This is such a pretty flatware set. After hosting Thanksgiving and realizing I only have a set of 12 place settings and 13 guests, I realized that I could use another set! I love the sleek design of this set. They are a very shiny silver - the color looks a bit off in my photos. The small spoons and forks are a bit smaller than my regular set, but not by much. They have some good weight to them and feel nice to hold. Each utensil came individually wrapped and well protected. Highly recommend!