I've been wanting this item for a long time and it finally went on sale. The rug is absolutely beautiful and good quality. Please note that the rug is extremely heavy (8x10 size) so I had some difficulty trying to carry it inside my house, but the delivery was fast. The color is black and beige....definitely not gold. I think it will match well with gold accents/décor. Also, I've noticed that it may be a little difficult to keep clean, but I don't get much traffic in my formal living room so it shouldn't be a problem for me. I highly recommend this rug!