Welcome to our collection, where ancient volcanic fire meets modern elegance. Each gemstone is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, formed deep within Ethiopia’s highlands and hand-selected for its brilliance, color play, and soul.
Vivid Color Play – From fiery reds to ocean blues, each opal dances with light.
Ethical Sourcing – Mined responsibly from the Delanta region, supporting local communities.
Natural & Untreated – No enhancements, just raw beauty preserved in its purest form.
Custom Cuts Available – Cabochons, freeforms, and faceted stones tailored to your vision.
We specialize in Ethiopian opals sourced from renowned deposits, celebrated for their intense play-of-color and luminous clarity.
Explore our curated selection below and discover the gem that speaks to you.
Location: Found in southern Ethiopia, though not as extensively mined as opals or emeralds. Deposits are still being explored.
Color: Deep red to purplish-red, often with natural fluorescence.
Size & Availability: Typically small to medium-sized rough; commercial quantities are limited, making them rarer in the Ethiopian market.
Composition: Aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) with chromium as the coloring agent.
Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale – extremely durable.
Notes: Ethiopian rubies are gaining attention for their natural luster and potential as a future source of high-grade material.
Location: Found near Aksum and in gravel layers linked to alkali basaltic rocks at the northern end of the Great Rift Valley. Color: Rich blues, velvety purples, and golden yellows. Some stones require heat treatment to enhance clarity and color. Size & Availability: Ranges from small to large; rough and cut stones are increasingly available, though quality varies. Composition: Aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) with trace elements like iron and titanium. Notes: Ethiopian sapphires resemble those from Rwanda and Nigeria. Their hardness (Mohs 9) makes them ideal for durable jewelry. | |
Location: Mined in Kenticha and Dermi villages in the Oromia region, often referred to as “Shakiso Emeralds”. Color: Saturated green with high iron content; less chromium and vanadium than Colombian emeralds. Size & Availability: Most cut stones range from 1–3 carats, though larger crystals exist. Mining is artisanal and sporadic due to security and government controls. Composition: Beryllium aluminum silicate (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈), colored by iron, chromium, and vanadium. Notes: Ethiopian emeralds are prized for their natural character and affordability—often 30% less than Colombian stones of similar quality. | |
Location: Primarily from Wollo Province (Wegel Tena) and earlier deposits in Shewa.
Color: Spectacular play-of-color—fiery reds, electric greens, blues, and multicolor flashes.
Size & Availability: Widely available in both raw and polished forms; sizes range from small cabochons to large collector-grade specimens.
Composition: Hydrated silica (SiO₂·nH₂O); Ethiopian opals are hydrophane, meaning they absorb water and temporarily change appearance.
Notes: Ethiopia is now one of the world’s leading opal sources. These gems are volcanic in origin, giving them unique structural and optical properties.
Location: Primarily from Wollo Province (Wegel Tena) and earlier deposits in Shewa. Color: Spectacular play-of-color—fiery reds, electric greens, blues, and multicolor flashes. Size & Availability: Widely available in both raw and polished forms; sizes range from small cabochons to large collector-grade specimens. Composition: Hydrated silica (SiO₂·nH₂O); Ethiopian opals are hydrophane, meaning they absorb water and temporarily change appearance. Notes: Ethiopia is now one of the world’s leading opal sources. These gems are volcanic in origin, giving them unique structural and optical properties. |
Ethiopia’s gem diversity is largely thanks to the Mozambique Belt and Rift Valley, which create ideal conditions for mineral formation. With over 40 reported gem types, the country is emerging as a global player in ethical sourcing and artisanal mining. Ethiopia isn’t just a source of opals and emeralds—it’s a geological and cultural treasure chest. From the volcanic veins of Wollo to the mineral belts of Oromia, the land holds a spectrum of gems that rival any in the world. | |
