I just moved into my new apartment and I wanted utensils that didn't look cheap, but didn't look gaudy either. This set caught my eye, so I decided to buy it and I'm glad I did. The design work is simple, but the set looks so elegant at the same time. I thought it was pretty cool that it comes with serving pieces too; that saved me time and money. I don't have a dishwasher, so I wasn't worried about any potential mishaps with that. I've handwashed these a multitude of times and not once have I seen any spots. They are very sturdy and heavy too. I'm glad I chose this set.