This fan is wonderful. It adds the right about of bling to any room. And the blades look gray but in my scheme they are silver. Its just a whole lot of bling. 
And guess what! Hubby loves it. Hes just as excited as I am!!! 
Someone said that they had to assemble the beads but when I opened the box it was assembled. Imagine my surprise. 
Nothing but greatness. Would buy again.