| looking to exhibit love for their dogs in a durable and | | | | most-utilized materials for creating dog-themed |
| fashionable way often find that dog lover jewelry | | | | jewelry. It is very affordable and widely available. |
| makes a wonderful choice. Gone are the days when | | | | However, bear in mind that sterling silver comes in a |
| plain bumper stickers and boring t-shirts were the only | | | | wide range of quality and craftsmanship. In addition, |
| way for dog lovers to proclaim their admiration. Today, | | | | sterling tends to react to simple environmental factors |
| canine admirers can festoon themselves with | | | | (such as food and cleaners) to tarnish more quickly. Its |
| everything from earrings to bracelets featuring dog | | | | soft nature makes it easily scratched and dinged. |
| themes. And the materials these pieces come in are | | | | * Pewter. A tin alloy that’s rapidly growing in |
| just as diverse as their styles. | | | | popularity, this metal has the color of silver, but in a |
| * Platinum. Who doesn’t love platinum? Its | | | | more subdued finish. Its durability and reasonable price |
| unique color and inherent decadence makes it a great | | | | make it a great choice for all types of jewelry. |
| choice for jewelry featuring a special pet. Don’t | | | | Not only have the materials that jewelry is made out |
| expect to find platinum jewelry “on the | | | | of changed, so have the themes offered. Today, |
| shelf,” though. With platinum being so expensive, | | | | virtually any message can be displayed on rings, |
| chances are you’ll have to have pieces | | | | necklaces, key chains charms, and earrings. Some |
| custom-made. | | | | examples of popular themes are: |
| * Gold. Even “serious” jewelers have | | | | * Breeds. For those who love one particular dog breed |
| taken notice of the growing love affair with dogs. | | | | over all others, breed-themed dog lover jewelry is a |
| Today, dog owners—or just | | | | wonderful choice. |
| admirers—can choose from a large array of | | | | * Awareness. The number of dogs living in shelters |
| gold jewelry featuring their canine companions. Be | | | | and rescue facilities has risen dramatically. As a result, |
| warned, though. Gold prices have continued to soar | | | | many dog lovers choose to forgo pet stores and |
| during the last year, making gold a less affordable | | | | breeders to “rescue” a dog from a |
| option for dog lover jewelry. | | | | lifetime of imprisonment. These owners are particularly |
| * Silver. Silver may be a more affordable alternative to | | | | proud of their pets, and often like to promote their |
| gold jewelry. However, its tendency to tarnish can | | | | message through jewelry. |
| make it somewhat high-maintenance. | | | | * Personality. Whether expressing the personality of |
| * Sterling. A very popular choice for all types of | | | | the dog or the owner, jewelry (particularly charms) is a |
| jewelry recently, sterling is perhaps one of the | | | | great way to express it. |