Name plates can be emblazoned with one line of text or whole addresses. Name plate necklaces, on other hand, cannot be more than one line of text. Usually this is the name of the user. The name plate necklace can be customized, typical, or trendy.

Gold name necklaces are often approximately two inches in length. They have a clutch that holds the gold chain. The designs of name plate necklaces are numerous. Some costly ones might have fine quality diamonds studded into them.

Twenty-four karat gold is the purest form of gold, but this much purity can hardly be used in ornaments because at this stage gold is very soft. The purity of gold used in a name necklace is generally marked near the clutch of the name necklace. However, evaluation of gold ornaments depends not only on the purity of the gold, but also on the sophistication of the design and the handiwork.

Name necklaces can also be made of silver. Genuine silver has about 93% silver in it. The remaining 7% is made of other metals to harden the ornament and form the desired shape for the ornament. The mark of genuine silver is 925 or .925. It is internationally acknowledged. If this mark is not mentioned then the purity of silver is in doubt. Genuine silver turns black or dull if not properly cared for. It should also not be cleaned with harsh materials.

Gold and silver name necklaces can be cleaned with a soft detergent, warm water, or a gold or silver wash. But be careful, because the chemicals that are used to clean these items may damage the gem stone attached to the name necklace.