Dog Tag Chains

Dog tag chains have different uses and looks. One of these uses is to attach them to your car keys. You can buy one with your car’s brand on it or even a picture off your car if you want. They are very nice and practical because you will always be able to keep them at hand. You can have your house keys on the same chain or get another one for them so you will have a matching set.

They are also worn as decoration around the neck. They are very attractive and can be bought in different lengths and designs. You may have the dog tags welded to the chain or they may move freely. They can be made of gold, silver, stainless steel and many other materials.
 
When these are made of gold, they can be expensive. The price will depend on the weight of the chain and dog tags plus any additional work you request on it. One option is to have your name inscribed on it or to have a design etched on it too. You can have your personal information or basically anything you want written onto the dog tags.

People have diamonds and other precious stones set on their dog tags too. A small diamond on the tag, plus the value of the gold in the chain will probably set you back quite a bit. Other materials that are often preferred by young men and women are silver and platinum. Silver, which is also sold by weight, is of course the cheapest of the options.

A third possibility in materials is platinum; or white gold as it is sometimes called. Platinum is the most expensive of all three options, it is also the best if you want to have something etched or designed on your dog tags, because it is very soft to work on. While it is not so soft that every day wear will damage it, it is a lot easier for the etching machine to work on and the outcome is much better than something done in gold or silver.

The last and final option you can consider with a limited budget is stainless steel. Here surgical grade stainless steel is used; this is not regular stainless steel but a very strong and shiny material. Unfortunately its strength limits the possibilities you have with regards to designs and pictures you might want to have etched on your tags. An advantage is that although it is not made of any precious or valuable metals it will not lose shine and it will not stain your shirt or neck either.

Whatever you want to spend, or have to spend, there are dog tag chains waiting for you to check them out and pick one that will make you proud. So go ahead and check styles and prices in your local stores or online we are sure you will find something you like.