I'm sure there are plenty of reviews about how "pretty" this pattern is. That's not why I'm not here. They are nice looking, but there is some more important information from a clumsy husband's point of view. I have knocked these dishes off the counter several times, and none have broken. Not one. The stoneware keeps my black, manly coffee super hot, and I can throw a piece of pizza in the oven on a plate without getting a cookie sheet dirty. They are worth every penny.