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Hi!
I'm looking into purchasing fine china! So far, I'm trying to decide between Lenox Opal Innocence: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/lenox-dinnerware-opal-innocence-collection?ID=85855
and Noritake Silver Palace: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/noritake-silver-palace-dinnerware?ID=20082&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results
They are both similar in price point and somewhat similar in style. I don't know much about Lenox vs. Noritake. Which is considered a "better brand"? Is one more durable? One more prestigious? One have a better warranty or customer service? I will be using these pieces about once a month, for holidays and formal dinners. It's important to have something that lasts many years, never goes out of style, easy to care for, etc.
Another one I was looking at was Mikasa Parchment: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/noritake-silver-palace-dinnerware?ID=20082&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results
but this is PORCELINE and not BONE CHINA, so I'm not sure if its worth it or not to save money for this set... Should I make the investment and go for the Lenox or Noritake above, to ensure I get better quality?
I honestly can't decide what pattern I like more.... I'm so indecisive, so which would would get and why?
Thank you!
Answer
All 3 of your patterns are beautiful. I did not start my china collection until I was in my 30's. I chose Lenox Eternal. I really like simplicity in my china, crystal and silver. I want my food to shine. I also like the outward flare on the coffee cup. I do not like a straight or in turning rim on a coffee cup. I also like the option of both rimmed and rimless soup plates. The thinner the china the better the quality. I can see my hand through my plates. With crystal the heavier the crystal the better. China is an investment. Choose something that will grow old with you. If you get something trendy you will out grow it as you mature and your taste changes.
Bone china by all means.
LOL
All 3 of your patterns are beautiful. I did not start my china collection until I was in my 30's. I chose Lenox Eternal. I really like simplicity in my china, crystal and silver. I want my food to shine. I also like the outward flare on the coffee cup. I do not like a straight or in turning rim on a coffee cup. I also like the option of both rimmed and rimless soup plates. The thinner the china the better the quality. I can see my hand through my plates. With crystal the heavier the crystal the better. China is an investment. Choose something that will grow old with you. If you get something trendy you will out grow it as you mature and your taste changes.
Bone china by all means.
LOL
The scoop on wedding china?
farmgirl
Is it a gift for your wedding? Is it something you purchase for your wedding?
Answer
It is a gift for your wedding. I already had my late mother's 1964 Lenox set with platinum trim so I was all set. I think if I had registered, it would have instead been for stoneware - Williams Sonoma restaurant dinnerware, which is what we now use for everyday. My step-grandmother took me shopping for our first set of casual dinnerware, and other step family members got us serving pieces and cups for that same pattern.
It is a gift for your wedding. I already had my late mother's 1964 Lenox set with platinum trim so I was all set. I think if I had registered, it would have instead been for stoneware - Williams Sonoma restaurant dinnerware, which is what we now use for everyday. My step-grandmother took me shopping for our first set of casual dinnerware, and other step family members got us serving pieces and cups for that same pattern.
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