Ethiopian silversmiths produce religious jewelry as an expression of our religious belief. These individual Coptic crosses are cast and made in various styles, designs, and sizes. They can be hand-cut from various metal: silver, bronze, copper, nickel and gold. Some Ethiopian crosses are made from wood, these ones are made of silver alloy. Designs are as varied as the regions they come from, and crosses are generally named after the towns or provinces where they are made. Each cross is individual. The designs vary from one cross to another. No two crosses  are identical.