I ordered stoneware instead of porcelain. The colors of these dishes are stunning. I ordered 12 total settings, but I only opened 1 box of soup bowls and 1 box of settings. Initially I thought the plates and bowls had hairline cracks and dents along the top side, but a closer examination reveals a clearly visible problem with quality control or an ineffective glazing process. The glaze created uneven surfaces on almost every plate and bowl. One can actually feel the ripples created by a sloppy job.

I had my eye on these for several months, waiting for a good sale. Now I have to send them back. I’m so disappointed.