I think these are very lovely to look at and lightweight to use which is nice. They balance nicely in your hands. I've washed them in the dishwasher a few times and they seem fine. The only thing we've had trouble with is that it's possible to bend the spoons at the neck. We've bent two already. You have to resist using them to get ice cream out of the container! So, I wouldn't buy them for a rental home or for a home with kids who might be a bit careless. Fine for conscientious adults.