Carefully hand knotted to give you security and fluidity in wear. Free restringing, if needed, 1st 18 months of ownership. To earn free USPS/Priority/Ins/Tracking please mail your $295 USA check or USPS Money order to: Mimi Dee Artwear - POB 458 - Methuen, MA 01844 (PS: same address > 12 years!) Thank you for supporting and collecting Made in USA; as metalwork and jewelry artists we thank you!