Ok, so we purchased 2 sets of these - they are heavy and quality but when I ran the blue ones through the dishwasher (to wash them out of the box) they got scratched - they are temperamental when it comes to forks, and knives (again I purchased dark colors) but they are good dishes and look pleasing for guests. I am not sure if they will break easily when my wife puts them away - some glassware chips - but these work and will do the job. Blue is a more midnight blue but not a navy blue.