This chandelier came scratched up everywhere. It doesn't even look new! Not only that, but one of the glass covers is thicker than the other ones, so the bulbs that fit the other 4, don't fit in the 5th one. It has been incredibly disappointing. It's definitely a lighter gold color, not a deep gold. For nearly $300, it's a huge disappointment. Skip this chandelier and get something in person to make sure it's not all dinged up.