Third time is the charm!  I returned two other chandeliers before deciding on this chandelier. It is beautiful and soooo well priced. The manufacturer (Safavieh) was kind enough to provide me with the exact details of the 'beads' which are made of actual polished stone white marble. When the light hits them they glisten. This chandelier is prettier than one similar seen on Serena and Lily  and is 1/10 the price. I liked it so much that I purchased a seagrass rug (also from Safavieh) to go with it. My table is 54" square. This 18" diameter chandelier is just the right size.  I did trim a couple of inches off of the tassel. So happy that I can finally stop searching for the right light.