After some research on the strength and durability of fine bone china, I decided to use my Colosseum dinnerware for everyday. After two months of use, they still look new. I've put them through both the microwave and the dishwasher sanitizing mode and they've held up well. In addition to the durability, I appreciate the way the dishes stack so compactly. Place settings for 12 can fit on a single shelf with room to spare - not a bad thing in my little kitchen. My only wish list item for the Colosseum set would be that the oatmeal bowls were deeper (maybe 2.5 inches vs the actual 1.5 inches). The coupe soup bowls were also too shallow to stand in for cereal bowls. Other than that, the dish sizes have been just fine. Overall, an elegant and well-made product."..." Read more
- Kelly in Katy, TX