Villeroy & Boch Aureus 10-1/2-Inch Dinner Plates, Set of 6

The centerpiece of each place setting is the 10-1/2-inch dinner plate, available here in a set of six. Each gleaming plate shows a pure white center surrounded by a wide aquamarine and gold border. On the dinner plate, the intricate gold filigree takes the form of small aster-like blossoms entwined by scrolls; other plates and pieces show different floral filigrees and even a honeycomb pattern. Imported from Germany, the exquisite china with its mix-and-match sensibility is especially appropriate for parties and showers. Due to the gold trim, Aureus is not suitable for microwave use but may be cleaned safely in the dishwasher. --Ann Bieri