Sentence:  This to them seems most like mother earth in color, and therefore best, as it is, to enhance the beauty of flowers instead of detracting from their exquisite shades. What a contrast to the <WSD>glitter</WSD> and show of our silver vases, which represent generally little else but their cost. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.