Twined Jasper is so named for it's twisted Sesiame Jasper carved peices. I saw them in the store one day I was buying crystals, and just had to snap 'em up! Alongside the Sesime Jasper are Fancy Jasper discs and Swarovski Crystals; this one has a SS 's' shaped clasp holding it together.
I think dispite the price probably causing people's eyes to buldge out, it's a very nice necklace, catches the eyes and feels lovely to wear, as it has a heaiver weight then most of my other jewelry; except for maybe Big Reds, another nicely weighted peice.