I think this is a very impressive earring holder.  It is larger than I realized when I was ordering, but I didn't pay enough attention to the dimensions.  However, I do have the space for it, and it is an attractive piece.  The "nest" will not work for very small items that would fall through the openings in the wire, and I wouldn't place anything in the nest that might scratch easily.  However, I am using it as a button holder, and it is perfect for that.