Quality is okay for a 3/4" curtain rod, but I don't think I fully expected the finish of this.  It's a rough, not smooth finish.  While this looks nice, it means that your curtains do not slide easily (even when using large tabs).  If I could go back in time I would have purchased this look in a smooth black option, but as it were I will not be taking this down and returning because it is not worth the hassle (didn't save the packaging, not looking forward to installing twice).