I just unboxed it, so I don't have long term data.  Suffice it to say, regardless of some of the reviews...I believe I will love this.  It is plenty tall enough.  For extra long necklaces, I'll just double loop them.  Any taller and it would fall over.  That said, I do wish the base was heavier for stability, but I will add a piece of plate metal to the bottom and make it more stable.  It's fair for the price and fits very nicely on my vanity in the corner, not taking up much room.  I think it is well worth it for what I wanted!!