ID Tags, Initials Discs, Name Plate Jewellery: You’re It

ID Tags, Name Pendants, Initials Discs or Heart and Circle Plate Necklaces have always been about personal identification. They’re a sleek, modern fashion statement more subtle than a ring or bracelet that adds a touch of flair to any outfit.  

Frequently featuring from the wardrobes of Ryan Gosling, Kristen Stewart, Kate Middleton, Rhianna, Gwyneth Paltrow and many more celebs, the penultimate of ID name plate necklaces will always be the calligraphy Carrie necklace.

Cast from brass or sterling silver as hearts, circles and rectangles polished to a mirror shine, enamelled or holepunched, ID tags, discs and name plate pendants are ideal for immortalising the initials or names of your partner, children, family and best friend – both of the human and furry kind.

Personalised plate jewellery is a great keepsake reminding us of the strength we offer to our families while bringing us ease and comfort as a talismanic amulet.

Straightforward, modern and distinctive, ID tags, disc pendant necklaces and name plates communicate the willingness to strive for personal strength, while leading to wisdom and refuge and a daily reminder moment for growth and progress.

We are reminded of who we are and what we stand for. We can wear them as symbols of stepping out into the world for a new experience or the next step or our journey, reminding us while we’ve had stumbling blocks and difficulties, we will nevertheless endure and persist.

Essentially, tags hold information that describes what it is attached to. We can appreciate a good tag at any age: babies are hypnotised by them. Give them a toy, they’ll clutch it by the tag.

We appreciate tags because they label all parts of life, from brand name labels on our shirt to the price of a mug or even a medical condition. We even tag our pets. An ID tag and name plate pendants have an incredibly fearless aesthetic, with the space to honour, celebrate or capture special moments, words or dates.

They’re fashionable, functional and incredibly expressive. Dressed down with an open-necked shirt, a great tshirt or a blazer makes for a great statement piece. Name plate pendant necklaces and initials discs are always a steppingstone to a great conversation.

Their design first emerged during the Civil War when soldiers would create their own “name discs” or “soldier pins” out of wood or old coins. While they were haphazardly used during the European wars, the US government understood the value of these tags very quickly, with the armed forces officially bringing them into standard use from 1906.

By the 1920s, all combat and Navy troops were allocated ID tags made from brass, aluminium or nickel-copper alloy. The familiar rectangular shape emerged from WW2 to include their name, blood type, social security number and religion. Today, while the archetypal double corrosion-resistant sheet-steel tags are standard military issue, there are also commemorative, symbolic ID tags available in sterling silver, yellow or white gold and platinum too.

During the 1990s, military inspirations including ID pendant tags hit fashion in a big way. After ending up in second-hand shops, disposals and military shops, they emerged with the popularity of ex-army tshirts, Docs and other combat shoes. Crossing to hip hop, they’ve since become firmly entrenched in streetwear.

While ID tags have always been a popular accessory for men, they have evolved into initials circle discs and rectangular or heart name plates; their bold, heroic charm with space for all sorts of personal details appealing easily to everyone.

Designed to be level with a shirt pocket, they can also be worn a little longer or shorter according to our neckline. Tag plate pendant are also fantastic with layering, adding a daring splash to the accompanying lines of necklaces.

They’re a durable, versatile accessory perfect for “anytime”, complementing rather than overpowering our style. ID tag plate pendants necklaces take iconic to the next level of zhush, style and personal expression – because names are timeless – and everyone has one.