This drum is absolutely gorgeous. We ordered the 'silver patina' finish, which as others have mentioned, is not silver but looks like a champagne gold with some streaks of silver (definitely more gold). I am glad I read the reviews thoroughly because I would have ordered the gold and I think that would have been too brassy for the look I'm trying to achieve. Secondly, I did not conceptualize the dimensions appropriately - this drum is huge. Its just over 2 feet in diameter, which was much too large for the space we intended to use it in. I am returning this for the smaller, four-light version (19" diameter), which should be perfect. Overall, however, the quality, finish and style is outstanding.