Cross Dog Tag Pendant

Cross Dog Tag Pendant: overview

Made in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold, the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant) is a pendant designed for everyday wear. In detail, overall size is about 20.7 x 9.9 mm, the finish is polished, construction is solid, and it is made in standard weight.

For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), a dog tag is a flat, round-cornered rectangle modeled on military identification tags, with room on the face for engraving. The cross is worn as an expression of faith; a clean outline keeps it readable at a small size. Crosses are traditional gifts for baptisms, first communions, and confirmations.

For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), the cross is the central symbol of the Christian faith, worn as a daily reminder of belief. The dog tag shape comes from military identification tags, and its flat face can be personalized by a local engraver.

For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), it measures about 20.7 x 9.9 mm (0.81 x 0.39 in), about the size of a U.S. dime (17.9 mm). A polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out. The bail opening, where the chain passes through, is about 4 x 2 mm. Pick a chain whose clasp is smaller than that opening, or one fine enough to thread through before it is closed.

At $242.62 to start, the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant) is priced below 75% of the 840 necklaces and pendants in the shop. Similar designs include the Engravable Dog Tag Necklace or Pendant and the Engravable Puffed Dog Tag Necklace or Pendant.

Specifications

These figures come from the manufacturing specification for the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals

Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold

Finish

Polished

Weight

Standard Weight

Construction

Solid

Pendant size

20.7 x 9.9 mm

Options

2

Price

$242.62 to $770.66

Metals, sizes, and price

The Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant) comes in 2 combinations across metal, and prices run $242.62 to $770.66. Price follows material: karat gold and platinum cost more than silver, and each step up in width or carat weight adds metal or stone.

For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), the price on the page updates as you choose options. At checkout, the price and availability of the exact option are confirmed against live inventory before your card is authorized.

• ◆Sterling Silver: $242.62
• ◆14K Yellow Gold: $770.66

Choosing between the options

Start with the metal, because it sets both the look and most of the price. Here is what each of the 2 metals offered for the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant) is best at.

• ◆For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), sterling Silver, from $242.62: the most affordable precious metal, with a bright white shine.
• ◆For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), 14K Yellow Gold, from $770.66: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.

About the metals

1 of the 2 options of the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant) is 14K gold, starting at $770.66. 14K gold is 58.5% pure gold. It is the most popular karat for fine jewelry in the United States because it balances rich color with the hardness daily wear asks for.

In yellow gold, the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant) starts at $770.66. Yellow gold is the classic warm tone. It never needs plating and it flatters warm and olive skin tones in particular.

For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), in Sterling Silver, it starts at $242.62. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver. It has a bright, cool shine and will tarnish with air and skin contact over time; a polishing cloth brings it back.

For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), sensitive skin: of the metals offered for this style, 14K Yellow Gold is the usual choice for people who react to jewelry. Sterling silver contains a small amount of copper. If you know you react to a specific metal, contact us before you order and we will check the alloy for the option you want.

For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold and yellow vs white vs rose gold.

Fit and wear

For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), no chain length is listed for this style, which means it is sold as a pendant only, without a chain. Pair it with a chain from gold chains.

Styling notes

For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), mix one textured chain with one fine chain; keeping the metal color the same holds the layers together. Compare link styles in gold chain styles.

Who will love it

The Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant) suits a baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, or Easter gift. It also suits a meaningful gift for a birthday, anniversary, or Mother's Day, or a daily necklace for work and weekends. Solid precious metal holds its color and can be polished, repaired, and passed down.

How it compares

Weighing the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant) at $242.62 against similar pieces? The 4 styles below are the closest matches to it in the shop by design and price, each with its starting price and the difference from the Cross Dog Tag Pendant.

• ◆For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), Engravable Dog Tag Charm/Pendant, from $174.00: $68.62 less to start.
• ◆For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), Engravable Dog Tag Pendant — Sterling Silver — Bead Blast/Polished, from $253.79: $11.17 more to start.
• ◆For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), Cross Necklace or Pendant, from $244.54: $1.92 more to start.
• ◆For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), Cross Pendant, from $246.97: $4.35 more to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant) in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold: sterling silver tarnishes with air and skin contact, so store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth; karat gold cleans with warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush.

Before you order

A short checklist for the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant).

• ◆For the Cross Dog Tag Pendant (cross-dog-tag-pendant), add a chain if you need one; this pendant ships without a chain.

Shipping, returns, and warranty

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