Absolutely stunning!!!  I called Wayfair before ordering and they were really helpful in explaining the difference between brilliant and white brilliant.  The handles are pearlized not matte.  They feel good in the hand.  I had wanted this set for years (I already have one set with the tortoise shell handles) but passed at $80-90 per place setting.  I jumped on this set for $61 per setting.  I kept getting updates about the shipment and ended up getting it 8 days ahead of the originally quoted date!!!!