The shades of the Palatino Round 15-Light Multi-Drop Pendant give the impression they are their own complete universes replete with their own Milky Ways. Made of two layers of glass - the interior white and the exterior blue - the shades shimmer with Mica dust that is tossed onto the surface of the molten glass, which is twisted to achieve the swirls that mimic the wonders of the night sky. The surfaces glimmer even when the lights are switched off. The canopy of this piece is luminous in a painted Contemporary Silver finish that includes some subtle gold undertones. This fixture is among Currey & Company's multi-drop pendant collection, which includes multiple configurations. All multi-drop fixtures arrive unassembled. A licenced electrician skilled with hanging fixture assembly and installation should be consulted to plan and perform installation. The thin aircraft cable used for suspending shades arrives in a 10' coil. Cable variances are determined by you and the installer. Installer will cut cable lengths, link shades to cables, and install fixture.