Royal Albert Fine Bone China is steeped in heritage and vintage credibility, Royal Albert takes great pride in delivering attention to detail and exquisite styling. “What is the difference between porcelain and bone china? High quality fine bone china contains at least 30% bone ash, enabling thin, walled pieces to be made with a more delicate appearance and translucency compared to porcelain, and allowing for greater chip resistance and durability. It also has warmer hues, whereas porcelain tends to be brighter. “ Royal Albert for display only: Fine Bone China is made from up to 36% bone ash and dries out. You need to soak your china in water for up to an hour at least once per year to avoid it becoming brittle and cracking. Royal Albert Tea Set Care Guide and … [Read more...] about Caring for your Royal Albert Fine Bone China