I was very pleased with the pendant lights I purchased. Upon opening the box, the color of the glass was a bit "golder" than it appears in the photo - and I thought there would be more "red" contrast with the gold. However, I did realize that these glass pendants do look different with the bulb lit inside. Also, the colors may not be exactly as it is in the picture because they are painted (and painted beautifully!). I LOVE the pendants! I am still waiting for the electrician to install them in the next couple of weeks - but I couldn't believe how good the quality was. The glass was nice and thick and the color does go perfectly with the kitchen. I would absolutely recommend buying lighting from Lighting Universe to anyone! I also appreciate the e-mail updates! Thank you so much!