I loved the look of these and was fully aware that they were heavier than normal dishes....and they are. The bowls are a bit cumbersome in the dishwasher but are so beautiful when filled with say a salad or even potato chips. The plates are gorgeous and make all foods tempting. The coffee mugs do not hold my highest setting on my Keurig so I don't use them as much. Overall I am quite happy with the purchase and know we will have these in our house for a very long time.