My initial reaction was disappointed after taking it out of the box, but it looks *beautiful* when it is hung up. The brass is nice, and not too yellow. My only minor complaint is that while the matte white looks pretty from a distance, up close I think a milk glass or any glossier finish would look more high-end, at least in the white version that I purchased. I'm betting this would not be an issue for the black. However, for the price this pendant is soososososo worth it.