The chandelier is fun and unique. It was easy to put together and install. It is not heavy and everything came complete in box with some addl extra clips. 
It is definitely cream colored wood beads and if you use 40watt candelabra bulbs it is VERY BRIGHT. We actually preferred the light of 25 watt bulbs. We installed in 96 X 84" entry with 10- ft ceiling and could only keep four links in chain as it is a long fixture.