You will not be disappointed with this set of Noritake Rosella Taupe dinnerware!It looks better in person than on the picture posted. Last year I bought this same set from a major department store. The regular price was $75 per place setting. I paid a little less than that for them, but not anywhere close to the Overstock price! I had 12 place settings and just purchased 8 more from Overstock because I love the china so much and can't honestly believe the price Overstock is offering!My husband, three year old daughter, and I use these for our everyday dinnerware. They have held up extremely well to being used daily. I put them in the dishwasher to be washed and have not had one single problem. These dishes are far better than the stone wear I had for everyday dishes prior to these. We actually have received complements on the dishes from almost every adult who has visited and used the dishes-even the guys enjoy using them. Thses would be great to have for special ocassions, too. My husband and I just feel they are too nice to be tucked away.