12 Pretty Welo Opal Pieces That Will Fulfill All Your Mermaid Fantasies

By Britt Stephens

Updated on 6/7/2017 at 7:15 AM

We've been obsessed with opal for a while now, but if you spend a lot of your time looking back on the days of Lisa Frank binders and The Little Mermaid on VHS, the Welo opal will fill your fashion-loving heart with glee. Perfect for aspiring mermaids and '90s girls, this particular opal was discovered in the late 2000s near the town of Wegeltena in the Wollo Province of Ethiopia; the lighter background and vivid play of color differs from other Ethiopian opals and is commonly referred to as "Welo" or "Wollo."

The Welo opal's fun, striking patterns and hues range from neon oranges, yellows, and greens to turquoise and indigos, which aren't typically found in Australian opals — it would have made a perfect engagement ring stone for Ariel, don't you think? If you're ready to punch up your jewelry box and stun all your friends, shop the prettiest Welo opal pieces we could find.

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Capuccine Opal Engagement Ring

Capuccine Opal Engagement Ring

This stunning engagement ring ($780 and up) has a vintage touch.

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Moon Lab Jewelry Tiny Welo Opal Stud Earrings

Moon Lab Jewelry Tiny Welo Opal Stud Earrings

These teensy opal studs ($38 and up) would make a chic and affordable bridesmaid gift.

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Pearl Berry Jewels Floating Opal Necklace

Pearl Berry Jewels Floating Opal Necklace

This eye-catching necklace ($60) would make a great wedding piece.

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Minimal VS Rose Gold Welo Opal Ring

Minimal VS Rose Gold Welo Opal Ring

A simple yet stunning rose gold ring ($460 and up) that will elevate even the most casual t-shirt-and-jeans look.

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Fizz Candy Raw Opal Stud Earrings

Fizz Candy Raw Opal Stud Earrings

Wear your hair up with these organic gemstones ($88).

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Hanging by a Thread Silver Bangle

Hanging by a Thread Silver Bangle

The colors from this gorgeous bangle ($299) will look amazing when the light hits them.

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Minimal VS Diamond and Opal Ring

Minimal VS Diamond and Opal Ring

Could you imagine being proposed to with this breathtaking Welo opal ring ($1,100)?

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Ana Kroll Jewerly Stackable Welo Opal Ring

Ana Kroll Jewerly Stackable Welo Opal Ring

This delicate yellow gold ring ($166) was made to be stacked with other pretty gems.

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Adorno Welo Opal Threader Earrings

Adorno Welo Opal Threader Earrings

Pair these dangly thread earrings ($42) with gold studs for a classy, colorful daytime look.

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Niccoletti Genuine Welo Opal Cuff Bracelet

Niccoletti Genuine Welo Opal Cuff Bracelet

A skinny cuff ($69) that's perfect for adding to your arm party (even better if your birthday falls in October!).

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Nadean Designs Triple Drop Necklace

Nadean Designs Triple Drop Necklace

Wear this layered necklace ($138) with a low-cut dress for a subtly sexy flash of color.

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lsueszabo Faceted Opal Ring

lsueszabo Faceted Opal Ring

This giant Welo opal ($2,200) sits on a yellow gold band and is sure to look fantastic from every angle.