We received this set for our wedding 3 years ago. We use it mainly for family dinners and holidays. Some pieces we use everday, like the little bowls and pasta bowls. My husband is not gentle with dishes, yet this pattern has survived. It doesnt chip, crack or break easily, like another brand that we have used. This set always looks stunning, and the pasta bowls are so useful for salads, chili, stews and so much more!