We are building a home with open shelving and wanted white dishes that would go well with our backsplash and they are so perfect. They look like pottery, no dish is exactly the same, but not too far off from each other. They’re kind of a bone white with dark brown speckles. Not too shiny, not too matte. We’ve noticed no scratches from use of forks or knives on the plates. I do think if they chip it will show the clay underneath, but hoping it could be touched up with an appropriate paint. Unfortunately dishes can chip...but all of the dishes arrived perfect and I even ordered another set and they are ok as well! We have used them for about 3 weeks. They are not too light or too heavy. Excellent price and would highly recommend.