Mens Dog Tag Necklaces
September 7, 2010 by dogtags
Filed under dog tag styles, engraved mens dog tags, mens dog tag types
There are a number of jewelry items in the category for men, which can be purchased as gifts. It is often hard to find an appropriate style of necklace to give a man, because they don’t generally look very masculine. A new trend among some of the younger generation is the wearing of dog tags as neck jewelry. The mens dog tag necklace gives the wearer a special kind of look, while still being masculine in nature. This is because they are traditionally associated with military service people who were usually men. The basic tag has a whole new style of its own when created as a piece of jewelry.
Many of the mens dog tags are constructed from a high polished stainless steel and set on a silver chain. When purchasing this as a jewelry item, it comes as a single tag, rather than the double tag style worn by military service people. It is also available with several decorative engravings and accent items to enhance the look of the piece. You will find several stylish tags that have gold inlays, such as the silver with gold cross inlay. Some might also have a diamond or rhinestone set into the surface of the tag.
There are a few color options available besides the traditional silver on the tag. You can find some that have plating in black or gold to create a different look for the piece. Some may even incorporate an additional charm style item, hung along with the tag, such as the skull and tag necklace. Many of these necklace tags come with engraved images or themes on them, such as footballs, basket balls, oriental symbols and crosses. You can even find tags with poker card etchings to give to your favorite card player.
All of these tags can be personalized by engraving, which makes them great gift items. If the man you want to give the item to participates in sports, you can have his name and sports number engraved onto the tag to make an original and personal gift. They also make great gifts to give for Father’s Day. In addition to engraving “Greatest Dad” you can include the date and/or year of the occasion. They also make great birthday gifts and come with zodiac symbols you can also personalize. This type of necklace can show off a particular interest or hobby the man enjoys, while not being overly loud in the statement it makes.
You will find these items available at some specialty boutiques that cater to younger fashions. They may also be found at some major department stores as well as online. The online merchants will probably offer the custom engraving as part of their service. If you buy the necklace at a local store, you might need to take it to a place that does engraving to personalize it. The cost for these tag necklaces will vary depending on the accent pieces and engraving you have done. They are generally available for less than $40 and may come in their own gift box.
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