Pretty much as they look in the image; I thought they might be more of a shined brass colour; they're fairly matte considering they are metal (the gold is applied to whatever base mental it is) but hey, they're decent looking and sturdy enough for what I needed :) There are some inconsistencies on the finish that don't personally bother me, but if you're a finish fetish type person maybe give these a pass. They're more "boho" and less "Kelly Wearstler".