This is an Ethiopian Coptic Christian cross pendant which was handmade in Ethiopia and which has been strung on Tiger Tail which is a very strong metal wire coated with plastic that is very flexible and makes a comfortable necklace.The beads chosen for this piece are fluorite stone beads, garnet stone beads, smokey quartz stone beads, glass beads and metal beads. This necklace is finished with a sterling silver clasp with sterling silver crimp beads and measures 20 inches long. I combine shipping on multiple buys so please check out my ebay store. For buyers of multiple items please email me when you are done shopping for your custom made invoice with combined shipping & insurance fees.