First off the dishes are beautiful at a distance.  The design is a "wrap" that doesn't go all the way around on the cups....there's a 1/2" gap where the handle is...makes it look cheap. The finish on the plate is hard to describe but when you use your fork or knife to cut something, I can feel fingernails on a chalkboard....UGGG! The quality needs improvement. The inside of one cup at the bottom is sharp! Some issue at manufacturing, the finish didn't set properly. One bowl is chipped on the bottom. The bowls are huge and way too big to serve a single serving of soup or salad. They are more the size for 4servings of vegetables. I am giving them away!