Sylvia 32 Piece Dinnerware Set vs Earth & Clay Mia 24-Piece Dinnerware Set

Buy the Sylvia if you want a complete service for eight with mugs and a traditional scroll-and-beaded look. Buy the Earth & Clay Mia if you want heavier stoneware, bigger plates and deeper bowls and don't need mugs. The Sylvia is porcelain, so it is lighter and more chip-prone than stoneware, but its 32 pieces cover drinks as well as food. Owners of the Sylvia praise the weight and finish and report some breakage in shipping. The Mia's semi-matte stoneware feels more substantial and stacks tighter, but it carries only a 30-day limited warranty.

• Choose the Sylvia if you want mugs included and a classic embossed pattern for everyday meals and entertaining.
• Choose the Earth & Clay Mia if you want thick stoneware, larger plates and deep bowls for hearty servings, and already own mugs.