I was a bit disappointed in this mirror when it arrived.  I'd describe the bevel as only a polished edge.  There's not much angle on the bevel, so it doesn't have a crisp edge between the flat center and the bevel.  And it doesn't have that mitered look at the corners that beveled mirrors usually have.  So it looks a little cheap compared to my antique beveled mirrors that have more sparkle created by the multiple angles/facets of a deeply angled bevel.  But it's still pretty and gives me the overall look I wanted, so I have decided to keep it.