I ordered the white gold.  Looks like brushed silver with a few strokes of yellow gold.  Once it's lit it's pure gold, so I got the best of both worlds!  Very sleek and modern with a lot of glamour. This works nicely for the living room but I can see it in a dining room, a bedroom and even a foyer!  Will work just as nicely for a bachelor.  I purchased the 5 bulb for living room above a coffee table...so much light I can adjust with dimmer but I don't.  Stunning piece!