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To begin there are three basic categories in dinnerware: china, stoneware and earthenware. Depending on your lifestyle and how often you entertain will help you decide which type is best for you.

Vietri Earthenware Dinnerware

Earthenware – is the least expensive option. Earthenware is heavy and opaque. Fired at a much lower temperature than china, all earthenware is thick, porous and covered by a bright glaze.  Earthenware is the oldest form of dinnerware and has a very natural look to it.

Stoneware – Stoneware bridges the gap between earthenware and china. Like china, it’s fired at higher temperatures so it’s hard, smooth and non-porous.  It has an earthly appearance, but lacks the delicacy and translucency of fine china.

Fine china – Fine china is ceramic ware made from super refined clays and powder. Fine china is beautiful and sophisticated; it can come in basically any style with many embellishments such as silver and gold leaf patterns.

The two different types of China:

Wedgewood Bone China Dinnerware

Bone China is fine china with bone ash added to the clay. Bone ash makes the final product whiter than other china and porcelain. Bone China is the most durable. It is an upscale choice for everyday dinnerware. It does perform well in the dishwasher and microwave as long as there aren’t any metallic detailing to it.

Porcelain is also made from refined clays and minerals. The main difference between porcelain and china is the temperature of firing. Both porcelain and china are equally durable. Porcelain has a unmistakable sophistication and elegance.

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Black and Red Glass Pendant

We are pleased to introduce Goldenflow glass lighting pendants. Each lighting pendant is hand crafted, mouth blown, unique, and the perfect fusion of functionality and art.

The swirling pattern created by the fusion of color gives the pendants a unique depth and dimension that will make them a beautiful focal piece even when not lit.

You can choose between the lighting pendants we have in-store or they can be custom ordered to match the color scheme of your home or office.

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Glass Bracelet by Kevin O'Grady

Join us March 11th for the Glass Act Festival ArtWalk, featuring  glass artists; Kevin O’Grady and Elodie Holmes. Kevin O’Grady is known throughout the U.S. and Japan as the most exciting and talented glass bracelet and marble maker today. Kevin’s Pyrex bracelets, marbles and Splash of Glass collections are both high-tech and artisitc. Each piece is a signed, one of a kind, unique work of art.

Elodie Holmes creates sculpture, jewelry, ornaments, and ornamental furnishings such as vases, bowls, paperweights and aroma lamps using a process called Liquid Light. This process involves working molten glass in an intense torch flame of light. Each piece whether a vase, paperweight or ornament has beautiful colors as well as a delicate dancing figure.

Kevin O’Grady will be here Thursday March 11th, to explain his process and technique. Elodie Holmes new line of vases, figurines and paperweights will be on display.

We are open seven days a week at our new location on Main street in the Scottsdale Downtown Arts District. Come join us for the ArtWalk and visit our new location.

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