Whether you choose the Skyros Cantaria Dinnerware Collection because of its good looks or for its convenience, you will be pleased with your choice. You will enjoy the stoneware convenience without the usual heaviness that you have come to expect from stoneware. You will enjoy the convenience that comes from being dishwasher, freezer and oven-safe as well. Perhaps you will love the look of each handmade piece and the irregularities that comes from being handmade. Perhaps you will enjoy the elegant sheen that blends everyday with special occasion. This entire collection is handmade in Portugal and this salad plate, measuring 8.5 inches in diameter, is sure to make you proud of your choice.