Show me your keychains!

[Tonks]

I have two children and a niece turning 16 in the next year. Keychains seem like a logical and sentimental gift, but I hate to pick something plain. My husband still carries the keychain he received for his sixteenth birthday!

Can you show me your keychains? Even better if you have links!

My daughter made noises about liking ones that can go around the wrist. I have a cheapie fabric one that does just that, and it’s great b/c I can find it in my purse, but it’s certainly not nice.

 

[Karl_K]

Just make sure no pictures of your keys.
Copies can very easily be made from a photo of your keys.

 

[Tonks]

Yikes really? I had no idea. Thank you for the warning!

 

[Karl_K]

Yikes really? I had no idea. Thank you for the warning!

there is an app for it.

Key-cloning app lets you (or a stranger) copy your key with a photo

It”s Friday, mere hours away from a well-deserved weekend.

www.bitdefender.com

 

[MaisOuiMadame]

Just make sure no pictures of your keys.
Copies can very easily be made from a photo of your keys.

Thank you for letting us know I never knew!!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

i must be a heathen
what's a key chain ?
otherwise i just hang my keys on something very similar to this

 

[elizat]

I don't use a key chain. I just have the loop the remote came on with the car and house keys.

I think an engraved one for a special birthday might be nice though, if the person is just starting driving?

 

[ShinyPink]

Look on etsy. My daughter bought some for friends a few years ago, but they all had special meaning, such as the state they went to college, a favorite car, or an animal.

BTW, they call them fobs now, so search by that term. Here are state ones with hearts like she bought, plus a kazillion others:

Keyfob state heart - Etsy

Check out our keyfob state heart selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops.

www.etsy.com

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Look on etsy. My daughter bought some for friends a few years ago, but they all had special meaning, such as the state they went to college, a favorite car, or an animal.

BTW, they call them fobs now, so search by that term. Here are state ones with hearts like she bought, plus a kazillion others:

Keyfob state heart - Etsy

Check out our keyfob state heart selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops.

www.etsy.com

so key rings

 

[diamondringlover]

I dont have one other than the one that came with the key fob, I just put my keys on it...

 

[Mreader]

I’ve had this since the late 90s - bought it when I was in Florence and for some reason am attached to it. My husband has repaired it a couple of times!

 

[Lookinagain]

I just keep the fob in the zippered part of my purse. no real keys actually.

 

[kenny]

I don't have a keychain.
I use only one key, the house key.
I just put it in my pocket.

I prefer minimum bulky things on me.
I don't use a wallet either, just a couple cards in my pocket.

My car's fob is the largest thing I carry, and I even pulled out the metal key-insert out to make it lighter.

I don't carry a phone either.
It stays in my car when I'm away from home.

 

[MamaBear]

I just keep the fob in my purse as I just need it on me to press all the buttons to unlock and drive the car. My daughters use a wallet from Vera Bradley. It’s super slim for a couple cards and id and has their keys attached. They like them!

 

[kenny]

Just make sure no pictures of your keys.
Copies can very easily be made from a photo of your keys.

Wow, I never knew this!

Karl, I appreciate you.
You're an important asset to Pricescope!

 

[MamaBee]

I don't have a keychain.
I use only one key, the house key.
I just put it in my pocket.

I prefer minimum bulky things on me.
I don't use a wallet either, just a couple cards in my pocket.

My car's fob is the largest thing I carry, and I even pulled out the metal key-insert out to make it lighter.

I don't carry a phone either.
It stays in my car when I'm away from home.

You are low maintenance @kenny..

 

[MamaBee]

Karl, I appreciate you.
You're an important asset to Pricescope!

I agree..I wish I said this to DF..

 

[ringbling17]

I use a key holder.

 

[kenny]

You are low maintenance @kenny..

Only about some things.
I'm the opposite about certain other things.

 

[etudes]

I have Spencer Cardholder wristlet from Kate Spade. It comes with standard round keyring (pic 1), but I changed it with something easier to use.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I use a key holder.

mum and dad had those
im not a grown up yet to need one as i only have 3 keys, the house, the wahshouse and the front door of work

 

[xsouzie]

I have this one. And it doubles as a bag charm...




https://ca.burberry.com/thomas-bear-charm-with-bow-tie-p80271671

 

[Mary Queen of Scotch]

Had a Fendi Monster keychain, back when those were a thing. Lost it. Upgraded to a Chanel key holder. Lost that, too. Finally splashed out on this plastic beaut and haven’t lost my keys ever since. Go figure.



