[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought these dishes when I moved in to a newly renovated apartment in Manhattan. With a new, lightened abode, I wanted dishes to reflect the feeling and these were perfect. The look of the marble complemented my mixed metal flatware and the luster of the finish made them pitch-perfect. Also, they are lightweight, which is a nice switch for me - yet sturdy and durable. My only reason for taking off a star is that my steak knives have left scratches on the dinner plates. Overall, a beautiful service.