I absolutely love this tiered stand. The gold paired with rustic wood makes for a striking and “one of a kind” look. The gold is bright as pictured but more like an antique look (not glam style). I’m using this stand to display my rocks and crystals collection. I will buy 2 more soon... 1 for a gift and 1 for my plants. You can use this stand for so many different things. 5 STARS!