the rug is excellent quality and beautiful. however as other reviews state the color isnt as pictured. I bought to match an area rug I have that is actually silvergrey, putting the picture next to the carpet it looked like an exact match but once the carpet came it has more of a slate blue background, however true Sterling silver does have a blue cast....just disappointed it didnt reflect in the picture. my area rug and the one I purchased are in the picture to show the contrast between my grey carpet and this carpet which should say blue background. still a very well made area rug, great value for the price just not grey as there picture reflects