In 1943, manufacturers stopped using the ingredient because the uranium was used for weapons. Homer Laughlin, the maker of Fiesta, resumed using the red glaze in the 1950s, using depleted uranium.

Editor's Note (October 2023): We first reviewed the Fiesta Four-Piece Place Setting in 2021. We regularly retest products to ensure that our recommendations remain accurate and up to date. Sturdy and oven-safe, the Fiesta Four-Piece Place Setting continues to be a solid option for a dinnerware set.

The original colors (red, cobalt blue, light green, yellow, and ivory) are the most sought after but all colors of Fiestaware are popular. Medium Green, made from 1959-1969, is the rarest and most hunted color. A piece of Fiesta in that shade is very difficult to find.

If you're willing to part with some of your Fiestaware, an authentic, vintage Fiestaware piece may be worth some cash. Individual plates aren't too pricey, but serving dishes and especially rare colors (like Red and Medium Green) bring in the big bucks. With Fiestaware, you can bring home the bacon and serve it too.