Glitter Cases

Sparkle that protects

A glitter case catches the light every time the phone moves. It suits anyone who wants their phone to stand out on the table and be easy to spot in a bag, and it makes a cheerful present. Underneath the sparkle, it is still a case, with a back and sides that take everyday knocks.

What the glitter cases here are like

The glitter cases here today are clear, so the phone's own colour shows through the sparkle. The glitter is set into the case itself rather than floating loose: fine glitter in a soft, flexible silicone, a bling glitter finish in a choice of colours, or star-shaped sequins with glitter powder sealed into clear silicone. Some are described as shockproof, with raised edges round the screen and camera. They are made for iPhones across a wide spread of models, and each lists the models it fits, so choose yours from the list on the product page.

Set-in glitter or liquid glitter

Glitter cases come in two kinds. In the first, the glitter is set into the plastic, so nothing moves and there is nothing to leak. In the second, loose glitter floats in a sealed pocket of liquid and drifts as you turn the phone. The liquid kind is sealed, but a hard knock on a sharp edge can split one, so it suits careful owners better than a building site. The glitter cases here today are the set-in kind.

Looking after a glitter case

A clear case yellows in time with sunlight and heat, soft TPU most of all, and the yellow is inside the material, so it does not wash out. Keeping the phone out of hot cars and direct sun slows it. To clean the case, take the phone out and wipe it inside and out with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Apple's cleaning advice warns against household cleaners, solvents and abrasive cloths.

Questions people ask about glitter cases

Does the glitter come off on your hands?

Not when it is set into the case, because it sits inside the plastic rather than on the surface, where it could rub off on hands and pockets.

Can I charge wirelessly through a glitter case?

A slim silicone case usually charges without trouble. Apple says a thick or metal case can stop or slow wireless charging, so if charging is slow, take the case off.

What goes with a glitter case?

A crystal or rhinestone charm adds more sparkle, and glitter and sparkle accessories gathers everything in this look.

More to look at

• Cute cases
• Luxury cases
• Clear cases
• Glitter and sparkle
• Crystal and rhinestone charms
• Guide: How to choose a phone case: the UK buying guide
• Guide: Phone case materials: silicone, TPU, polycarbonate and leather