Announcement    I create my jewelry and lanyards using many different mediums. I use genuine Swarovski Crystal or, Chinese crystal (as specified). I use natural gemstones. I am very fond of Czech fire-polished glass beads and pressed glass beads. I also love to blend two or more different elements in my designs such as wood and crystal. I use findings that are gold or silver plated. In my finer jewelry designs I will specify if I have used sterling silver or gold filled or vermeil. All of my lanyards, unless specified, are made with a breakaway feature by a very strong, small magnet at the neck with the exception of the hand turned metal lanyards, which have jump rings that serve as breakaway in emergencies. I do not use nickel in my designs. If you have an allergy, please inquire if design may be made with different metals. Lanyards have a loop or ring at the bottom to hang your name tag. I do many custom pieces and guarantee my work. My desire is for you to be a repeat customer so I will work to assure that the design is as you like it.