I've been eyeing this piece since it first came to Great Offer Stock - but wanted to wait for a good sale -- very glad I finally made the purchase! Although the glass count isn't as high as the original one, the actual glass in the shade is simply GORGEOUS!!!! The greens are very deep, almost fluorescent emerald with some mottling in the glass -- the flowers are DEEP true REDS -- purples - and the flowers that the description say are pink are more of a light salmon or orange with maybe a hint of pink. The base is HEAVY Iron and a very nice design! I was a bit concerned that the bottom border of the shade might be crooked or uneven as this happens often with larger shades -- but it is perfectly straight! If you love greens and/or reds you will fall in love with this lamp! Was also very happy with how the lamp was packed -- the shade is packed in a separate box with extra cardboard supports on the corners of the box -- and the base is packed in a separate box - so comes in 2 boxes. You have to assemble the base but that is a piece of cake!