This item looks nice but is a safety hazard. It has a thin, unweighted base and so can easily topple if you brush against it. The top of the vase has exposed metal ends that can cut or damage someone or something if the vase falls. Because the shell is a metal grille, you cant really put anything in the base to weigh it down (like sand). A small child visiting our house brushed against it and it fell and caused scratches. I'd suggest being careful with this item if you have small children or pets. We're sending it back.