Initial Phone Cases: How to Personalise Yours with Letters, Numbers and Zodiac Charms

Initial Phone Cases: How to Personalise Yours with Letters, Numbers and Zodiac Charms

Quick answer

To make an initial phone case, choose a charm case base (from £26.99) or a curated design, then add letter charms (£1 each), number charms (£1 each) or a zodiac sign charm (£2). We set them into the gel for you. One to three letters placed off-centre, framed by two or three larger charms, looks the most balanced.

An initial phone case is the most popular way to personalise a phone, and for good reason: it's subtle, it suits almost any style, and it makes an easy gift. With a charm case you're not printing a monogram on plastic. You're setting real letter charms into the design, next to pearls, shells or crystals.

Letter and initial charms for personalised phone cases
Letter charms, £1 each.

What can I add to personalise a phone case?

Charm Price Ideas
Letters / initials £1 each Your initial, a couple's initials, a short name or nickname
Numbers £1 each Birth year, anniversary date, a lucky number, a team shirt number
Zodiac signs £2 Your star sign, or a partner's or best friend's
Mini filler crystals £1.50 Filling gaps so the letters look set in, not floating

Where should initials go on a phone case?

Placement is what makes an initial case look designed. Three layouts that work:

  1. Bottom corner. One or two letters in the lower right, angled slightly, with charms flowing up and around the camera. Subtle and the most popular.
  2. Centred under the camera. A short name or three letters in a row, with a grande charm either side. Bolder, reads like a signature.
  3. Scattered. Letters mixed between the other charms so they're found rather than seen first. Great for couples' initials.

For more on balancing sizes, see our charm layout guide.

Custom charm phone case with personalised initials
A made-to-order case with charms set into gel.

Number charm ideas

  • Birth year (e.g. "02") for a birthday case.
  • Wedding or anniversary date, which makes a lovely bridesmaid or couples' gift.
  • A lucky number paired with a sun, key or evil eye charm.
  • Graduation year for a leaving-uni gift.
Number charms for a personalised phone case
Number charms, £1 each.

Adding your zodiac sign

A zodiac charm is a quieter way to personalise. It works well with celestial designs like Celeste Key or Moonlit Veil, where it sits alongside moons and stars. Our zodiac charm guide has ideas for every sign.

Can I add initials to a curated design?

Yes. Every curated design can take extras. Add 2 or 3 charms, such as your initials, from the charms page and we'll set them into the design. If you're building a fully custom case, aim for 12 to 20 charms in total, and count the letters as part of that.

Take personalisation further

Initials work across a whole set of accessories. Our totes take iron-on letter patches, so you can match your phone case to your bag.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to add initials to a phone case?

Letter charms are £1 each, so two initials add £2. Number charms are also £1 each and zodiac charms are £2.

How many letters can I put on a phone case?

There's no fixed limit, but one to three letters looks most balanced. A short name of four to six letters works centred under the camera.

Can I buy letter charms on their own?

Add-on charms must be bought with a Charmé Edit case or DIY kit, because they're designed to be set into the gel.