a process that involves enveloping the opal in smoldering paper. The unique and permeable qualities of Opal allow the gemstone to absorb some of the pure, carbonized soot to achieve a smooth black interior body while enhancing the striking quality of its flash.