How to Care for Your Beaded Phone Charm
Handmade beaded phone charms are a little different from typical phone accessories — pearls, natural stone like chips, and hand-knotted stringing mean they're made to be worn and enjoyed daily, but they do best with a little care, the same way any piece of jewellery does. Here's how to keep yours looking as good as the day it arrived.
Keep It Away from Water and Moisture
Prolonged exposure to water can weaken the stringing material over time and dull pearl beads. Try to remove your phone charm before showering, swimming, or washing your hands with your phone in reach, and if it does get splashed, gently pat it dry with a soft cloth rather than letting it air-dry attached to a wet surface.
Avoid Perfume, Lotion and Harsh Chemicals
Pearls especially are sensitive to chemicals found in perfume, hairspray, and lotion — they can dull the natural shine over time. As a habit, put your charm on after applying any of these, rather than before, so it isn't sitting in direct contact with product residue throughout the day.
Handle Gentle Pulls with Care
Because each charm is hand-strung and knotted by hand, avoid excessive tugging or letting it get caught on bag zippers, car doors, or tight pockets. A gentle, natural amount of daily movement is completely fine — that's what it's designed for — but sudden sharp pulls are the most common cause of a strand loosening over time.
Store It Properly When Not in Use
If you're switching your charm between phones, cases, or accessories, store it flat or loosely coiled in a small pouch or dish rather than tangled in a drawer with other jewellery. This helps prevent beads from scratching against harder materials and keeps the strand from developing kinks.
Clean It Gently, When Needed
If your charm needs a light clean, use a soft, slightly damp cloth to gently wipe the beads, then let it air-dry fully before wearing it again. Avoid soaking it, using jewellery cleaning solutions, or scrubbing directly at the knots, since this can loosen the stringing faster than everyday wear would.
A Note on Natural Variation
Because every BEADS MNM piece is genuinely handmade, you may notice small differences in bead shape, color, or pattern compared to the product photo, or even compared to a friend's identical order. This is a natural part of hand-strung jewellery, not a flaw — and it's part of what makes each piece one-of-a-kind rather than identical to the next.
When to Reach Out to Us
If your charm arrives with a genuine defect, or a strand loosens unexpectedly under normal, gentle use, contact us with your order number and a photo — we're happy to take a look and make it right. For general wear-and-tear questions, this guide is a good first stop before reaching out.
Explore More
Looking for a new piece to add to your collection? Browse our boho phone charm straps or kawaii and coquette designs — every piece is made with the same hand-strung care described above.