Arrived MUCH sooner than expected. Despite reading reviews mentioning a brushed gold option, there was only a metallic gold available at time of purchase which is what we chose. Decided on this option because pendants tend to get dusty, fingerprints, dirty faster than most lights and the fact this pendant has no glass (other than the bulb) or much of a surface to dust was a BIG plus! I like that I won't have to constantly clean and wipe this pendant as I would have to with others. The colour is slightly brassier than I would have liked but classy nevertheless. The shadow effect on the walls sets a nice ambiance.