Stars, moons and the night sky
Star and moon charms carry the shapes of the night sky: five-pointed stars, crescent moons, planets and small suns. They often come in gold and silver tones, or in pale blues, lilacs and purples, and they suit a dark case, a clear case over a black phone, and anyone who likes the night sky. A single star is quiet enough for every day, while a string of stars and moons makes more of a statement.
Kinds of star and moon charm
- Pendants. A single star or crescent moon on a short cord or chain, often in metal or acrylic.
- Beaded strings. Star and moon beads mixed with round beads, pearls or crystal, on a short charm or a strap long enough for the wrist.
- Glow-in-the-dark stars. Stars made to glow after being in the light, which also helps find a phone in a bag at night. See glow-in-the-dark charms.
- Star bells. A small bell with a star on it, which rings softly as the phone moves. See bell phone charms.
Choosing a star or moon charm
Match the metal tone to the case or the phone: gold stars on a cream, gold or black case, silver on a silver, white or blue one. On a busy printed case, a single small star in one colour from the pattern works better than a long string. Think about length too. A short charm stays out of the way in a pocket, while a longer one swings and can tap the screen and the camera, so keep hard metal stars short. A star charm on a wrist strap gives the phone a job as well as a look: let go of it and it hangs from your wrist. Stars and moons sit well beside hearts and butterflies on one ring.
Questions people ask about star and moon charms
How do I hang several charms together?
Use a split ring or a clasp. A small lobster clasp lets you swap charms in seconds, or hang several from one point. See charm rings and connectors, and the guide to phone charms and straps for matching charms to a case.
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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