UPDATED* Pandora stores in the UK are now quoting the 16th of October as its release date! The charm was originally due out yesterday but there have been issues with delivery. The Wildflower Tribute charm, released in the UK as a tribute to the Soldier’s Charity, features a poppy design that evokes the classic symbol of remembrance for those soldiers killed in war. I’m not sure at all regarding how I want to wear this charm as red is not a colour that features much in my collection. I was planning to wear it with the Japanese Doll charm, but I didn’t like how they looked together in person. So, for now, I’m wearing it in a very simple openwork flower design on my bangle. I love how the delicacy of the petal detailing looks with the intricate Mystic Floral charm.

Essentially, it is crafted in the same style as the existing Cherry Blossom muranos. This charm has only four petals, whereas the existing Cherry Blossom muranos have five – the petals are also a little less delicate, better representing the boldness of the poppy. I think that this is a lovely design, and if it is a release in aid of charity, then so much the better! The Cherry Blossom murano is one of my favourite glass charms, and I love this variation on it. While, to me, the Wildflower Tribute is not quite as beautiful as the original cherry blossom muranos, it is nonetheless a lovely design in its own right. It’s not overly bold and bright, but offers instead a delicate prettiness that works really well as a symbol of remembrance, I think. It’s a very sweet design, and I do prefer it to Pandora’s original enamel British Rose as a commemoration charm. I absolutely love this style of floral glass from Pandora, as it creates such a delicate, pretty effect – and the three-dimensional aspect gives a lovely depth to it. The Wildflower murano features the smaller silver core, with lettering on just one side of the charm.

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Having two of these on a bracelet would look absolutely stunning, especially as a focal point – I only have the one for now, but I am definitely considering getting another one and starting (another) new design!