Beaded lanyards:
Can't beat 'em? - Then Bead 'em

If you've got to carry an identification badge around, why not do it with style? Printed breakaway straps and similar badge holders are nice, but you can take it a step beyond. Beaded lanyards are one way to get beyond the ordinary, and beaded lanyard patterns can be as individual as you are. We're not just talking everyday plastic beads, either: your neck lanyard can be custom-made with colorful crystal, stones, rare woods, mother-of-pearl, silver, gold, or a combination of the above. You can even add charms. Of course, you can mix and match your custom lanyard with other badge holders and accessories, including nifty retractable reels.

A step beyond everyday badge accessories

You may have to wear your identification everywhere in the office, but here's a chance to separate yourself from the crowd. Imagine yourself wearing a custom lanyard of turquoise and silver, or pearl and ebony. How about Czech crystal or mother of pearl? That's a far cry from plain braided straps printed with the company logo. But it's your neck, so why not decorate it with a little piece of art? Put one of those badge reels on the end, and you've got everything you need.

Aren't they pricey badge holders?

Admittedly, custom-decorated lanyards are a bit more costly than the inexpensive printed lanyards your company might offer to grace your neck with. You probably won't see your HR department giving these away. As with anything - you get what you pay for with custom holders made with crystal, ebony, hematite, or garnets; those made with precious metals will cost more. Of course, we're not talking cheap breakaway straps here -- these items are custom jewelry, and for jewelry, they're pretty darn cheap.