And it’s still great. No cracks, chipping, or spiderwebbing. I’ve hand-washed it until now but I’ll but the only thing you may lose in the dishwasher is the gilding. I still have all the pieces, and I am not a fussy person. I never expected this set to be this good, especially for the price. I’m a big tea drinker, and I use this set all the time. For as much as I use it, I expected to be out of cups years ago. Haven’t lost one. It’s great to have a fancy set for special occasions, but this is mySee full review