Villagers in Ethiopia uncover rare black opal nearly 10,000 ft high, reshaping the global gem market with vibrant stones.

At almost 10,000 feet above sea level, villagers in northern Ethiopia have uncovered a seam of pure black opal buried within hand-dug tunnels. The site, hidden in Wollo Province’s rugged terrain, is ...

The villagers in Wollo, Ethiopia, made the discovery almost 9,800 feet above sea level. Their tunnels follow a single opal -bearing clay layer that runs along the highland mountains for many rugged ...

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, September 24, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- Sydney’s iconic Opal and Pearl destination, Cosmopolitan Jewellers, is proud to unveil a rare collection of Australian ...