Metal chain for a smarter phone
A chain charm is a length of metal chain, or a strap with a metal pendant, hanging from the phone. Chain looks smart, like the strap of a small evening bag, and it suits plain black, silver and gold cases and anyone who finds beads too playful. Most of the chain charms in this range are short enough to loop round the wrist, so they work as a wrist strap as well as a decoration: let go of the phone and it hangs from your wrist instead of hitting the ground.
What is in this range
- Metal chain wrist straps. Chain in gold, rose gold, silver and black tones. The stainless steel strap comes with its own tether tab and a clasp, so it unclips when you do not want it, and in a long length to wear across the body as well as a short wrist length.
- Rhinestone chain. A glittering wrist strap set with rhinestones in a choice of colours, from black and silver to pink and light blue, which doubles as a keyring or a bag charm. For more sparkle, see crystal and rhinestone charms.
- A strap with a metal pendant. A short polyester loop, about 15cm, with a small metal card hanging from it, plain enough for anyone.
- Leather loops. Simple leather wrist straps in two lengths, in gold, silver, white and mixed colours.
Choosing a chain charm
Chain is heavier than cord, it can be cold against the skin, and it chinks as you move. Keep a metal charm short if your camera lenses stand out from the back of the phone, so it cannot swing into them, and keep it away from keys in a bag. Two more things are worth knowing. Much chain is plated, a thin layer of colour over another metal, and plating can wear through where the chain rubs. And the NHS lists nickel in jewellery as a common cause of contact dermatitis, an itchy skin reaction, so if cheap jewellery has ever made your skin red, choose stainless steel or a description that says nickel-free. For a longer chain worn across the body, see chain crossbody lanyards.
Questions people ask about chain phone charms
How does a chain strap fix to my phone?
Through a case with a strap hole, or a lanyard patch under the case with its loop out at the charging port. The stainless steel strap has a tab of its own that sticks to the case. See lanyard patches and tethers, and charm rings and connectors for clasps and rings.
How do I clean a chain charm?
Wipe it with a soft cloth, slightly damp if needed, and dry it straight away. Do not soak a leather strap.
Are phone charms safe for small children?
Phone charms are not toys. The NHS warns that babies and toddlers put small objects in their mouths and can choke, and that cords can wrap round a young child's neck. Beads, pearls, rings and stones are all small parts, so keep charms and straps out of reach of babies and toddlers, and pick up every bead if one breaks.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.
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