This fixture did not disappoint.  It is stunning and puts off beautiful light and shadows on the ceiling.  I would give it a mid value of 5.  When the lights are on, it looks much lighter and goes to maybe a 2 or 3 out of 10.  It is gorgeous.  I looked for and found lighting that makes great shadows on the ceilings and these add that extra depth that make the difference.  A simple ceiling is sparkling and full of light and shadows.   The beads are gray and clear and the bronze is bronze. It works with just about everything in my house.  Love it.  It is an incredible price.  I put this over my dining table and purchased the two sconces for my entryway to pull it together.  They are the only lights in my house from the same line.     I would buy it again in a heartbeat.