This 26" long necklace is on cruelty free micro fiber cord- The Buddha centerpiece is a stone that was purchased years ago, waiting for the right match of beads. I used copper handmade bead, Krobo recycled glass beads from Ghana,ceramic beads from Japan, serpentine carved beads and some newer glass iridescent beads from Germany-Toss this over your head and your good to go, no lock to fuss with. It will become your favorite piece, as it feels peaceful the second you put it on.