It is really hard to tell from the photo in the ad, but the mirror is glued onto the border.  So sits on top of the metal edge of the mirror.  Also it is really hard to say the gold edge is metal.  Looks more like gold sprayed paper machie?  Really was disappointed, but since sending back a mirror that you have taken out of the box is such a hassle I kept them (bought two for a jack and jill bathroom).  Just think the quality is not there in respect to the metal or non metal used and the fact that the mirror is on top of the gold edge.