Top 14+ China Patterns That Are Worth a Small Fortune (And How to Spot Them)

2. Bernardaud Limoges Chenonceaux Cobalt

2. Bernardaud Limoges Chenonceaux Cobalt, 4. Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, 5. Wedgwood Countryware, 7. Hermes Le Jardin de Pythagore, 8. Tiffany Holiday, 10. Blue Italian, 12. Spode Stafford White, 13. Meissen Dragon Brown

Bernardaud Limoges Chenonceaux Cobalt dinnerware is gorgeous. If you can get your hands on a dinner plate, it could be worth around $1,600.

A set of three teacups and saucers – particularly striking for how they meet in the middle with white porcelain – goes for around $1,050.

4. Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica

2. Bernardaud Limoges Chenonceaux Cobalt, 4. Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, 5. Wedgwood Countryware, 7. Hermes Le Jardin de Pythagore, 8. Tiffany Holiday, 10. Blue Italian, 12. Spode Stafford White, 13. Meissen Dragon Brown

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica can get you quite a nice sum if you have any of this delicate, enchanting design lying around. Each flower is inspired by the same copper print from the 1790s.

The first collection in this design has been passed down from generation to generation in the Royal family. A single dinner plate in this pattern could get you $1,300.

5. Wedgwood Countryware

2. Bernardaud Limoges Chenonceaux Cobalt, 4. Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, 5. Wedgwood Countryware, 7. Hermes Le Jardin de Pythagore, 8. Tiffany Holiday, 10. Blue Italian, 12. Spode Stafford White, 13. Meissen Dragon Brown

While Wedgwood Countryware has been replicated numerous times, this particular china pattern was discontinued in 2006. Featuring a raised cabbage leaf border, you can find sets on eBay for around $250 and a Lidded Soup Tureen for $350 before shipping.

Look for the Maker’s Mark or date marks to confirm authenticity.

7. Hermes Le Jardin de Pythagore

2. Bernardaud Limoges Chenonceaux Cobalt, 4. Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, 5. Wedgwood Countryware, 7. Hermes Le Jardin de Pythagore, 8. Tiffany Holiday, 10. Blue Italian, 12. Spode Stafford White, 13. Meissen Dragon Brown

Like everything Hermes, the Le Jardin de Pythagore is a popular, high-priced plate design featuring red fruits and greenery.

A single plate is valued quite nicely at $1,000, and large dishes are currently going for upwards of $1,300 on eBay.

8. Tiffany Holiday

2. Bernardaud Limoges Chenonceaux Cobalt, 4. Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, 5. Wedgwood Countryware, 7. Hermes Le Jardin de Pythagore, 8. Tiffany Holiday, 10. Blue Italian, 12. Spode Stafford White, 13. Meissen Dragon Brown

The Holiday collection by Tiffany is season-specific, covered in mistletoe and red bows. The edges of the vintage dinnerware are scalloped.

A single dinner plate is currently valued at $700 and a cake stand is going for $1,200.

10. Blue Italian

2. Bernardaud Limoges Chenonceaux Cobalt, 4. Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, 5. Wedgwood Countryware, 7. Hermes Le Jardin de Pythagore, 8. Tiffany Holiday, 10. Blue Italian, 12. Spode Stafford White, 13. Meissen Dragon Brown

While you may not rake in thousands for china in the iconic Blue Italian pattern, you’ve probably encountered pieces with this design on them.

White china with layers of detailed blue depicts scenes of Italy, a quaint and beautiful pattern for afternoon tea. In production since 1816, it has maintained popularity among collectors for decades.

12. Spode Stafford White

2. Bernardaud Limoges Chenonceaux Cobalt, 4. Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, 5. Wedgwood Countryware, 7. Hermes Le Jardin de Pythagore, 8. Tiffany Holiday, 10. Blue Italian, 12. Spode Stafford White, 13. Meissen Dragon Brown

Spode Stafford White was in production from 1989 to 2015. With a 22-carat gold design along the edge of the dinnerware, these gorgeous white china pieces can be quite valuable.

If you can get your hands on a plate, it could earn you $650 on the resale market.

13. Meissen Dragon Brown

2. Bernardaud Limoges Chenonceaux Cobalt, 4. Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, 5. Wedgwood Countryware, 7. Hermes Le Jardin de Pythagore, 8. Tiffany Holiday, 10. Blue Italian, 12. Spode Stafford White, 13. Meissen Dragon Brown

Meissen has always favored dragons in its designs. The Meissen Dragon Brown design features a dragon at the center surrounded by details in the same rich, red-leaning brown.

If you can get your hands on a dinner plate, you could earn an extra $600. One is currently listed for $999.