I originally got these plates in 1999 when I was getting married. They have held up well. But I needed to replace some chipped plates so I ordered these. The color of the blue band is slightly lighter than the original. They are also thicker and the depth is different so they don't stack with old. Overall, the plate is great, especially if you are not trying to mix in with older ones. But it is frustrating to have them be different when they are the same brand and pattern. I will get used to the difference but the buyer should be aware that they are not a perfect replacement!