So I wasn't sure about these, well am I really happy I choose them! They are gorgeous! The shades are the perfect light gray I needed and the bottoms of these lamps are amazing. They remind me of the stone hematite, a black smooth shiny looking stone.  It goes great with the black rod iron and really make the lamps look expensive. They are also very solid, heavier then I thought they would be for the price.  All in all a really great buy and would recommend!!!