Dinnerware is the focal point of a well dressed table and sets the Mood for an anticipated meal. Beautiful Dinnerware is an elegant expression of your style and tastes. Presentation or Formal Dinnerware is not for everyday use, it's a keepsake for display and an object of pride.

Dinnerware is often sold as place settings with a dinner plate, salad or dessert plate, bread plate, tea cup and saucer, and may include a soup bowl. Generally, complete sets are considered as 8 to 12 sets. 6 sets does fill some smaller tables.

Collectible dinnerware is often not in full sets, and it's not uncommon to mix in mismatched, but close in style pieces. However, you can find individual pieces to complete sets by doing some research. White sets are popular where the accessory napkins, placemats and linens add the color contrasts. On the otherhand decorative colorful settings can be toned down with white, light or pastel colored accessories.

Cleaning your Dinnerware investment is done as follows:

You can remove hard-water spots from dinnerware and glasses by soaking the pieces in white vinegar for three minutes before rinsing and towel-drying.

You can remove the coffee stains from cups, mugs and utensil marks from plates by rubbing a paste of baking soda and water on the marks before rinsing and towel-drying.

Store the pieces by separating them with paper towels.