They are as per the picture, however, white glue is used to hold the cable in place at the back of the shade. This is visible as too much was used. Strands of glue also have dried onto the lower back sides of the shade and when removed left little lines. The Lampshades pleat have many loose stands. It I had seen before buying I would not have purchase, however they still look nice on my side tables and they imprefections can only been seen upclose.