Wallace Dutchess 65-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 12, Silver

This is the most wonderful flatware, heavy, balanced, beautiful finishing (smooth etc) and gleaming mirror polishing. The design, filigree and detail is astonishing. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. I got two sets for my son's weddings so the flatware hasn't been used yet so the only two unknowns are spotting and permanency of the gold plating. However, considering all of the reviews it appears that if you hand wash soon after use, NOT MANY HOURS LATER, and hand dry those comments are of no concern. Acids in food, if left in contact with most metals, will discolor the metal or eventually remove the surface layer. So that's only a matter of washing off all possible acids from any good metal items which come in contact with food. BUY SOME OF THESE AT AMAZON FOR $165. BELIEVE IT OR NOT THERE ARE MANY SITES WHICH SELL THE IDENTICAL ITEM, SAME WALLACE ITEM, FOR $600-1,000 AND UP TO $3,450. AT A VERY FINE ART HOUSE, NOT A SCAM LISTING.

I have always owned Oneida previously, but am truly delighted with this set! My husband loves the weight of the pieces and it definitely upgrades our dining experience!I haven't yet washed it in the dishwasher as I am still eager to avoid an possibility of scratches though it reportedly washes well.Some may not care for the somewhat longer dinner fork, but the set is well proportioned.

I was very pleased with this flatware pattern, we have a house full of antiques, and whether in the less formal kitchen or in the dining room, this pattern looksWonderful.The pieces are very well made and the design feels balanced and pleasant in the hand. The hallow knife handle shows no trace of a seam. While the forks are large, they balance in the hard wonderfully. The teaspoons are not lost in a coffee cup. And the polish is beautiful.We are pain in the butt consumers; we agonize over each purchase's specs and reviews, and are not shy about returns. This set is a keeper.

A couple years ago we ordered this set in the gold finish to use in our dining room. It's just what we wanted and we have no regrets. Then a few months ago we needed a house warming gift for a friend so we ordered the set in silver. It was beautiful! So now I find myself buying my 3rd set to use as my everyday flatware. We chose the silver finish because it will endure the dishwasher.

Dinner party perfect - need more place setting to coordinate with already owned set from another manufacture, photos and description were accurate. I will hand wash to maintain shine, and only use for occasional dinner parties. First use i am happy with purchase. They are on the expensive side but the quality received makes it easier to accept the expense.

After looking for several years for a gold plated set I was so excited to find this service for 12. Even though it was quite pricey I decided to treat myself to a nice Christmas present. They are beautiful and will stay that way IF you don't use them. Within 3 months the finish was fading and they were tarnishing and getting rust spots. I hand wash and dry them so they aren't rusting as bad, but I've had them a year now and the finish is almost totally gone. I paid a very high price and expected much better quality. The size and weight of this set are fantastic, but the finish is very thin and cheap.

What an exquisite product! Not only is the gold flatware beautiful, certainly enhancing any table setting, but the weight is heavy, the quality is evident and all for such a reasonable price. This is a great value. The expedited delivery and tracking service was a distinct plus. I don't often write reviews, but this product is so perfectly beautiful and very much what I was looking for, that I felt compelled to write a review! Thank you Amazon.

I love how pretty these are! Even prettier in person than the picture. Except the knives, the pieces are all stamped 18/10, and at first blush, they really look like silver. Really shiny and intricate, and they clean up nicely in the dishwasher. However, these are a lot lighter than the forged continental stainless set they're replacing. Their light weight and slightly smaller size give them a somewhat flimsy, kind of cheap, feel in the hand. Also, the forks have somewhat rough edges on the back side where the embellishments flare out a bit, which I think contributes to the sense that this is an imitation of great flatware rather than being great itself. I got a great price through Amazon Warehouse, or I'd probably have returned the set.

I ordered the Duchess gold set, and it is heavy and fancy, so I am quite pleased with this purchase. Haven't used them yet, so hope the gold plating doesn't wear off. I always wanted a fancy gold set, like my grandparents had, for special occasions, and this is it. Highly recommend.

Have not yet used but gathering of family over Christmas will be enjoyed, having two serving sons in the armed forces, have not been together for nearly two years I want this to be special.

I gave to my daughter for her birthday. It’s a beautiful great quality set for special occasions.