The chandelier metal is not the bold red color you see in the online photos. It is a much softer version of a rose gold. Other than that, I would say it looks very much like the photos. We just installed it in our new home. Please forgive the chaos-still not fully moved in.  The packaging in the box, which by the way is done incredibly well. The packaging around the chandelier is almost crate like with the light suspended inside this frame of wood with packaging materials around it to keep it secure. Comes with a pair of white gloves so that you don’t get fingerprints on the metal. The plastic cover that look like petals, are in their own box taped to the crate.  It looks very delicate and beautiful. It is perfect.