When my boyfriend and I moved in together, his mother offered to get us a set of Pfaltzgraff dishes as a housewarming gift. She loves her own set, and raved about their durability. She was right! I love the earthy colors of this set and am happy with the shape and feel of the mugs and bowls. We've been using the set for a few weeks now, having dinner parties, and putting them through the dishwasher. No chips or scratches, just beautifully shiny high quality dishes!