These are quite heavy and well-made.  There is some variation in coloring or streaks of color, which I don't mind because they look more artisanal.  I will say they don't fit as nicely in my dishwasher racks because of the raised rim, but the missing star is not for that.  It's because I didn't realize how very small the small bowls are.  These are not "I think I'll have a little cereal before bed" bowls. They're more like cooking prep ramekins.