I have the chandelier in silver and it is not only beautiful and shiny, it provides just the right amount of dimmable light over my dining room table. It combines a very traditional style with a modern, upscale twist. It came packaged perfectly with no damage, arrived quickly, and was easy to assemble. My electrician found it easy to install. I love this chandelier. If anything, I might have appreciated the larger size since we have decided to leave the leaf in permanently which makes the table longer—I might do that!