I got tired of losing expensive little parts all the time and decided to make my own Lanyards.
Basically, I went to my local hardware store and bought some stainless steel picture hanging wire and some 3/32 aluminum tubing. Simply snip off 2 1" tubing ends and cut the picture hanging wire to the needed length. Thread the wire through the 1" tube, through your doo-dad the back through the same 1" tube...crimp with a pair of pliers. Do the same to the other end and no more lost stuff (and it won't corrode if you leave it exposed to the elements)...enjoy!