My personal opinion is that the Golden Rosewood does not offer enough contrast between the dark pieces and the dark squares. The piece would tend to become "visually lost" on the square (this is especially true with ebony pieces on ebony squares which is a no-no).
However, the Rosewood (non-Golden) offers a beautiful color that contrasts nicely against dark squares. Of course it's also $20 more.
I will say this: I own a HOS set (see my photo album) and the quality is extraordinary. Your money will be well-spent.
Board
http://houseofstaunton.com/Store/product_name=Maple+and+Mahogany+Wooden+Tournament+Chess+Board/exact_match=exact
Peices
http://houseofstaunton.com/Store/product_name=The+Classic+Series+Chess+Set+-+3.75+inch+King/exact_match=exact
Now I really love the that board, the peices too, but what I was wondering was how would they look together.
You can choose from:
Boxwood and Golden Rosewood
Ebonized Boxwood
Black and Natural Lacquered
Red and Natural Lacquered
Boxwood and Rosewood
On the site they it, when you go to choose what style you want it shows you a color sample, what do you think would look good with that board, I am thinking the golden rosewood seems how the dark squares on the board are not so dark. Do you think the normal rosewood would like nice? I hate buying things online.