I absolutely love this dinnerware set.  I've had it now for a year and I've only broken one piece.  My bad.  Every piece is great and I use this set exclusively.  I use everything in the set.  I'm actually going to try and see if I can replace the plate I broke.  Anyway, I recommend this set to anyone.  The color is so beautiful.  The pieces are really strong but don't bake them in the oven at 350, that's how mine broke.  I forgot to lower the temp to low and it cracked it.