If you’re like us, your everyday dinnerware collection over the years has become a jumble of mixed pieces thanks to breakage, youngsters moving away, and occasional purchases. So, I’m not all that concerned with any new pieces matching the old ones. I’m interested in decent quality and usability more than anything. Although the Stonelain Bone China Set isn’t something you’d set out for guests, it’s a more than adequate addition to our existing collection. The Stonelain dinnerware set comprises four sets of three items (large plate, small plate, and bowl), totaling 12 pieces. The dinnerware is available in white in four different styles. We ordered the Blair design. The large plates measure approximately 10 ½ inches in diameter, while the small plates are about 7 ¾ inches. Finally, the bowls are goblet-shaped, with a bottom stem that measures 2 ¾ inches in diameter and 3/8 inches high. At the top, the bowl is 6 1/8 inches in diameter and 3 3/8 inches tall. If you fill the Stonelain bowl to the top, it holds 30 ounces of liquid (although most people won’t fill it that high). The large Stonelain plate is slightly larger than our existing Corell plate, but the small plate was about an inch less in diameter than the corresponding Corell plate. The large Stonelain plate was noticeably heavier than the corresponding Corell plate, while the two small plates weighed about the same. When the Stonelain dinnerware set arrived, I scrutinized the pieces and found some minor pitting on two plates. You won’t notice the pitting unless you look at the plate closely. After a couple of weeks of use, I’ve also seen a few minor knife scratches on the Stonelain plates. Our existing Corell plates have more scratches, but we’ve been using them much longer than the Stonelain plates. We view dinnerware as a practical item, not a decorative one. (A few years ago, we occasionally used Ronald McDonald plates.) But for those who care about the appearance of their dinnerware, the Stonelain set looks better than our various existing plates. (That may be because of their relatively short time on our table.) Regarding utility, the Stonelain plates have one significant advantage over our existing dinnerware. The Stonelain plates have a significantly raised outer lip. As a result, you are far less likely to have spills when serving meals with gravy or sauces. Also, the greater diameter of the large Stonelain plate means more food on the plate. We’re not big on soup, but we have used the Stonelain bowls for salads, side vegetables, and ice cream servings. I wouldn’t use these bowls with a salad with a lot of leafy lettuce, but they work fine with more compact salads. The small plates have been a slight disappointment because of their size. We often serve lunches, snacks, and desserts on small plates like these. I’ve had difficulty fitting a full-size sandwich and a side helping of potato salad or cole slaw on the small plate. When serving that type of lunch, I just reach for one of our other plates instead. Overall, the Stonelain dinnerware is a good addition to our everyday cabinet. The individual pieces seem sturdy, and we pop them in the dishwasher for cleaning. (Of course, I will not try dropping one as an experiment.) We’ve also heated leftovers in the microwave on these plates. The raised lip on the plates is a definite plus when serving meals. I also think most people would find them attractive. The Stonelain pieces aren’t perfect, but they’re not priced as guest dinnerware. I would hope they would tighten up their quality control regarding pitting. Still, we’ve been eating our dinner on these plates for a few weeks now without messy spills. Our stomachs have no complaints. NOTE: I received this product as part of the Amazon Vine program. However, the contents of this review are entirely my own.
