Loewe Bag Charms and Jewellery: The Pieces Worth Collecting

A Loewe bag charm is a small sculpture in leather, felt and brass that clips to a bag handle. At Coveti the charms start at $970 for the Blown Inflated Logo Charm, and most belong to the LOEWE x Cosima von Bonin collection, which also covers the brass claw necklace and the enamel animal necklaces.

Why Loewe charms are worth collecting

Loewe was founded in Madrid in 1846 as a cooperative workshop of leather craftsmen, and its small pieces carry the same attention as its bags. The charms here are made in Spain, the jewellery in Italy, Spain and France. Most of the current pieces come from the LOEWE x Cosima von Bonin collection, a collaboration with the artist Cosima von Bonin, whose sculptures Loewe cites as the source of the claw shapes. Her ideas arrive here in felt, beads, shearling and brass. The result is a set of objects with a sense of humour that still feels like Loewe. Start on the Loewe brand page to see them beside the bags they were made for.

The charms

The animals

The Bulldog Charm in Beads and Felt, Multicolour is the one people stop you about. It is built from glass beads, wool felt and cotton, hung from a looped calfskin strap that ends in an elongated dog clip with a silver finish, and LOEWE is embossed on the leather. The Whale Charm uses the same beads, felt and calfskin loop. Both are $1,350.

The Shell Charm in Calfskin, Blue and Red is quieter: a bi-colour calfskin shell on a looped strap with a donut chain and an Anagram Pebble dice in a silver finish. The Anagram is embossed on the leather, a nod to the four interlocking L letters the Spanish artist Vicente Vela designed for the house in 1970. It is $1,210.

Claws and knots

The Claw Charm in Shearling and Lambskin, Beige is the softest piece in the edit, with a silver finish and an embossed LOEWE, at $1,350. The Knot Claw Charm in Felt, Blue and Orange ties multicolour wool felt into a knot and finishes it with a brass claw and dog clip, at $1,250.

The Blown logo charm

The Blown Inflated Logo Charm, Silver is the entry point at $970. It is lead free brass on a short calfskin strap with a hook fastening, and the inflated logo matches the Blown jewellery below, so a charm and a pair of earrings make a natural pairing.

How to hang a Loewe bag charm

Clip the charm to the base of a handle, not the zip pull, so the weight hangs clear of the opening. On the Cosima von Bonin charms, pass the calfskin loop around the handle and close the dog clip back onto itself. The Blown logo charm simply hooks on. One charm on a structured bag looks deliberate. Two on a soft tote look playful, so keep them in the same family, the bulldog with the whale, for instance.

A Loewe bag charm suits any bag with a handle the clip can wrap around. The Puzzle is the obvious partner because its geometric panels give the charm a clean background, and our Loewe Puzzle bag guide covers every size. Totes and top-handle styles work just as well. Browse the full designer bags edit to find a base, then the bag charms category for more from other houses.

The woven chain and woven strap

Two straps sit between charm and jewellery. The Woven Chain, Silver and Multicolour is a detachable elongated chain strap in stainless steel, brass and cotton, with a silver and multicolour woven finish, a hook fastening and an engraved LOEWE. It is $1,590. The Woven Strap in Leather, Brown and White is 100% calfskin with a multicolour geometric pattern, a clip and hook fastening and an engraved LOEWE. It is made in Spain and costs $1,290. Either strap changes the character of a plain bag in one move, and the leather version is the easier match for brown and tan bags.

Loewe jewellery by motif

Blown: inflated shapes in brass

The Blown pieces look like balloons cast in metal. The Blown Inflated Hoop Earrings, Silver and Gold are brass with a two-tone gold and silver finish and a stud fastening, at $1,050, the most accessible Loewe jewellery in the edit. The Blown Inflated Balloon Earrings take the same idea further at $1,630, and the Blown Inflated Pendant, in brass and cotton, is $1,350.

Claws: the Cosima von Bonin signature

The Claw Necklace, Silver is a chain of interlacing crab claws in lead free brass with a silver finish, at $5,230. It is the strongest Loewe jewelry piece here and needs nothing else at the neck. The Large Claw Brooch in Ceramic, Off White is porcelain and lead free brass, made in Spain, with a gold finish at the back and an engraved LOEWE. Loewe says its shape echoes the artist’s sculptures. It is $2,010.

