I was so glad there was no assembling of this fixture.  Wayfair did a great in packing the product.  Each crystal was wrapped individually with thick wrap.  Just had to cut it free because it was once continual long strand.  Once I got the wrap off, I pulled it out of its box, and let me say, WOW!  The color is perfect for coordinating with my antique chandelier over my kitchen.  A dark bronze finish with an antique brass color underneath.  

Love that it's so open.  Those new drum chandeliers just close off the room.  Open and airy this light is.  Can't wait to get it hung.  A real stunner!