I was unsure whether to give this 4 or 5 stars.  I love the fixture.  We have slate appliances and brushed nickel faucet/hardware and this blends in perfectly.  We put it over our small island (3x5) and used just two of the rods to hang it from our 8' ceilings.  It looks great. The only downside, which others have mentioned, is the seam.  I figured it couldn't be *that* noticeable but it really is.  The electrician initially hung it with the seam facing the doorway and I noticed it as soon as I walked in without even looking for it.  We turned it so the same faces the corner but if you're on that side, it's still pretty noticeable.  Overall though, for the price of this fixture and how attractive it, I think I still give it 5 stars.