This china looks terrific.It's clean and elegant looking.The pieces are heavy and have a solid feel to them.The pieces are all dishwasher safe (although Mikasa cautions against it because of the platinum bands).And, for the Amazon price of $30 per placesetting, it's a terrific way to start a moderately priced set of china.The china easily looks like it would be two or three times the cost.However, this set is not flawless.If you look close, you'll notice that the quality of the worksmanship is less than stellar.On about half the items in the placesetting, the crown bands do not line up at the seems.Although it's not terribly off-set, the seems are noticeable.
Also, the china itself has slight imperfections, such as dimples in the surface of the china.I bought about 8 placesettings, and there were a total of 7 pieces that had these tiny dimples (mostly in the tea cups).Now, these dimples are very small... about the size of a pin prick, and no deeper than 1 or 2 mm.However, they are imperfections.My guess is that this could be covered under Amazon's return/refund/exchange policy.
As for the quality, I'm guessing that a lot has to do with the fact that all of Mikasa's Platinum Crown pieces are made in Thailand.I'm not sure, but I'm guessing that the more expensive line of Mikasa's china (and stoneware) are made elsewhere.
Overall, I'm fairly pleased with the china.Yes, there are a few minor imperfections, but for the price, I can live with those.
Product Description
A wide platinum band enhances this white bone china pattern. Within the band swirling filigree curves create a graceful and timeless rhythm. Classic elegance for the table, which will surely stand the test of time.
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