Some of this is simply a matter of choice.  

Generally speaking however, most collectors will tell you that Shelley, Wedgwood, Spode, Paragon, Royal Stafford, Belleek and Royal Doulton are high on their list. We always look for the words Fine Bone China.

Some of this is also purpose driven.  If you are interested in gifts, perhaps the Royal Albert birthday series would be perfect.  They use the birth flower for the month and write the name of the month inside.

Browse through our shop at  www.AprilsLuxuries.com and pay attention to pricing to help you understand which are the most popular.

Is it okay to buy a saucer without a teacup?  Not for collecting.  It is usually too hard to find its mate.  If you want it to paste a picture of your favorite first grader in the well, then it is for you.

Will we try to find a piece for you?  If you tell us your favorites, we can contact you when we obtain some.

We ship for free inside the US with free gift wrapping and complimentary shipping insurance.  We will be happy to ship to another address for you.

For example, if you live in Arizona and mom lives in Florida, we will ship it for you.