Charger Plates … Pack of 10 … Listed as ‘disposable’ …. Heavy-Duty plastic can be used numerous times …. Great for a newly married household, or college apartment, to keep, and reuse, for monthsSince there is a gold edge, they cannot be Microwaved …. Dishwasher would remove that coloring, though the rest of the plate would be okay …. Very thick, will hold up similar to a melamine type … DurableTop is green with the gold painted edge … Back is black, smooth, will slide around easily …Excellent for Party Serving trays because they are huge … As a dinner plate, fits a lap by the TV, stays better without fear of tipping sidewaysDimensions: 13 inch diameter, with scalloped edges … 1/2 inch height, lift from table, thicknessCan be stacked for storage, but will need a wide shelf due to size … They will scratch, but takes a lot to do that … Daily use by general eating, will not show any adverse effects on them …. Cutting with a sharp knife will … I would use these for casual events/parties/daily meals/family reunions/Thanksgiving, etc … Not quite elegant enough for formal events/weddings … Really nice plastic plates.