- What is opal glass, and how does it differ from porcelain?
- Opal glass is a tempered glass with a milky white body. It is lighter and more impact-resistant than standard porcelain, but it is not the same as fine china and is not oven safe.
- Is the Gibson Ultra set microwave safe?
- Yes. The set is listed as microwave safe, so plates and bowls can be used for reheating food.
- How many people does the 12-piece set serve?
- It serves four: four dinner plates, four salad plates and four bowls.
- Can these plates go in the oven?
- No. The set is microwave safe but not rated for oven use, so use it for reheating rather than baking or broiling.
- Does it include mugs or a serving platter?
- No. The 12 pieces are plates and bowls only, so mugs and serving pieces have to be bought separately.
- Will the plates chip in normal use?
- The tempered opal glass resists chipping better than ordinary porcelain, but like any glassware it can chip or crack if dropped or struck hard.
- Where is the Gibson Ultra 12 Piece Break-Resistant Opal Glass Dinnerware in Ceramic cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $39.99, 43% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Gibson Ultra 12 Piece Break-Resistant Opal Glass Dinnerware in Ceramic?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Newegg, Best Buy, Shop Simon, Nordstrom.