Gibson Elite Couture Bands 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Brown

I like the weight of these dishes, substantial but not too heavy. Cutting steak does not scratch them and they fit well in the dishwasher. I also like their size, l dislike dishes where the dinner plates look more like desert plates. They have a beautiful gloss and the color is beautiful. I had ordered 1 set of 4 and after receiving them ordered a 2nd set. Also the bowls are big enough to use as pasta or serving bowls..Very much worth the price.Now for the negative: nothing.

I was a little nervous purchasing these with all the review about how easily they chipped and how fragile they seem, but I have not found that at all. I got 2 sets just before thanksgiving. We used them constantly and they were in the dishwasher sometimes twice a day and they are great!!! People also complained about the plates not fitting in the dishwasher. I'm not sure if it's dependent on your dishwasher, but I haven't had any problems there either. I actually find the bowls harder to pack in. Also, there were complaints about the pattern...I don't know about that either. I love it. The colours are rich, the pattern is neutral and it turned out just how I expected it as far as colour. And finally, as for packing and them arriving broken, both sets were intact, and I live in Alaska! I thought they were packed very well! I am so happy with this set so far. They are nice and heavy, not flimsy and fragile feeling. The mugs are a great size for holding in your hand. If anything, the bowls are a little big if you're worried about portion control, but I'm already used to that. Great set! So glad I bought them!!

I bought 2 sets of these for the cabin. I love them. People complain because the glazing is not the same on each plate or mug. I disagree. For the most part, they are all uniform in appearance. Occasionally you see where a bit of the glaze is lighter of something but to me that is where the character is in a rustic looking piece. They are sturdy, a tad oversized which is great, and I love the shape of the bowl. Finally, one that is not deep and narrow. This is a wide, semi-deep bowl that would hold a really good-sized salad, a heaping pasta serving, basically whatever you want. The mugs are a decent size, not overly huge. They are easy to hold on to. Overall, I am glad I waited for these to come back in stock. I love them. I have not had any trouble in the dishwasher either.

The order (2 @ service for 4) arrived promptly and in good condition. Solid construction. Arsty look. The color is uniform among all pieces but varies from online perception. Expecting an exclusively brown and cream color combo, but the inner band of the edge coloring is distinctively olive/grey. Ironically, my first and third pic here appear more white and brown than the actual product and pretty close to what appears online. The upside... texturing of the finish is more attractive than online. I am keeping the product.

My son purchased this as a gift for our family... we love the set so much, we purchased a 2nd set, so we are enjoying them for every-day use AND when company comes. My husband likes the bigger bowls (for cereal and icecream). We did chip one plate (guess it must have bumped into another plate when we put it away... but my son found the chip, super-glued it, and it's still adhering).

Since my divorce I've been gradually getting rid of all the reminders of my ex around the house. I decided that the flowery bowls and plates I looked at every day needed to be replaced. This set in its earthtones looked perfect, and they are doing nicely. They have no problem at all in the microwave, and so far have not been adversely affected by the dishwasher. The bowls, as mentioned by other reviewers (I believe) are pretty large, but I think the American tendency toward large portions is responsible for this trend in dinnerware in general. I bought two sets to have 8 place settings.So -- they're attractive, they're solid and well made, and they don't conjure up any memories of my ex. Perfect for me and recommended without reservation.

This set is sturdy, not too delicate. They have weight to them, but the plates aren’t oversized, which I didn’t want. The color is subtle and pretty, and goes with my kitchen well. These are well made and worth the price.

Love them. They look nice, wash well by hand or machine, and are as tough as I need them to be. Aesthetics are nice too. They have some imperfections, which I like, in terms of bubbles and colors waving a bit.Few things that some may gripe about but I prefer. They're heavy and big. Plates are slightly larger than you'd expect. Bowls are the wide, short type.