This pattern is a classic. It's fancy enough for a nice dinner but not so fancy that it's too formal.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This bowl is the perfect size for a soup or salad course. The workmanship is excellent. The design is timeless.

When looking for china settings we knew we wanted something classic but not plain! This was the perfect set! The amount of compliments I got on this pattern was crazy! I also love the classic tea cup look, so many newer places are doing a mug type of look! It's beyond perfect!

My husband and I were overwelmed by pattern choices at the department store - we each picked our top 3 favorites and this was the one that we both choose (independently!) as our favorite. We both love the pattern - we wanted something that we didn't think we'd get tired of over the years and that would look good at any time of year / any kind of meal. My husband especially likes the shape of the coffee cups. Each time we opened a wedding present from this collection, we were surprised how we still oh-ahhed over the pattern, feel and elegant beauty. HIghly recommend!

I selected this pattern for our wedding registry because it was intricate, but still understated enough to not take over the table. We've had the set for almost 6 years and it still looks brand new. Not a single point of wear on the platinum rings around the edges. Which is great because we make an effort to have a nice dinner about once a month in order to use the pieces. What's the point of getting this beautiful china if it just sits locked away? We even bought a china cabinet with inside lighting in order to display it all. And I purposely bought some coordinating Christmas ornaments to decorate the cabinet over the holiday season. I've had many different colors combos of tablecloths & napkins and this has looked great with them all. I've never seen another set or brand & wished I had gotten that instead. So happy with this pattern & overall quality. It's timeless!

I am happy with the Montvale Platinum. The Platinum goes well with either sterling or stainless flatware, and the modern shape of the cups is also right for today. I enjoy the variations in the size of the border pattern, which makes the table setting more interesting.

When my husband and I were registering for wedding gifts, I was overwhelmed at the choices in china! After narrowing it down to two, both Noritake, my husband made the final call on the Montvale Platinum. I love it and it makes me happy every time I get it out to use it!