It's a very fine line between "stunningly scrumptious" and "gawdawful gaudy." I was a little apprehensive about this one. But I think it's the "antique" part of the gold that shoves this bag into the stunning end of the spectrum. It looks like a "dirty" gold, not a bright yellow smack-you-upside-the-head-and-jab-you-in-the-eye-with-an-ice-pick gold, and that makes all the difference to me.
I totally agree. Not gaudy at all. Totally stunning!!!! It's gorgeously blingy without being obnoxious or tacky. A really fresh take on the Bbag. And it looks great on you!!!!!