I love my planters... I have two, both with orig. flowers. Wish I could trade one off for the sleeker "Elegant" style, either with or without planter. I'd want my Elegant with working original lava (remember, these were *made* with cloudy liquid) but original flowers? On that, I'm not so picky.
If yours doesn't have the original flowers, don't fret - these look good with any flower ring that you like. I've also filled an empty one of mine with, among other things over the years: Christmas lights, plastic grapes, shattered automobile safety (windshield) glass. I have a relative in Texas who uses his to store keys, spare change, etc. Just don't use real plants, or anything with water. I have eventual plans to do a "Midnight Planter" with fiber-optic flowers.