Lenox 5-Piece Place Setting Vintage Jewel, Metallic

I love this pattern so much I have it in metallic and in gold! They’re a higher quality silverware than we used to use on day by day basis, but now that we’ve gotten used to the feel and the weight, they’ve become our daily ware!

After serching for a long time and ordering several patterns, I finally selected Lenox Vintage Jewel. I'll review them all here1. Wedgwood Vera Wang Grosgrain. I really loved the pattern, and wanted to go with the Wedgwood brand because I inherited an old Wedgwood china service that I love. But, unfortunately the salad fork had about an inch of the pattern totally missing. I didn't re-order because for the high price I thought such an obvious defect shouldn't have made it to a customer.2. Wedgwood Knightsbridge. This pattern was similar to the Vera Wang Grosgrain-- not quite as modern-- but nice and much less expensive, so I decided to give Wedgwood another chance. The spoon had the same problem as the Grosgrain salad fork! This time only 1/2 inch of the pattern was missing. And, maybe not a deal breaker, but irratating was that markings on the back of the pieces were mis-aligned. Just above the tasteful Wedgwood logo, but just enough off center to grate on your nerves was a large stamp "China". Clearly Wedgwood's manufacturing facility in China is having quality problems.3. Towle Beaded Antique. These were the least expensive, but the quality was very good, and the design consistant and well executed on all pieces. They aren't as heavy weight as the Wedgwood, but certainly heavy enough and nicely balanced. I almost went with them. But, after the misaligned "China" stamp and poor quality on the Wedgwood pieces, I was put off by the big "Towle China" obviouly visable on the knife blade and decided to continue my quest.4. Lenox Vintage Jewel. Funny, that I liked this pattern the least, but the quality is the best and the set mid priced compared to the others. The name Lenox is tastefully stamped on the knife blades, which are surprizingly sharp. The backs of the other pieces are stamped Lenox 18/10 -- Amazon's decription says 18/8, so that was another nice surprise-- and a teeny tiny almost unreadable stamp that says Vietnam. At least it doesn't shout at you that long time US company Lenox doesn't manufacture their flatware in the US (some of thier china patterns still are made in USA, so that's good). The pattern is well executed and the finish very bright and shiny. I've had them a couple of weeks now and washed them in the dishwaher with no problems. If I have one complaint, it is that the pieces are so large and heavy as to be a little clunky. This probably just takes some getting used to.

Nice size. Pretty. Quality.

This set is quality, heavy, and well made. I had been watching this item for almost a year and caught a nice price. I was concerned how the finish would hold up in the dishwasher, but it has been fine, no issues at all. I ended up buying three sets to make a nice set.

I love the look and feel of this flatware!

The write up description was misleading making you think you were purchasing a full 20-piece set of flatware, when only it is two forks, two spoons, one knife with slightly hollow handle. The weight is a fairly substancial and the look of this flatware is lovely, but buyer beware to read the full description carefully. Contains a 5-piece only.

This is quality flatware. It is a little pricey, but I would sooner pay up for quality. We purchase our original set 30 years ago and purchased more to handle large our expanding family... The 30 year old flatware is still as good as the day we purchased it.

Love the pattern, great quality

Good quality and size. High price for only one place setting.