Glitter and Sparkle

For a phone that catches the light

Glitter and sparkle is for people who want their phone to shine: a case full of glitter that moves in the light, a strap of crystal beads, a lanyard of rhinestones, a sparkling charm that plugs into the charging port. It is a style for evenings out and for anyone who thinks a phone should look like an accessory, not a tool. Charms and straps make up most of this page, with several glitter cases.

How a product gets onto this page

Products are filed on this page by the words they use about themselves: a product whose own name or description says glitter, bling, sparkle, crystal, rhinestone or diamond is here. A product can be on more than one style page, and it stays in its own department too.

What you will find in glitter and sparkle

• Glitter cases: a glitter bling clear case, a soft glitter transparent silicone case with a shockproof bumper, and a clear case with star sequins. See glitter cases.
• A mirror make-up case: a hard acrylic case with a mirror for touching up on the go. See mirror cases.
• Crystal straps: crystal beaded wrist lanyards, a crystal tassel star strap and a cherry blossom crystal bead chain. See crystal and rhinestone charms.
• Rhinestones: a rhinestone wrist strap, and an evil eye letter charm set with rhinestones and a tassel.
• A dust plug charm: a diamond star that plugs into a USB-C port. See dust plug charms.
• For making your own: a box of Czech crystal glass beads, and a faux leather back skin with a diamond texture.

Crystal, rhinestone and glitter

The three words mean different things. Glitter is fine flakes, held in or on a case. Crystal is cut glass or acrylic beads that throw light from their faces. Rhinestones are small cut stones set in a row or a cluster. Each product says what it is made of where the maker states it. A glitter case shows off best over a pale or clear phone; crystal straps show best against a plain dark case. The guide to phone charms and straps explains how straps fix to a case.

Questions people ask about glitter and sparkle

Are the crystals real crystal?

Crystal here is the name for sparkling cut beads, usually glass or acrylic. The Czech beads are crystal glass. Read each product page for the material.

Does a glitter case protect the phone?

Some glitter cases here are sold as shockproof, with a soft bumper round the edge. For the strongest drop protection, see tough and shockproof cases.

Are crystal charms safe for small children?

Charms, beads and dust plugs are small parts. The NHS warns that babies and toddlers put small objects in their mouths, that swallowed magnets can stick together inside the body, and that cords can wrap round a young child's neck. Keep them out of reach of small children.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.

More to look at

• Glitter cases
• Crystal and rhinestone charms
• Luxury style
• Clear phone accessories
• All styles
• Guide: Phone charms and straps: the complete guide
• Guide: How to choose a phone case: the UK buying guide