Ethiopian Coptic Cross
The making of an Ethiopian Coptic Cross

Lost Wax Process – Ethiopian Coptic Cross The Ethiopian Coptic Cross has been made by ‘hand’ for centuries and even today there are still craftsmen manufacturing these stunning items by hand using what is called the ‘Lost Wax Process’. This is an ancient casting process that uses a solid ‘wax’ frame design of the Coptic…

Ethiopian Opal Chart
Welo Ethiopian Opals

Ethiopian Opals Chart Below we see a Chart depicting the range of Ethiopian Opals in existence. The beauty and range of colour and limited availability is what makes the Ethiopian Welo Opal so sort after as a precious Gem..     Ethiopian Opal Background Although it has been reported that the North African Opal was…