This is a beautiful dinnerware set that is woefully ruined by a significant design flaw - the item should be recalled as it is not fit for purpose.  The issue lies with the design of the base of the plates (both dinner and side plates); the plates have an uneven base which makes it impossible to sit level/flat on a table while you are using.  The inner ring of the base is taller/thicker than the outer ring, so the plate almost sits on a 'stand' and rocks around if you use it or apply even light pressure to the edges of the plate...which of course you would be doing the minute that you wanted to cut something on the plate, or plate something that was heavy enough to tip the balance of the plate. Absolutely disappointing outcome for what was otherwise a perfect dinnerware set. Unbelievably, really.