Ethiopian Black Opal Teardrop Beads | Natural Welo Faceted Drop Briolette Strand | Bulk Lot

The Most Dramatic Cut in Black Opal — Teardrop Faceted Briolettes

No other cut commands attention like the teardrop. These Ethiopian Black Opal Teardrop Faceted Beads combine the deep, jet-black body of premium Welo opal with a precision-cut faceted drop form — each elongated pear shape alive with blazing blue, green, purple, and gold fire that erupts from every facet angle. Side-drilled for maximum fire display at the drill-hole, these are the beads that become the centerpiece of any design they enter.

Select your preferred carat weight at checkout — 9 options available in this single listing.

🔮 Product Overview

Sourced from the Welo region of Ethiopia, these briolette-style teardrop beads are cut and faceted with precision micro-cuts across the full surface of each drop — dramatically amplifying the play-of-color unique to Ethiopian black opal. The graduated strand offers a range of sizes from tip to center, creating a natural taper that is both visually dynamic and structurally elegant in finished jewelry. The dark black to charcoal body color is entirely natural — produced by the carbon-rich sandstone matrix of the Welo opal host rock.

📐 Specifications

Stone: Natural Ethiopian Opal (Welo Black Opal)
Color: Jet Black / Dark Charcoal with blue, green, purple & gold fire
Shape: Teardrop / Pear Drop (briolette-style)
Finish: Faceted (micro-cut, full surface)
Drill: Side-drilled (top of teardrop)
Sold As: Per Strand

Available Carat Weight Options (select at checkout):
↳ Option 1: 19.5 carats
↳ Option 2: 22 carats
↳ Option 3: 25 carats
↳ Option 4: 26.5 carats
↳ Option 5: 28 carats
↳ Option 6: 31.5 carats
↳ Option 7: 33 carats
↳ Option 8: 36.5 carats
↳ Option 9: 39 carats

Origin: Welo, Ethiopia
Grade: AAA Natural Gemstone
Body Color: Natural (carbon matrix — not dyed, smoked, or coated)
Treatment: Natural / Untreated
Note: Bead count and size vary by carat weight per strand

Perfect For Your Next Creation

These Ethiopian black opal teardrop faceted beads for jewelry making are among the most versatile and dramatic gemstone bead shapes available. The side-drilled teardrop opens creative possibilities that round or rondelle beads simply cannot achieve:

Statement drop necklaces — a graduating strand of faceted black opal teardrops creates a cascading, collector-grade centerpiece necklace

Chandelier and drop earrings — single or paired teardrop beads make extraordinary wire-wrapped or beaded drop earring components

Briolette bib necklaces — layer multiple teardrop strands at different lengths for a dramatic bib necklace design

Gothic and celestial jewelry — jet-black drops with electric fire are perfect for moon phase, dark mystical, and night-sky designs

Wire-wrapped briolette pendants — each individual faceted teardrop bead is a natural focal pendant waiting to be wire-wrapped

Premium birthstone jewelry — black opal teardrop briolettes in a rare faceted cut make exceptional October birthstone collector pieces

These natural black Welo opal briolette beads by the strand are pre-strung and arrive ready to design with immediately.

🌿 Quality & Sourcing

Every strand is AAA-grade natural Ethiopian Welo black opal, hand-selected for facet precision, consistent teardrop silhouette, strong multi-color fire-play, and clean side-drill alignment. The black body color is entirely geological — natural carbon in the Welo sandstone, not a treatment. No dye, no smoke treatment, no coatings. Pure, authentic, untreated Welo black opal in its most refined cut.
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🧼 Care Instructions

Ethiopian opal is hydrophane — it absorbs moisture and may temporarily lighten when wet, returning to deep black once dry. Keep away from perfumes, oils, and chemicals. Store in a dry, sealed soft pouch. Clean with a soft, dry cloth only — no ultrasonic cleaning, no steam.

📦 Bulk & Wholesale Orders

Black Ethiopian opal teardrop briolettes are a rare, limited-supply material. Building a studio inventory or sourcing for a signature collection? Message us for pricing on 5+ strands across any carat option. Competitive opal beads lot rates for wholesale buyers and professional jewelry designers. Stock is always limited on black opal varieties — inquire early.