My wife and I got this dinnerware set recently as we've been steadily "losing" dinnerware over the past couple of years, and looking to add a nice touch of color/elegance without breaking the bank. This set more than delivers - The pieces are absolutely gorgeous without being gaudy, and they seem to be well-made as well. The look of these is a great mix of a classic gold look with a modern touch as well. Definitely the kind of plate I can see up pulling out when we have a few friends over for a nice dinner date, and (obviously importantly) we didn't have to shell out a bunch of money. I couldn't be happier with these.