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So you're looking for designer dog tags but you aren't sure what's out there? 3 of the hottest designers make great dog tags: Gucci, Tiffany, and David Yurman. Here we cover all 3 and give you the low down on styles, prices, and my personal opinion on each.

You can get these authentic Gucci dog tags from NM for $300.

Gucci Dog Tags

Let's start with the most popular - Gucci. Out of the 3 different dog tags from Gucci are by far the most in-demand.

The tags themselves look great but the chain they typically come with leave something to be desired - just a simply ball link chain I'm not too much a fan of. I really prefer something a little bigger, a thicker box chain I think would look a lot better.

However, this is about the tags and not the chain so in that case I think they are good for the price.

Gucci also makes different styles - check out the Trademark Necklace which looks like a large rectangular tag, as well as the Oval & Square dog tags (which I think are pretty ugly actually).

If you want to make sure you're not buying a replica piece be sure to catch it at Neiman Marcus for $320. Otherwise you can check Ebay, I have seen tags on there sell for as little as $50. Check out the deals we have on Gucci Dog Tags.

Want to know how to tell the difference between replica tags and the real thing? Check out our guide to spotting fake Gucci dog tags.

This David Yurman paved diamond tag carries over 2 carats of black diamonds and costs $2k.

Dog Tags by Designer David Yurman

Probably the most expensive dog tags out of the bunch, David Yurman has been crafting high quality jewelry for celebrities for years. Their dog tags have a bulkier style, and are super polished.

The various styles they have are very, very stylish and unique.

My favorites are the Alligator Dog Tag, the Chevron Dog Tag.... and the Onyx tag is HOT! I really think they have seperated themselves from other designers who just make the usual polished sterling silver tags. The dog tags from Yurman look really fashionable and are a cut above the rest. The chains the tags come with are also nice and think, you definintely get what you pay for here.

If you're lucky you can catch these on E-Bay at a good price, just make sure you're not buying replicas. If you pay retail you'll be paying a little bit higher, depending on the style of course. However, you will have the security knowing they are authentic if you buy from David Yurman himself.

Tiffany Co's Classic Dog Tags

If you're on a budget I would suggest going with Tiffany Dog Tags. If you want to buy any kind of Tiffany jewelry on the net I want to warn you right off the bat - it's nearly impossible to find unless you go straight to Tiffany Co.

Classic Tiffany Dog Tags - these run $250 and are more affordable than the other designers.

If you don't mind buying an unauthentic piece you can get them for as low as $40-$100. Authentic tags will run you around $250, which is the least expensive for authentic dog tags among all of these designers.

They have some pretty decent styles. My favorite are the atlas pendants. They have a shape of a long, thin dog tag and display roman numerals in dark, interesting shades. The Coin Edge dog tag offers a peculiar mix of money and tags. You will also find the classic branded dog tag that shows the designer. Unfortunately, like Gucci their necklaces come on cheap looking ball links.

I really wish they would put them on a better chain if you're going to pay $200+ for one of these. It looks like Yurman is the only designer that got this right.

Which ones are your favorite? Drop me a comment.

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Don't get burned when you're looking to buy Gucci dog tags. If you get caught paying high prices on fake dog tags you could be out at least $100 bucks, fake dog tags cost as little as $15 on iOffer.

So how can you tell the difference between authentic tags and the real thing?

Buy From Places You Trust

For starters it's always the best idea to buy your dog tags from reliable retailers like Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue. Retail prices on these is around $300.

Telling the Difference Online

If you really have to shop online, like at an online auction there are easy ways to find out if the Gucci dog tags are replicas or not.

The Numbers on the Controllato Card

When you see an advertisement for these dog tags, they will usually claim that they come with a card that certifies authenticity. This is called the "Controllato Card". There's as number on this card, and if you look carefully at the replica cards they usually come with the number "1234567890". I really don't know why they didn't scramble these numbers, but it was a stupid mistake that allows you to easily spot fake dog tags.

The Engravings on the Tag Itself

There's also a difference between the engraved lettering on the front of the tags. The circled R at the top of the Gucci logo should have a space around it. On the fake tags, the engraved R touches the bottom right hand corner of the circle. Check out these pictures to see the difference.

Notice the R symbol that touches the circle. This is a cheap engraving job, these dog tags are worth around $15.

Here's authentic Gucci dog tags from Neiman Marcus. Notice the clean engraving and the circle is separated from the R. These tags will run you about $300.

If anyone else has any other ways they can tell the difference between real and fake tags, please leave a comment!

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If you are in the market for authentic designer jewelry on the Internet then you must be aware that there are many websites on the net that are selling replica designer jewelry as the genuine article now. This means that you must be diligent when you are shopping or you run the risk of becoming another one of their victims and once you are you have very little recourse.

Full name and location disclosure is now a requirement of all websites that are registered on the net, so if a website is lacking any of this vital information that would be considered a big red flag. Also, if a website has positive feedback you have to be aware that the positive feedback may be for jewelry other than the replica jewelry that they are also selling.

Fuzzy or vague pictures are still one more giveaway that the item you are looking at is probably a replica and they will always give some lame excuse about their camera being temporarily out of order, so don't believe it. One good idea is to go to chat rooms that are devoted to jewelry related topics and ask for advise from others who have already bought jewelry online.

Another thing to be aware of is certificates of authenticity, because those along with authentic jewelry boxes are also easily counterfeited now. Still one more clue to watch out for is if people are selling multiples of the same item. So in the end, it is up to you the buyer to be on guard when you are shopping for celebrity inspired jewelry on the Internet and you have to be aware that there are some sharp operators out there that have their bags filled to the top with dirty tricks.

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