I had been looking for some lightweight dishes.  I did not know these were okay to use in the microwave until I read the specs.  These place settings are wonderful.  They look classic, light, take up much less room in my cabinets, worked great for Christmas dinner!  I have banged them by accident on my granite counters and they did NOT crack, chip or break!!!!!  Unlike the stoneware I had been using and looked badly because of this.  I also bought the serving bowls and they are great and microwavable also.  I would highly recommend this dinnerware set.  I bought two and probably will buy a third!