Wear this bronze cherry blossom charm as earrings or a sweet charm necklace to honor the beauty of this long cherished blossom. For thousands of years, cherry blossoms have been held in the highest esteem in Japan and China. Many artists have immortalized the cherry blossom in paintings, poetry, and embroidery. Because the blossoms last for only a short time each year, they're thought to reflect the fleeting nature of life that imbues it with a fragile beauty. Design on one side only. Length measurement includes the 5 mm soldered jump ring. Our bronze is a high quality Italian alloy of copper and tin that contains an anti-tarnish compound which delays, but does not eliminate, eventual oxidation. Read more about our bronze in our FAQs. Length measurement includes the 5 mm soldered jump ring.