The fixture itself is very pretty and We are happy to own it. It is a matte gold finish (not shiny or brassy). I would HIGHLY suggest using bulbs with less wattage. It says 60 for each bulb but there are 12 lights! We did 25 watts and have it in a dimmer and usually dim it. 

There were two issues—1) it  was wired with an Orange electric wire and it didn’t match or blend with the gold of the  fixture at all. I had the fixture rewired with a gold wire that matched. I am particular and these details matter to me. It may not bother someone else.  2) it took a long time to screw in each spike, it’s not a problem, but it takes quite a bit of time and patience.