Gibson Elite Mariani 16 Piece Dinnerware Set, Taupe

I bought these in both the teal and taupe colors. Our plan is to actually paint our cabinets similar colors and most of our breakfast room and kitchen decor falls along this color scheme with accents of copper. When I first ordered them, I got two boxes of the teal dishes. One box contained broken dishes so it was returned. Because the teal dishes are about twice the cost of the taupe, I decided to mix and match the colors. I’m so glad I did! The colors look beautiful and complement each other well!My fiancé and I are very concerned with healthy eating and the large plates we had before made it too easy to overeat. As other reviewers have stated, the plate has a deep dip in it making it more like a large shallow bowl than a dinner plate, but I actually like that since it forces you to see the plate as full with less food on it.The bowls are a bit disappointing. I ended up purchasing two handmade noodle bowls from a Potter in a similar color for any cereal/soup/noodles that we may desire since the bowls are really better suited for things like side salads. The mugs are HUGE, which I like since I enjoy drinking tea.So far, the dishes have stood up well in the dishwasher. They are quite heavy earthenware, which I prefer for everyday dishes. They have heft and weight to them that make them feel sturdy and long-wearing. If you have small children, I would be cognizant that they may not be able to easily carry or hold these dishes. They are too heavy for that, but they will probably last due to this.Overall, I’m supremely happy with my purchase. I did purchase another set after returning one of the other two, so I clearly like them! I would recommend for anyone looking for something durable and attractive.

These were purchased for my sons new home. They are excellent quality and a beautiful neutral color. The style of the plates is more like a large shallow dish. We love them because you can’t load your plate with food. But something to consider if you prefer a traditional flat style plate. Arrived quickly and well packaged.

I absolutely love these! The bowls and plates have a dip in them but still like them. If your making cereal you might not be able to put a lot of milk in it. Same with plates with pasta sauce. The plates are truly flat! But I love how every price is different. When all stacked you can see different waves in the edges. They are also thick and have some weight to them!

Coffee mugs are maybe a bit too large. Other than that they are very nice plates and accessories.

They’re beautiful dishes - good quality, rich color and shaped well. Each piece seems to have its own uniqueness. I highly recommend them.

Good so far

My plate cracked/split in the microwave. NOT microwave safe!

The plates are more like big soup bowls. They don’t sit well in the dishwasher either.