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Royal Crown Derby’s “Gold Aves” Service Plate. Twenty-two karat gold painted on British bone china, this Avesbury pattern features birds of paradise and peacocks and pairs excellently with other patterns. The Boutique, $325 (12-inch plate)

Vietri’s “Peacock” Salad Plate. Part of the group’s newly released glass line, this cream and gold “feathered” plate adds shimmer and high style to traditional white china. Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant, $35 (8.5-inch plate)

Royal Crown Derbys’ “Darley Abbey” Dessert Plate. Made of fine bone china, the glimmering gold and scalloped detailing on this dinnerware impart English regency style. The Boutique, $285 (8.5-inch plate)

Ceramiche Rometti’s Dinner Plate. Handmade in Italy, the porcelain tableware features either classic dolphins, a seahorse, the della Porta family crest (owners of The Hidden Countship), or your own custom-made coat of arms. The Hidden Countship, $32 (11.5-inch plate)

Royal Crown Derby’s “Elizabeth Gold” Dinner Plate. Introduced in 1995, this gold-kissed fluted style plate remains popular among Charleston brides. Vieuxtemps, $165 (10-inch plate)

Royal Crown Derby’s “Carlton Gold” Dinner Plate. Subtle sophistication is the name of the game with with this pattern that ups the elegant factor on any table. Vieuxtemps, $105 (10-inch plate)

Dhara Red Dessert Plate. The intense red and gold hues, inspired by India, along with the perfect gold matte finish, delivers vibrant life to your setting. Jeffrey Bannon, $85 (9.5-inch plate)

L’Object’s “Tabriz” Dessert Plate. Edged in 14K gold, this earthenware plate brings rich pattern, shape, and color to your table when mixed with traditional china. Jeffrey Bannon, $65 (9-inch plate)

Dhara Peacock Dessert Plate. Embellished with platinum details, this pattern pulls inspiration from Persia and India. Jeffrey Bannon, $90 (9.5-inch plate)

Vietri Peacock Glass Salad Plate. Italian designed, this glass plate mesmerizes with its vivid purple and gold color scheme. Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant, $35 (8.5-inch plate)

Juliska’s “Country Estate” Dinner Plate. Artist Deborah Sears offers up a delightful pastoral scene with this decal-transferred pattern that’s a modern-day antique-in-the- making. GDC Home, $47 (11-inch plate)

Vietri’s “Incanto White Stripe” Dinner Plate. The fluted pattern on this Italian-made plate adds a hand-hewn artisanal element to any tabletop. Bonus? It’s microwave- and dishwasher-safe. Open House, $46 (12-inch plate)

DSC Designs’ “Charleston” Small Plate. Donna Sue Chesborough’s pen-and-ink styled illustrations of Charleston icons dress these porcelain plates with a local accent. Southern Season, $24.50 (7.5-inch plate)

Vietri Incanto Ruffle Dinner Plate. Made of terra marrone, the simplicity of this white dinnerware allows for an easy mix-and-match with other colors and styles. Open House, $46 (12-inch plate)

Juliska’s “Country Estate” Dessert Plate in Flint. This scalloped plate inspires an afternoon of swinging on the front porch, enjoying peach cobbler in the sweet South. GDC Home, $39 (9-inch plate)

Lenox’s “Chirp” Accent Plate. Bone-china sporting Asian influences like delicate blooming branches and birds in bold teal and reds, this squared plate pairs well with round samples. Belk, $36 (8.2-inch plate)

Juliska’s “Country Estate” Dessert Plate in Ruby. The scalloped edges and snowy boathouse scene on this plate make it the perfect go-to for festive décor. GDC Home, $98 (8.5-inch plate)

Lenox’s “Chirp” Square Dinner Plate. Bone-china sporting Asian influences like delicate blooming branches and birds in bold teal and reds, this squared plate pairs well with round samples. Belk, $42 (10.25-inch plate)

Love a Line?
Here's where to find some of our favorites around town.

Vietri: Available in Charleston through Belk (843/884-2841; www.Belk.com); The Boutique (843/722-1441; www.TheBoutiqueCharleston.com); The Coastal Cupboard (843/ 856-4321; www.TheCoastalCupboard.com); GDC Home (843/849-0711; www.GDCHome.com); Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant (843/884-9518; www.Gwynns.com); Open House (843/766-2467; www.OpenHouseCharleston.net); Vieuxtemps (843/ 577-6811; www.VieuxTemps.net)

Royal Crown Derby: Available in Charleston through Belk (843/884-2841; www.Belk.com); The Boutique (843/722-1441; www.TheBoutiqueCharleston.com); Vieuxtemps (843/ 577-6811; www.VieuxTemps.net)

Lenox: Available in Charleston through Belk (843/884-2841; www.Belk.com)

Juliska: Available in Charleston through GDC Home (843/849-0711; GDCHome.com); Jeffrey Bannon (843/414-7170; www.JeffreyBannon.com); Open House (843/766-2467; www.OpenHouseCharleston.net); Vieuxtemps (843/ 577-6811; www.VieuxTemps.net)

DSC Designs: Available in Charleston through Charleston Cooks! (843/722-1212; www.CharlestonCooks.com); www.The Coastal Cupboard (843/ 856-4321; www.TheCoastalCupboard.com); Historic Charleston Foundation (843/ 724-8484, www.HistoricCharlestonFoundation.org); Southern Season (843/ 416-1240; www.SouthernSeason.com); GDC Home (843/849-0711; www.GDCHome.com)

Ceramiche Rometti: Available in Charleston through The Hidden Countship (843/577-5570; www.TheHiddenCountship.com)

L’Object: Available in Charleston through Jeffrey Bannon (843/414-7170; www.JeffreyBannon.com)

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