Mikasa Regent Bead 40-Piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set, Service for 8

Just received. It’s just beautiful. Very elegant. At first I just saw the silver design white. I didn’t notice the white on white. Just love it. And bought another one of the same for when guests are over.

Beautiful plates

Ordered thru Amazon Canada, the box left San Bernardino, California USA for Kent, WA then to Richmond, BC and finally to my hometown in Quebec = 7000km trip and not a single piece broken. Thanks to a box in a box, also glad there is no styrofoam, everything tightly packed in recyclable cardboard. I inspected the set carefully, not a single piece defective, good quality contol by Mikasa. Also happy about not too many markings on the bottom of each piece (see picture). My only deception is that in fine prints on the bottom side of the box they say to HANDWASH ONLY ...see picture ... (Amazon's description said dishwasher safe), and I hate washing dishes by hand.

This 40-piece set of Mikasa Regent Bead "porcelain china" is practical and beautiful. According to Mikasa, this pattern is not "fine china" and the primary distinction between their porcelain china and fine china is the level of detail- their fine china has more intricate details, while the porcelain china has larger details. "Fine bone china" has the added distinction of being fine china that contains bone ash. Although not "fine" china, the Regent Bead pattern is high quality and has lovely details that make this a fabulous- but more affordable- set of china. The dishes are white, smooth and glossy and are rimmed with platinum along the inside and outside borders. Platinum dots or "beads" line all the platinum borders, and the four triangular platinum shapes are scalloped (rather than angular) and add a nice touch at the outer borders. Tiny white dots fill the space between the platinum rims and also cover most of the outside of the cups. The platinum trim makes this porcelain china classic and elegant, while the scalloped triangles, "beads" and white dots give this china a contemporary, modern flair. Given that the design is elegant yet also contemporary, I think it's perfect for upscale everyday dining and nice dinner parties too if paired with better linens and flatware. This porcelain china feels strong and durable enough to withstand everyday use, and Mikasa informed me it's chip resistant just like their fine china. These pieces can't go in the microwave, but they are dishwasher safe- making after party cleanup much easier and also making this set more practical for everyday use. The Mikasa site indicates it's best to use a delicate cycle and stop the dishwasher before the drying cycle to avoid heat damage to the platinum details. This is a beautiful set of porcelain china and an outstanding value (current price on Amazon varies between $169-$199). Definitely recommend.

Amazing!!