Jewelry Television and JTV.com present a behind-the-scenes look at where our phenomenal Ethiopian opal originates. (Originally posted on February 2, 2011 on jtv.com/blog.)
Jewelry Television's opal vendor just finished a trip to the Dalanta mountain region of Ethiopia where there has been a recent discovery of opal. Now, JTV is sharing amazing photos of digging for opals in this mountainous region. We will let the pictures do the talking, because the beauty of these opals will truly take your breath away! Be sure to check out the selection of Ethiopian Opal on JTV and JTV.com. Enjoy!
One of the main mountain ranges in Dalanta that produces quality opals
Traditional equipment is still used to dig for opals
Gorgeous Opal Rough
The dangerous path to get to the opal
Opal on the mountain surface!
Vendor assessing the opal prior to digging
Men at work digging for opal!
A work in progress
Searching for opal in holes and tunnels on the mountain
What a rare find! Ethiopian opal and Ethiopian Black Opal from the mountains of Dalanta
JTV Vendor with Ethiopian opal
Buyers, Rahul on the far right, in action securing the best material for JTV customers
Opal rough--top material for JTV customers
Amazing! Look at these quality Ethiopian opal Cabachons
Sneak peek! The upcoming fine faceted Ethiopian opals