No idea what sort of budget you had in mind, but what about a personalized/monogrammed leather wristlet-style key ring from Leatherology, Mark & Graham, or similar?

Or if you want the gift to be a bit more jewelry-like/substantial, you can’t go wrong with engraved sterling silver…

Oval tag key ring in sterling silver. | Tiffany & Co.

www.tiffany.com

Elsa Peretti® Eternal Circle key ring. Sterling silver. | Tiffany & Co.

www.tiffany.com

 

[Tonks]

I have Spencer Cardholder wristlet from Kate Spade. It comes with standard round keyring (pic 1), but I changed it with something easier to use.

I have Spencer Cardholder wristlet from Kate Spade. It comes with standard round keyring (pic 1), but I changed it with something easier to use.

Oooh I haven’t seen anything like this in a while. My daughter would probably really like that so she wouldn’t have to carry a big purse. Though it wouldn’t fit a phone. Hmm. Love that it goes on the wrist! Thank you!

 

[Tonks]

Had a Fendi Monster keychain, back when those were a thing. Lost it. Upgraded to a Chanel key holder. Lost that, too. Finally splashed out on this plastic beaut and haven’t lost my keys ever since. Go figure.



No idea what sort of budget you had in mind, but what about a personalized/monogrammed leather wristlet-style key ring from Leatherology, Mark & Graham, or similar?

Or if you want the gift to be a bit more jewelry-like/substantial, you can’t go wrong with engraved sterling silver…

Oval tag key ring in sterling silver. | Tiffany & Co.

www.tiffany.com

Elsa Peretti® Eternal Circle key ring. Sterling silver. | Tiffany & Co.

www.tiffany.com

Engraved sterling silver was my first thought, honestly. But I wasn’t sure what else was out there. I also wondered if it would tarnish badly over time.

Your plastic key ring made me laugh!

 

[Tonks]

Look on etsy. My daughter bought some for friends a few years ago, but they all had special meaning, such as the state they went to college, a favorite car, or an animal.

BTW, they call them fobs now, so search by that term. Here are state ones with hearts like she bought, plus a kazillion others:

Keyfob state heart - Etsy

Check out our keyfob state heart selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops.

www.etsy.com

Whoops on the terminology! Thank you for the correction!

Will check out Etsy.

 

[xsouzie]

Had a Fendi Monster keychain, back when those were a thing. Lost it. Upgraded to a Chanel key holder. Lost that, too. Finally splashed out on this plastic beaut and haven’t lost my keys ever since. Go figure.



No idea what sort of budget you had in mind, but what about a personalized/monogrammed leather wristlet-style key ring from Leatherology, Mark & Graham, or similar?

Or if you want the gift to be a bit more jewelry-like/substantial, you can’t go wrong with engraved sterling silver…

Oval tag key ring in sterling silver. | Tiffany & Co.

www.tiffany.com

Elsa Peretti® Eternal Circle key ring. Sterling silver. | Tiffany & Co.

www.tiffany.com

Thought I was the only klutz who loses a Chanel key holder.

 

[Garnetgirl]

Mine is a “Return to Tiffany” gift that I got from a friend, who lives half way around the world.
I’ve had it for nearly 25 years. I use it all the time, but took the keys off for this photo as per @Karl_K Thanks, Karl for the warning.

 

[Tonks]

Mine is a “Return to Tiffany” gift that I got from a friend, who lives half way around the world.
I’ve had it for nearly 25 years. I use it all the time, but took the keys off for this photo as per @Karl_K Thanks, Karl for the warning.

Oh, I love this style, Garnetgirl! So I wondered, looking at this on the Tiffany site—do you add keys by screwing/unscrewing the balls on the ends? If so, do you ever have issues with the balls getting loose on their own?

Love the idea of maybe doing the one like this with a monogram (thought it doesn’t help at all with the whole putting it on the wrist bit).

 

[Garnetgirl]

Oh, I love this style, Garnetgirl! So I wondered, looking at this on the Tiffany site—do you add keys by screwing/unscrewing the balls on the ends? If so, do you ever have issues with the balls getting loose on their own?

Love the idea of maybe doing the one like this with a monogram (thought it doesn’t help at all with the whole putting it on the wrist bit).

Yes, the keys are added by unscrewing the little balls on the ends.

There were a couple of occasions where I noticed that one of the balls was loose. Now over the years I’ve seemed to have developed a habit of slightly turning them to tighten, or just to check, (because most if the time the little balls are still tight) every time I pull the key chain out of my purse.

But, hey, I’m not OCD

I do tend to take care of my things, though.