These curtain rods are great. I chose them because they had the crazy long length that I needed, and because I thought the pewter finish would look good with the darker silver fixtures in our new home. I was right, it is a great match. As an added bonus, they come with another finial option. In addition to the ball finial shown in the photo they also came with a simple disk finial that can be used instead, for a more minimal look. I'm very happy with the appearance and quality of this item.