Abstract: A separable holder, such as for holding keys or the like, includes a plastic central portion having a body portion and first and second threaded projections extending from opposite ends of the body portion. First and second end portions, each having an internally threaded longitudinal opening, are also included. The first and second threaded projections removably screw into the internally threaded openings of the first and second end portions. The end portions have transverse holes through which first and second split ring elements are inserted. The split ring elements may hold keys, for example. A second embodiment has a central portion which itself is composed of first and second sub-portions which screw into one another. In a preferred construction, the central portion is transparent plastic while the end portions are metal.