We were concerned buying these due to some of the reviews of them being lightweight. My husband is a giant and our old set of silverware is heavier than most, and we both really liked that aspect. However, when looking up the weight of this set and our current one, they are exactly the same weight. In comparison, our old set was just 'thicker' in your hand, while this still feels the same weight, but it's simply thinner. So if anyone is concerned about weight being an issue, it truly isn't; this set doesn't feel flimsy or cheap at all, and it's not 'lightweight.' 
 
It's very shiny and quite classy, and will look perfect with our china. We haven't used it for daily use, yet, but they look to be quality enough to hold up well. The "R"'s on it look very elegant.