This lanyard is handmade using a variety of beads - black round jasper beads, black onyx cube beads, silver daisy spacer beads, silver metal round beads, black twisted bugle beads, and black, clear, and gunmetal seed beads. The type of beads used in this lanyard are very lightweight so it's not too heavy around your neck, yet sturdy enough to hold several badges, keys, glasses, etc. I use very strong, yet flexible, 49-strand professional strength jewelry beading wire, along with wire guards and Lanyard Ideas, Inspiration Crafts, Lanyard Necklace, Beaded Lanyard, Special Occasion Jewelry, Beaded Lanyards, Beading Wire, Id Badge Holders, Necklace Black