What to do with bag charms?

[fabuleux]

Throw them in the trash where they belong.

 

[whateve]

Throw them in the trash where they belong.

Why do you want to rain on our parade?

 

[fabuleux]

Why do you want to rain on our parade?

It’s just a joke... why so serious??

 

[dolali]

Owls are my thing

 

[dolali]

I love bags charms and own way too many. I love playing around with them on different bags.

Here are a few.

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Gorgeous collection!

 

[SEWDimples]

Gorgeous collection!

Thank you!

 

[Sunshine mama]

Yes, I save charms until the right bag comes along. I have more charms than bags!

I don't care for the dogleash clips on most charms because they tend to make them hang at an odd angle.

Many of my charms are attached to my bags with rings. Sometimes I go through a hardware ring, sometimes I encircle the entire strap or handle. Here are some examples.
The first one is an antiqued brass ring I got from a craft store. It opens like a binder ring.
The second one is also from a craft store.
The third one, the frog, is the type of D ring that Coach used on many vintage bags, including Willis. Mine was given to me by a Coach SA, but you can buy them on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-Replac...efcase-/321098997426?var=&hash=item76c4e248fe
The fourth one, the fox, was purchased on ebay. It is called a spring gate ring. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-Clip-...4341a193b:m:mORwWa2-p_uAAE_MWCcOptg:rk:1:pf:0 I'm not recommending this seller, just showing you what to look for.
The fifth one, the pink bag, uses the same D ring as the third.
The last one, the blue Rambler's Legacy, shows a binder ring, also called book ring, wrapped around the strap.
https://www.amazon.com/Richards-Company-2-Inch-Diameter-SPR01438/dp/B0057JA1QC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1548437860&sr=8-3&keywords=book+rings+1+1/2+inch&th=1

I love the D ring idea to hold the charms! I never have thought of it before. Thank you!

 

[FloraDB]

I own 2 coach charms.

Rexy's gunmetal hardware + hermes bolide's phw + goldtone sunglasses clashing insanely here:
https://forum.purseblog.com/attachments/eating-frites-with-bolide-rexy-jpg.3780384/

Here, piggy charm(which I secure with tiny safety pin through chain, as comes unhooked=clasp fail, coach) in a crazy mess o' color:
https://forum.purseblog.com/attachments/lc-pigs-jpg.4302074/

Basically, perfect matchy-matchy not happening for me.
But playing with charms is fun.

That scarf on Longchamp is everything!

 

[Hatfield1313]

I use one of these for the harder to clasp charms or the ones that don't sit right. It's come in handy! I don't necessarily care if the hardware matches, it does only come in gold.
https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chloe-...edsort&breadcrumb=Home/All Results&color=gold

 

[EdnaMode]

I use one of these for the harder to clasp charms or the ones that don't sit right. It's come in handy! I don't necessarily care if the hardware matches, it does only come in gold.
https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chloe-charm-hook/4769433?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home/All Results&color=gold

Oh wow, that's cool! I have an old LV saleya that has a very thick hardware so most charms don't fit, wonder if this would work. Thanks for sharing!

 

[whateve]

I use one of these for the harder to clasp charms or the ones that don't sit right. It's come in handy! I don't necessarily care if the hardware matches, it does only come in gold.
https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chloe-charm-hook/4769433?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home/All Results&color=gold

$60! That's more than what most of my charms cost!

 

[Hatfield1313]

$60! That's more than what most of my charms cost!

I agree, but it's been worth every penny being able to use some of my more difficult charms on certain bags. It really has paid for itself.

 

[mlsephoralover]

Thanks! Sometimes I use pieces of Coach jewelry to decorate my bags. They are well-made and you can sometimes find the older styles on sale on ebay at a good price. One of my favorites is this starfish pendant that is decorating my denim rogue.

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Omg. I have the same Rogue. I love the Starfish gives it a cool summer vibe.

 

[bellebellebelle19]

I use one of these for the harder to clasp charms or the ones that don't sit right. It's come in handy! I don't necessarily care if the hardware matches, it does only come in gold.
https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chloe-charm-hook/4769433?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home/All Results&color=gold

Oh wow, that's cool! I have an old LV saleya that has a very thick hardware so most charms don't fit, wonder if this would work. Thanks for sharing!

$60! That's more than what most of my charms cost!

For anyone looking for a cheaper alternative, I use a binder ring that costs about $5 from etsy!
http://etsy.me/2GRYtpM

And if you have to attach to something especially odd shaped, I think a gold ball and chain works great as well.

 

[SEWDimples]

For anyone looking for a cheaper alternative, I use a binder ring that costs about $5 from etsy!
http://etsy.me/2GRYtpM

And if you have to attach to something especially odd shaped, I think a gold ball and chain works great as well.

Thanks for the info. They come in all colors.