Wine Glass Charms
a stemware accessory

When it comes to classifying the wine glass charm as fashionable or functional, it’s hard to pick one label over the other. Is it a pretty stemware accessory that happens to be useful? Or is it a practical identification device that happens to be decorative? Either way you choose to define it, one thing’s for sure: the wine glass charm should be at the top of every dining room diva’s must-have list.

The wine charm has been referred to as jewelry for stemware, and rightfully so. Each one lends a touch of beauty and sparkle to the wine glass, and there are many ideas and styles that are currently available allow the hostess to select a wine charm theme that will fit the evening’s menu, activity, holiday, or special occasion.

And here is where the function of the wine charm enters the picture. Thanks to this handy little bauble, the “Which one’s my drink?” dilemma is eliminated. Just attach a charm to the stem of your wine glass, and it’s marked as yours for the evening

And here is where the function of the wine charm enters the picture. Thanks to this handy little bauble, the “Which one’s my drink?” dilemma is eliminated. Just attach a charm to the stem of your wine glass, and it’s marked as yours for the evening

Typically, each set contains several wine glass charms that tie in with one theme but differ from one another just enough to be distinguishable. For instance, a birthday set may contain such relevant charms as a wedge of cake, a gift, a candle, a balloon, a party hat, and a “Happy Birthday!” greeting. Another differentiating quality, especially in beaded wine charms, is the use of unique colors.

Ever since its advent on the party scene several years ago, the wine charm has become a party tool-kit staple. Many hosts and hostesses own more than one set to fit a variety of occasions. For a thank-you gift that’s sure to be much appreciated, loop a set of wine charm set on a pretty ribbon and tie it to the neck of a bottle of chardonnay or merlot. Truly a gift that keeps on giving, these little extras will prompt thoughts of you every time your friend brings them out for future dinner parties.

You’re likely to come across the wine charm in almost every conceivable material, including pewter, sterling silver, crystal, glass, beads, enamel, and plastic. And while most fasten to the glass via a loop of wire, manufacturers have become quite creative to expand the market. The Urban Stemware wine glass charm presents a stylishly alternative method of attachment; metallic pearls tip long twists of silver-plated wire, and the whole ornament serpentines around the stem of your glass. Suction bead charms provide another alternative application directly to the bowl of the glass instead of the stem.

Although normally thought of as a wine glass charm, these accessories are actually quite adaptable. They fit easily around the handle of a beer stein or coffee mug, or around the stem of a tulip glass. You can also find appropriately themed wine charm sets – like a martini grouping that includes shaker, strainer, lime wedge, and olives on a pick – to use with any beverage at your next cocktail party.

The versatility of the wine charm makes it an ideal gift for many different occasions. If you are delivering get-well wishes to a friend, attach a wine charm to the handle of a china teacup, and tuck it in a cloth-lined basket with an array of gourmet teas and a tin of shortbread or lemon cookies. To acknowledge someone’s birthday, you might want to have fun with his or her favorite hobbies and games as you select a wine charm set. If you are attending a Bon Voyage party, consider nautical-themed wine glass charms, or a beach party set of colorful flip-flop sandals.

Another use of the wine charm that is rapidly gaining popularity is as a wedding favor. After toasting the bride and groom, each guest can take home a commemorative wine glass charm to remember the special evening. So many couples have enjoyed this way to thank their guests for sharing in their celebration that now there are whole wine glass charm sets actually packaged for this purpose; for instance, a beribboned boxed set including seashell charms would be perfect for a beach-themed or oceanfront wedding.

Whether you are looking for wine glass charms to use in your own home or to give as a gift, you’re sure to find the perfect set. Thanks to a wide variety of styles and themes, there’s a wine glass charm to fit every occasion.