Upon arrival they looked beautiful. Then I picked them up, and I realized they were quite thin for stoneware. Within a week, one plate and one bowl chipped. The worst part: when hot food was served, the bottoms would sweat and leave deep moisture rings on my wooden table.  Even through cotton placemats, moisture would pass through. I couldn't return the dishes, so I just donated them to Goodwill. That's how disappointed I was with this set.