Noritake Crestwood Cobalt Platinum 5-Piece Place Setting

Needed for replacement

Nice size for everything especially bowls and cups. No scratches and items were very securely packaged. Overall pleased with them. I prefer the multi color bloomington road set but wanted to try a place setting out. Only disappointment was hoping these were made in Japan but they are made in Sri Lanka instead. I generally use Fiestaware but the plates are so heavy and now getting so expensive looking at replacements. Tried Lenox and while lighter they have been such poor quality. These are lovely quality but still have a bit of a heft.

I bought this for my wife for Christmas. This is a beautiful set!

I'm a single guy who decided to purchase a china set, and I wanted something strong, masculine, and elegant. So, I wasn't going to be buying something with flowers on it like those sets from the mid-1980s. The Crestwood Cobalt Platinum completely met my requirements. The dark blue cobalt stripe is wide, making a strong visual statement while providing a nice contrast to the platinum band around the edge. I purchased a 20-piece set (service for four) initially, then supplemented it with two additional place settings as shown here. I also considered the Crestwood Platinum set, but the cobalt stripe is very striking and makes the masculine statement I want, both for display and in actual use. The pieces are light and strong, though not as light as my everyday Corelle dishes. The pieces can be either hand washed or machine washed, but avoid lemon based soaps, which can discolor the platinum. As with any dish with metal, the dishes cannot be used in a microwave oven. If you're looking for a place setting, this is a great choice-it looks expensive and elegant, it has a timeless look, and it has a look that will appeal to men as well as women. It is a more expensive choice than the plain Crestwood Platinum alternative without the cobalt band, so if cost is a deciding factor, I would recommend that option, but if you want good heirloom china with strong visual appeal and can afford the bump in price, go for this design and these place settings. Not only does it look great on display, but it makes any special dinner more elegant. A perfect choice as a wedding gift registry, as people can simply purchase a single place setting instead of a whole set.

Each piece of this set is gorgeous and well-made. In a review on the 4-place settings set of this china, a customer claimed the "paint" was running and that most of the set had to be returned. That made me a little nervous but since Noritake has a good reputation, I ignored the review. Now that I've had the china a while, I find that persons review difficult to believe. Every guest who's seen this china loves it. Everything is well-balanced and the colors are vibrant. The medal edges are smooth and flawlessly placed. I've been buying the other pieces of the collection.