{"product_id":"japanese-dragon-tag-pendant-925-sterling-silver-copper-17g","title":"Japanese Dragon Tag Pendant — .925 Sterling Silver \u0026 Copper, 17g","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe dragon’s body coils inside a framed border like a panel from a Japanese woodblock print. Each scale is individually engraved into the .925 sterling silver surface, and the serpentine form twists from top to bottom of the 21×52mm tag shape. Flip it over and there’s a copper flame accent on the back — a warm reddish tone against the silver that you only see when the pendant swings. The Japanese Dragon Tag Pendant weighs 17 grams and hangs with the authority of a proper biker dog tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003eWear This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; border-inline-start:4px solid #c8a96e; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIf you’re drawn to Japanese art and mythology\u003c\/strong\u003e — The dragon in Japanese culture (ryū) represents wisdom, strength, and the forces of nature. The engraving style on this tag follows the flowing, serpentine form found in ukiyo-e woodblock prints and temple carvings. It reads as traditional Japanese dragon art at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; border-inline-start:4px solid #c8a96e; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIf you wear pendants on a daily rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e — The flat tag shape rides against your chest and holds its orientation on the chain. At 17 grams, it has enough mass to stay oriented face-forward. The rectangular profile tucks into a shirt collar cleanly when you need it out of sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; border-inline-start:4px solid #c8a96e; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIf you want two metals rather than one\u003c\/strong\u003e — The front is oxidized silver. The back has a copper flame element that develops its own patina separately from the silver — the copper shifts from warm red to deeper brown over months while the silver maintains its bright-and-dark contrast. Two metals aging at different rates adds character you can’t get from a single material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003eLiving With This Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe engraving is precise. Individual scales follow the curve of the dragon’s body, changing direction as the form twists. The claws are spread wide with visible digits. The head faces upward toward the bail, jaws open with whiskers trailing backward. The oxidized black in every groove makes these details pop — without the dark fill, the engraving would be subtle. With it, the dragon reads clearly even in low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe framed border creates a clean edge around the design. It’s a patterned border, not a plain line — small repeated motifs that echo the detail density of the dragon itself. The border also creates a slight raised lip around the pendant, giving it a tray-like feel when you press your thumb to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe copper flame on the back is a surprise you don’t expect. It’s warm to the touch in a different way than the silver — copper conducts heat faster, so when it sits against your skin, you feel the temperature change before the silver front catches up. A small detail, but it’s there every time you take it off and look at the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat’s Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e⚙️ Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e.925 sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e (body) + \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003ecopper\u003c\/strong\u003e flame accent on the back. Two-metal construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#ffffff; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e📏 Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e21mm × 52mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — tall tag shape. Hangs vertically like a military dog tag with the dragon’s head at the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e⚖️ Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e17 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e — mid-weight. Noticeable on the chain, stays face-forward. Won’t pull a medium-weight chain off balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#ffffff; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e💎 Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eJapanese dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e (ryū) with individual scales, open jaws, trailing whiskers. Framed within a patterned border. Copper flame on reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e🌡️ Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eOxidized silver\u003c\/strong\u003e — polished high points, dark engraved grooves. High-contrast antique aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#ffffff; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e📦 Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003ePendant only\u003c\/strong\u003e — chain sold separately. Bail fits standard silver chains and leather cords.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003eGood Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: What does the Japanese dragon represent?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003eIn Japanese mythology, the dragon (ryū) is a water deity associated with wisdom, strength, and the power of the sea and storms. Unlike Western dragons, the Japanese dragon is a benevolent creature — a protector and bringer of good fortune. The serpentine body without wings is a defining feature of East Asian dragon design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: Why is there copper on the back?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003eThe copper flame element adds a warm accent visible when the pendant swings. It’s a deliberate design choice — copper and silver age differently, creating an evolving two-tone look over time. The copper will develop its own darker patina while the silver oxidation stays stable in the recessed areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: Is a chain included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003eNo — pendant only. The bail fits most chains up to about 4mm thick. A silver curb or rolo chain in the 20–26 inch range works well with the tag’s 52mm length for a mid-chest drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003eSpecs vs Reality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto; margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:separate; border-spacing:0; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(26,58,107,0.10); font-size:0.98em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a3a6b 0%,#2d5aa0 100%); color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:14px 18px; text-align:start; font-weight:700;\"\u003eTechnical Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:14px 18px; text-align:start; font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat It Actually Does for You\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e.925 Silver + Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eTwo metals in one piece. Different patina timelines create evolving character.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e21mm × 52mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eDog tag shape. Sits flat on the chest without spinning sideways.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e17 Grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eMid-weight. Enough mass to stay oriented face-forward on the chain.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eEngraved Dragon Scales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eEach scale individually cut. Reads clearly from arm’s length.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eOxidized Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eHigh contrast. Dragon and border details visible even in low light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003ePendant Only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; color:#333;\"\u003eChoose your own chain style. Bail fits up to ~4mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:8px; margin-top:24px; border:1px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15em; color:#1a3a6b; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:12px; font-weight:700;\"\u003eYou Might Also Want\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFor a different mythological pendant in the same size range, the Hannya Demon Mask Pendant brings Japanese Noh theater iconography into sterling silver — another piece with deep cultural roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eIf the dragon itself is the draw, the Japanese Phoenix Dragon Pendant pairs the ryū with a phoenix in gold-plated detail, while the Japanese Koi Pendant runs the same copper-and-silver two-tone in a matching tall tag shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBrowse more men’s statement pieces in the sterling silver pendants collection — skulls, crosses, cultural designs, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bikerringshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48176908271774,"sku":"ebc1787289884650","price":48.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6345\/4366\/files\/japanese-dragon-tag-pendant-925-sterling-silver-copper-17g_1.jpg?v=1787289889","url":"https:\/\/urbanwearstore.shop\/products\/japanese-dragon-tag-pendant-925-sterling-silver-copper-17g","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}