#14a • 11.6 Carat Opal Specimen

Part of September 2025 Discovery Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $130.00

Status: Sold

A natural Welo opal specimen weighing approximately 11.6 carats, exhibiting a striking red play-of-color. Unlike many opals that form in sedimentary environments, Welo opals are created through the interaction of water and silica-rich volcanic rocks, most often found within nodules and seams of basaltic deposits in Ethiopia. This example presents vivid color and natural form, making it well-suited for collectors or custom jewelry design.