Lamp was shipped fast and in perfect shape. It's a beautiful lamp but will agree with other reviews that the color changes. It does look sapphire blue sometimes but not all the time. That is one reason for the 4 stars, really deserves a 3 on the color issue. It depends on the light coming in and time of day. It is a big lamp so check measurements. What I don't like is the lamp shade. I thought it was a lighter color. I am needing more of an off white or even white. I am trying to decide to buy a different lamp shade and switch them out or send back and find a lamp that I don't have to spend extra money.