The colors are more vibrant than what they appear online.  No breakage in shipping.  As my wife, step-daughter and granddaughters unpacked them, the ooo's and ahh's could be heard in the other room.  I ordered 2 sets for a service of 8.  I bought a house and we gave away our old dinnerware, I wanted new for a new home and new feel.  These did not disappoint.