Accented with smooth and lustrous beads, this Madagascar Paraiba apatite beaded necklace creates a stylish yet classy look. Hand assembled and shaped for a seamless look, the smooth beads are set in a durable string for safety and prolonged styling. The three beaded strands are braided together in the rope style, forming this 18 inches twisted beads necklace. The lobster clasp ensures safety of this neckpiece without any hassles. The name apatite is derived from a Greek word meaning "to deceive" because the variety of colors and formations in which this stone occurs makes it easy to mistake for other minerals. It is one of a few minerals produced and used by biological micro-environmental systems.