These pans are so nice! Not only are they a beautiful dark, shimmery purple color, they cook beautifully. The variety of sizes included in this set are very practical for family use and smaller portions both. I have an electric stove so sometimes I have a problem with pots and pans not heating evenly and sticking, even when they aren't supposed too. These heat evenly, don't stick and clean up nicely. A quality set as expected by Rachael!