Wedgwood is one of the most well-recognized and respected ceramic designers in the world. The Wedgwood Company's line features brilliant designs by such industry leaders as Robert Dawson and Vera Wang. The company continues a long tradition of understated design and simple elegance, mainly selling to markets in Japan, Great Britain, and the United States.

The Wedgwood brand is actually part of a four company conglomerate, which includes Wedgwood, Waterford Crystal, Royal Doulton, and Rosenthal--four of the most renowned names in luxury lifestyle items. You can find casual dining Wedgwood wear as well, and the company provides certificates of registration with all new pieces. If you register a china pattern and, for whatever reason, that pattern gets discontinued, Wedgwood will provide notification and opportunities to replace and/or return your set.

Wedgwood products are known for their durability, as well. Wedgwood ceramics are engineered to last a lifetime. Laboratory technicians regularly put Wedgwood dinnerware through extensive tests--exposing pieces to acid, exposing them to alkali material, and generally treating them roughly. Unlike some delicate chinaware, which falls apart at the slightest abuse, Wedgwood wear should stand the test of time.

You might want to explore all of the Wedgwood dining sets before you register. Bear in mind that Fine Bone China pieces can scratch and grind when stored together. You may want to store your china dinner sets with pieces of paper in between the plates and bowls. In addition, when putting your Wedgwood wear in the dishwasher, make sure that the pieces don't bang into one another.