As others have pointed out, this takes a little time to put together, although there is nothing difficult or complicated about the assembly (alternate small and large pieces, that's all). The outermost ring is a little tricky to squeeze the wire through to attach the glass pieces, and it would have been nice to have the hooks pre-installed, though. Chandeliers are a matter of personal taste, but in my opinion, this one is beautiful: it has a slightly vintage/unique look.