Denby Pottery Halo dinner tea and tableware ware was first introduced towards the end of 2010 and is now Havens Best Selling Stoneware Crockery. Made at the Denby Factory in Derby England the tableware is expertly two toned glazed with graduating Greys and Blacks with a hint of dark Blue too. Denby Halo Stoneware is very Robust and Durable, perfect for everyday use and will not let you down for a more formal supper with Friends. Halo is Dishwasher safe, Microwave oven safe, Freezer safe and Oven safe. However as with all china, Halo will not withstand sudden changes in temperature, this will likely cause thermal shock and either crack instantly or in next use as the weakness is further exploited PLEASE NOTE THERE CAN BE SIGNIFICANT VARIATION IN THE DECORATION AND COLOUR OF ALL THE HALO RANGE. NO TWO PIECES ARE EXACTLY THE SAME. THE DENBY FACTORY SAYS THAT IT IS PART OF THE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION PROCESS.