How to recognize a Coptic cross
The shape and meaning of the Coptic cross, how it differs from Ethiopian crosses and the ankh, and what to check before buying one.
Buyer's guide
Short, practical guides for buying a Coptic cross or gift.
Gold vs. silver (and wood, leather, steel)
How to compare gold karats, sterling silver, gold-filled, vermeil, plated, stainless steel, wood and leather when choosing a Coptic cross.
Gift ideas: baptism, first communion & weddings
Respectful, practical Coptic gift ideas for baptism, first Holy Communion and weddings, with notes on the Coptic Orthodox rites themselves.