This chandelier was SUCH A NIGHTMARE to assemble and install.  We have put together and installed tons of light fixtures- and this is by far the WORST experience weve ever had.  There are too many unnecessary wire connections and the threaded mounting rod is TOO SHORT.  We had to disassemble our old light to use that mounting rod in our new chandelier.
After 7 hours, 4 trips to the harware store, and blowing through 2 dimmer switches trying to get this nightmare installed, we finally got it done.
It is beautiful looking, but unless you are an electrician or hiring one, best of luck getting this assembled and installed.