Ethiopian Opal Bead Necklace | 14K Gold Rondelles & Diamond Heart Charm | Choker Welo Fire Opal | Petra Star

Fifteen and three-quarter inches of Ethiopian Welo opal rondelles — each bead a shifting world of volcanic color — are punctuated by eighteen hollow 14K yellow gold spheres that catch the light like tiny suns. The result is a strand that moves between warm gold and kaleidoscopic fire with every turn of the wearer's head.

At the clasp end, a delicate touch of intention: a 14K yellow gold magnetic clasp makes dressing effortless, while a petite diamond heart charm — set with a bright .005ct diamond — rests at the neckline as a quiet declaration. It is the kind of piece that looks spontaneous and feels considered.

Ethiopian Welo opals are among the most coveted stones in the gem world, prized for their rolling play-of-color — flashes of green, orange, red, and electric blue that seem to live inside the stone rather than on its surface. These 3.5–4mm rondelles are cut to maximize that phenomenon, making even a simple movement a small spectacle.

At 15.75 inches, this necklace sits beautifully at the collarbone — layerable, wearable alone, equally at home with a linen blouse or a little black dress.

Metal: 14k yellow gold
Gemstones: Ethiopian Opals 3.5-4mm Rondelles /
Diamond: Earth Mined Diamond 0.005 cts
14k Gold Beads: 18 @ 3mm rondelle hollow beads
Length: 15.75"
Clasp: 14k Gold Magnetic Clasp