Below, we'll explore three of the most common options for dish materials: ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware. Read on to learn more about each of these and why you might select them for your home.

You also can identify porcelain by its translucence. Depending on the glaze, some light will glow through when you hold it up to a light. Related: What's The Difference Between Ceramic ...

For many centuries China held the secret to making the world's finest porcelain—white, translucent ceramic ware of such high quality that it produced a musical tone when struck. The envy of ...