Is this set really dishwasher safe?

The listing says dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended. The gold trim is the weak point, and repeated dishwasher cycles can dull it.

How many people does it serve?

It is an eight-person service, with 57 pieces total including cups, bowls, a creamer, an oval platter and a teapot.

Yes, it is oven safe to 350 degrees. Do not use it under a broiler or on a stovetop burner.

It is lighter and finer than stoneware but chips more easily. It works for daily meals if you accept careful handling and hand washing.

Dinner plates, dessert or fruit bowls, cups, a creamer, an oval platter and a teapot, sized for eight settings.

Bone china is more translucent and lighter than standard porcelain, but usually less chip resistant. Porcelain is the safer pick for heavy daily use.

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings.

4 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Macy's, ModeSens, Walmart.

At Macy's, for $447.00, as of our latest check.

$447.00at Macy'sChecked Nov 9

Compared across 4 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.