I needed 12 place settings, and wanted at least two sizes of bowls. I purchased one 42-piece teal set to make sure the color/quality/size were what I wanted before purchasing a second 42-piece set. The color is a grayish-green, much like I see on my screen, and just what I wanted. I wouldn't have called them "teal" myself, not enough blue to them.I am pleased with the quality. A few of the plates do have a bump/grain that was glazed over (so if you're that picky....), and some of the bowls have rough patches in the unglazed rim on the underside, but the plates seem to be smoother - and those are the ones that touch when stacked. A few also have a slight warp to them that is only noticeable when stacked in the cabinet. They are beautiful on the table.I've been using the dishes for about two weeks now - no nicks or chips yet (and they have been bumped), they hold up in the dishwasher, no scratch marks from silverware and they stay touchable in the microwave.The three sizes of bowls were smaller than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise for me. When filled to about 1/2" from the rim, the 8" pasta/soup bowl holds 16 oz, the 5.5" cereal/soup bowl holds 12 oz and the 4.5" fruit/dip bowl holds 6 oz. And the mug is pretty big (which I also like) holding 16 oz when filled 1/2" from the rim. Everything fits nicely in my dishwasher.The dots detail around the rim is perfect for everyday use - keeps the dishes from being plain, but also not too fancy.My first set arrived quickly and in great condition.My second set arrived with all six 5.5" bowls broken. I emailed the vendor through Amazon and received replacements a week later.I'm delighted with my purchases.