Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 6x8mm Blue Oval Bead - 15-16 Inch Chinese Ethiopian Opal was first discovered

Ethiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994

The stone fragments remain clearly visible

The cleaner facet from this cutting process results in significantly more sparkle than seen in stone cut by other methods

a Greek philosopher and botanist who also named the stone

Gold Plated

Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 6x8mm Blue Oval Bead - 15-16 Inch Chinese Ethiopian Opal was first discoveredHubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise producing regions in the world. This material is known for its vivid blues, rich greens, and bold black spiderweb matrixcreating highly distinctive, one of a kind beads. This collection features material sourced from the Joo shahn County mines, including the Chin goo 808 Mine, known for producing turquoise with strong color contrast and dramatic