Sango Vertigo Striped 16-pc Dinnerware Set

I was SO excited to get this Sango Vertigo dinnerware set, I couldn't wait to tear the box open and when I took the pieces (ever so gingerly out of the box) each piece was in perfect condition, with nothing broken, and no chips or scratches. Yay! So I placed the set in dishwasher and they made it through in tact. (great! they passed the first test, LOL!) Then my husband and I ate our oatmeal in the bowls and used the microwave to heat it - and loved it! (2nd test passed! whoo-hoo!) The striped pattern is SO pretty with all the various colors, and it looks like pottery from (as my husband says: the '90's - no idea where he gets that from)... but all I know is it's very hand painted "looking" if not truly hand painted; I guess that's the "reactive glaze" at work? It makes each piece look VERY individual/unique. I also LOVE the large square plates, I've never had square ones before, although I do worry that the corners may chip eventually -and also they just barely fit into my kitchen cabinets (phew! - lucky break there), that was a super-tight fit, but they made it! The bowls are larger than our previous ones, and the dinner plates are just enormous! While the cups or mugs are just small to medium sized (at least for what we are used to) - we have oversized giant mugs that we drink our morning coffee in. I do feel that the mugs won't get used very much if at all, since we love our giant ones - BUT if we have company over, we may use the ones from the set for consistency's sake. I also like the fact that the inside of the mugs & bowls are black - that's unusual as I've always had dishware that was white... I will say it was dificult to me to make the decision between the Sango Vertigo and the other Sango's with the diagonal stripes - I am still wondering if I would've liked that pattern better, but my husband said to go with the Vertigo so I said ok.. If we determine that we really love this set, there's a slight possibility we may order another one, (for backup in case of breaks, etc.) Ok, one (TINY) peccadillo here - not about Overstock, but I noticed that o.com advertises these dishes as "Stoneware" (which is what I wanted) but nowhere on the actual Sango box does it say "stoneware" - however, the bottom of the dishes does in fact say "dishwasher & microwave safe", I just wish it was more obvious if these are in fact stoneware or not, (I believe they ARE), just wish thet Sango said so on their box). I LOVE Overstock - so thanks for my lovely dinnerware set!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Exactly
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. I just received this set, so I can't speak for longevity, but all dishes arrived unscathed with no chips or scratches
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate, but should mention these are "deep 1.5" canvases
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes