Charms that catch the light
Crystal and rhinestone charms are set with faceted beads or stones that sparkle as the phone moves. They suit a glitter case, an evening out, or anyone who simply likes a phone that shines. The crystals in this range are artificial: crystal-effect beads and plastic set with sparkle, not gemstones. Most of them are wrist straps as well as decoration, so a phone you let go of hangs from your wrist instead of falling.
What is in this range
- Crystal bead wrist straps. Loops of faceted beads that go round the wrist and double as a bracelet. The crystal bead lanyard is threaded on strong wire and measures about 19cm. They come in a run of colours, from white and black to pink, purple and champagne gold.
- Crystal straps with a charm. A beaded strap finished with a sparkly pendant, which also hangs from a bag strap or keys.
- Crystal pendants. A pink strawberry and bow with crystal detail, on a cord to hang from the phone or a bag.
Rhinestones also cover a glittering wrist strap filed under chain phone charms.
Choosing and caring for a crystal charm
Stones are usually glued into their setting, so a crystal charm that gets knocked about can lose one. Check it now and then, keep it away from keys in a bag, and keep hard stones short if your camera lenses stand out from the back of the phone. To clean one, wipe it with a soft cloth, slightly damp if needed, and dry it straight away; do not soak a charm with glued stones. For colour, a clear or silver stone goes with almost any case, while pink, red or blue picks up a colour from the case or the phone. For a whole sparkly look, a glitter case and a crystal charm work together.
Questions people ask about crystal and rhinestone charms
Are these real crystals?
No. They are artificial crystal beads and plastic, made to sparkle. Each product page says what it is made of.
My phone has no strap hole. Can I still hang a charm on it?
Yes. A lanyard patch sits between the phone and the case, with its loop out through the opening at the charging port, and the charm ties or clips onto the loop. A case with lanyard holes or a dust plug charm are the other two ways.
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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