Animals in enamel

The Dog Necklace in Enamel, Silver and Green is a brass chain with a single enamel dog charm and a hook fastening, at $1,530. The Animals Charm Necklace in Enamel, Silver and Multicolour gathers several multicolour animal charms on one chain and is the most collectable piece in the line, at $7,350. The same dog appears on the New Comic sandal in our Loewe shoes guide.

The hairy calfskin cuff

The Thin Twisted Cuff in Hairy Calfskin, Silver and Lime wraps lime hairy calfskin around lead free brass, with LOEWE engraved on the inside. It is made in France, sized XL and priced at $1,810. It is the piece that most clearly comes from a leather house.

What Loewe jewellery is made of

Brass is the base of almost every piece. The Blown earrings are 100% brass, and the Claw necklace is 100% lead free brass. Enamel brings the colour to the dog and animal necklaces, porcelain shapes the claw brooch, and calfskin covers the cuff. These are brass pieces with silver and gold finishes and are not solid precious metal. The necklaces and earrings are made in Italy, the brooch in Spain and the cuff in France. See more designers in our jewellery category.

Loewe charms and jewellery as gifts

These are some of the best Loewe gifts because size never comes into it. Almost everything is one size, the cuff being the exception. A simple price ladder:

• Under $1,100: the Blown Inflated Logo Charm at $970 and the Blown Inflated Hoop Earrings at $1,050
• $1,200 to $1,600: the Shell, Knot Claw, Bulldog, Whale and Claw charms, the Blown Inflated Pendant, the Dog Necklace and the woven strap and chain
• Over $1,600: the Blown balloon earrings, the cuff, the brooch, the Claw Necklace and the Animals Charm Necklace

Pair a charm with the matching Blown earrings for a set. If you are buying for someone new to the house, our piece on whether Loewe is a luxury brand gives the background in a few minutes.

Caring for charms and jewellery

Keep each piece in its own soft pouch so brass finishes do not scratch against each other. Wipe brass with a dry, soft cloth after wearing, and keep it away from perfume, lotion and water. Felt and beaded charms should be brushed lightly and kept out of rain. Shearling and hairy calfskin dislike heat and damp, so store them flat in a dry drawer. Take charms off a bag before you put it away, since a heavy clip can mark the leather over time.

Buying Loewe at Coveti

Every piece Coveti sells is 100% authentic and authenticity-verified before dispatch, then shipped worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx. Most regions are Delivered Duty Unpaid, and our returns and duties page explains what applies to you. The full edit of charms, jewellery and bags is on the Loewe brand hub.

FAQ

How do you attach a Loewe bag charm?

Loop the calfskin strap around the base of the handle and close the dog clip back onto itself. The Blown Inflated Logo Charm has a hook fastening that clips straight onto the handle.

Which bags suit a Loewe bag charm?

Any bag with a handle the clip can wrap around. The Loewe Puzzle is the classic partner, and totes and top-handle styles work well too.

What is Loewe jewellery made of?

Most Loewe jewellery is brass, often lead free brass, with silver and gold finishes. Enamel, porcelain and hairy calfskin add colour and texture on the necklaces, brooch and cuff.

Is Loewe jewellery solid silver?

No. The pieces in this edit are brass with silver, gold and two-tone finishes, as listed on each product.

What is the LOEWE x Cosima von Bonin collection?

It is a collaboration between Loewe and the artist Cosima von Bonin. It includes the Bulldog, Whale, Shell, Claw and Knot Claw charms, the Claw Necklace, the Large Claw Brooch and the enamel dog and animal necklaces.

How much is a Loewe bag charm?

Loewe bag charms at Coveti start at $970 for the Blown Inflated Logo Charm and reach $1,350 for the Bulldog, Whale and Claw charms.

Where is Loewe jewellery made?

The Loewe necklaces and earrings at Coveti are made in Italy, the charms and the Large Claw Brooch in Spain, and the hairy calfskin cuff in France.