The nutcracker charm adds color to a gold charm bracelet. There is a movable part in the back that opens and closes the mouth. The charm feels solid; it has a little bit of weight to it. It is not flat. I would have liked it to be a little bigger so that you can make out the features better. Overall, it was worth the price. I've purchased other charms that are flat, one-dimensional, tinny and just as expensive as this one. This is a keeper.