Orange Garnet 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch Tucson Sunrise Ethiopian Opal was first discovered

Ethiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994

being found in metamorphic and pegma

Usually found near copper deposits

It is known as the “Stone of Opportunity

It won 1st price and has been used ever since in sculpture

Orange Garnet 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch Tucson Sunrise Ethiopian Opal was first discoveredOrange or Hessonite Garnet is sometimes called Cinnamon Stone for its orange to orange to brown color as well as for its origin in the land of spices, Sri Lanka. Its color is due to the presence of Manganese and Iron in the stone. It was popular with the Greeks and Romans, who used it extensively in their jewelry.