Like many other classical styled dinner sets Charlotta Gold features a fine white porcelain body and an elegant band of embossed gold, but thanks to technological advances the hand applied gold trim is perfectly safe to place in the microwave oven! So not only can you put your fancy dinnerware in the dishwasher but now also use it to heat food in the microwave! The result is dinnerware that not only looks the part but is extremely versatile. Use it for special occasions or use it every day, the choice is yours! Chip Resistant Dishwasher Safe Microwave Safe.