Livia BAG CHARM

A green enamel olive set with small red stones, hanging from a gold-tone lobster clasp above three short beaded strands in matching green and red. The enamel is glossy and deep, the kind of green that reads as food rather than jewellery — which is precisely the joke.

Livia is for people whose bags have a sense of humour. It works on a market basket, on a straw bag in summer, on a work tote that could do with something unserious. Aperitivo hour, essentially, on a clasp.

Why You'll Love It

• Glossy green enamel with small red stone accents
• Three short beaded strands in matching green and red
• A gold-tone lobster clasp that opens with one thumb
• Compact enough for a small bag, with nothing to tangle
• Reliably makes people ask about it
• An easy gift for the friend who hosts

How to Style It

Clip Livia to a zip pull on a small bag, or to a handle on a basket where the green sits against the straw. It is a talking point rather than a neutral, so keep the bag underneath plain. For a fuller table-and-terrace cluster, add the enamel fish of the Pescado BAG CHARM or the brights of the Clownfish BAG CHARM.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I attach it to my bag?
The lobster clasp opens with a thumb and clips onto a handle, a strap, a zip pull or a D-ring. Attach and detach by the clasp rather than pulling on the charm.

Will the enamel chip?
Enamel holds its colour well but can chip if it is knocked hard against a surface. Clip it where it hangs free rather than where it will press against a car door or a desk edge.

Can it get wet?
Keep it dry. Prolonged contact with water, perfume and lotion dulls both the enamel and the gold-tone hardware. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth and store it in a pouch between wears.

Livia — an olive, in enamel, on your bag.