Stoneware refers to a dense, non-porous ceramic made from stoneware clay that is resistant to liquids. Stoneware is a very durable dinner ware option that is not only dishwasher safe, but also safe for use in the microwave or freezer, and sometimes even oven safe depending on the glaze used!

Porcelain is a very sophisticated dinnerware that is white and almost translucent and is thin in nature. Due to the high firing temperature, most porcelain is both dishwasher and microwave safe if it does not include a metallic, gold or silver border.

Bone China is a type of porcelain made with a mixture of refined clay and bone ash. It's also exceptionally durable ceramic dinnerware that is also chip resistant. Bone China takes on a beautiful milky white, almost translucent appearance.

New Bone China is a relatively new development in the world of ceramics, catering to those who prefer products free from animal-derived materials.