I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and sturdiness of this item.  The base is very solid and the holder is very attractive in person.  I also purchased the Jewelry Tree Bird Nest holder that holds 48 pairs of earrings, and I prefer the Jewelry Tree Bird Nest holder over this one because I have a lot of longer earrings and the cage didn't swivel well loaded down with long earrings, and in my opinion this holder wasn't as attractive when filled as the Jewelry Tree Bird Nest holder. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this item and it really is a solid and attractive earring holder, I just prefer the other style over this one.  The hanging bird cage holder would probably work very well if you don't have a lot of long dangly earrings.