Classic Vintage Key Charm - Gold Stainless Steel - 12x25mm
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Classic Vintage Key Charm - Gold Stainless Steel - 12x25mm
The Key From the Back of a Drawer
An old-fashioned key in gold-tone stainless steel - a quatrefoil bow with a fluted rosette at its centre, a collared shaft, and a small toothed bit at the tip. It is the shape of a cabinet or clock key rather than a door key. It measures 12mm wide by 25mm tall.
At 2.11g and 2.6mm thick it has proper body, and the same pattern is worked on the reverse - bow, rosette, collar and all - so it reads correctly whichever way it turns on a bracelet.
| Material | Gold-tone stainless steel |
| Size | 12mm wide x 25mm tall x 2.6mm thick |
| Weight | 2.11g |
| Design | Quatrefoil bow with a fluted rosette, collared shaft and a toothed bit |
| Reverse | The same pattern as the front, worked to match - bow, rosette and collar |
| Detail | No stones - all metal. Gold-tone throughout. Slightly magnetic |
Choose Charm only to add it to a bracelet you already own. Charm + Clasp adds a small lobster clasp so it clips straight on - no pliers, no open links - and it works just as well on a bag, a zip pull, a keyring or a watch strap. Charm + Gold Bracelet or Charm + Silver Bracelet pairs it with our Gold or Silver Paperclip Chain Bracelet - fine-gauge stainless steel, adjustable from 16cm to 20cm. Bought as a set they cost 30% less than buying separately.
Ornamental keys were made to be seen: the bow was the only part anyone looked at, so that is where the metalwork went - a quatrefoil, a rosette, a monogram. Worn as jewellery the shape kept its old promise of opening something, and lost the lock it belonged to. A gift for her who likes a thing with a history it will not explain. More motif meanings at JewelMotif™ · Watch & read: How Different Cultures Turned Jewellery Into Identity
No stones and no enamel, so nothing can work loose, and stainless steel does not tarnish, rust or turn skin green. The cut-outs in the bow and the fluting on the rosette will hold hand cream - rinse, dry properly, and use a soft dry brush rather than a cloth, which will catch in the openwork. Full guidance at our Stainless Steel Care Card and the JewelCare™ hub.
FAQs
1. Is the back the same as the front?
Yes. The bow, the rosette and the collar are worked on both faces, so it reads correctly however it hangs.
2. Can the back be engraved?
No - the reverse carries the full pattern rather than a plain panel.
3. Does it actually open anything?
No. It is a charm in the shape of an antique cabinet key, not a working key.
4. It reacts slightly to a magnet - is that a problem?
No. Cast stainless steel normally contains a small amount of ferrite, deliberately, because it stops the metal cracking as it solidifies - that is what a magnet finds. Brass and copper are entirely non-magnetic, so a magnetic response actually rules them out. Full explanation in Is Magnetic Stainless Steel Jewellery Fake?.
5. Does it arrive gift-ready?
Yes - every order is packed to give. See JewelGift™.
How to Style the Vintage Key
Tall and worked on both sides, so it earns a spot near the clasp where it turns and shows. It sits well beside the Roman Numeral Key (IHSMC097) if you want a pair of keys at different lengths. Hang it on a DuoTone™ or FortunaLink™ bracelet, browse the whole MiniCharm™ range, or start your stack at JewelBuild™.
PROS: Waterproof, Durable, Hypoallergenic, Adjustable‑friendly, Everyday‑ready
CONS: Not precious metal, Heavier feel, Industrial tone, Closed rings cannot resize
- Weight: Varies by design
- Authenticity: Non‑precious metal
- Quality Check: Material verified
- Tested: Non‑magnetic grade check
- Gift‑Ready: Perfect for gifting
- Care Free: Jewellery cleaning cloth included
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Caring for Your Stainless Steel Piece
316L stainless steel is built for everyday life. Tarnish-resistant, hypoallergenic, and water-safe — it requires very little maintenance to stay looking its best.
| Daily wear | Safe for showering, exercise, and everyday use |
| Cleaning | Soft damp cloth — mild soap if needed, rinse and dry |
| Storage | Keep in your JewelHub pouch when not wearing |
| Avoid | Bleach, chlorine pools, perfume directly on the piece |
