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Sultry, yet sophisticated in warm gray, Femme Fatale is bordered in ravishing embossed lizard with a pearlescent sheen. The irresistibly lavish texture and upscale color scheme create the perfect balance of striking detail and quiet allure.

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In an especially lovely collaboration, Royal Doulton and American dress designer Monique Lhuillier have created a series of tableware patterns inspired by Monique's couture bridal and evening gowns. The pairing makes perfect sense. Like Royal Doulton, Monique's creations are known for luxurious materials and superb workmanship as well as fresh, innovative design with a modern aesthetic. The series was introduced in 2008, and each pattern reveals its own personality that is unmistakably sumptuous yet invitingly easy.

From the Femme Fatale collection, this 8-ounce teacup and tea saucer feature simple, sleek shapes in pearlized gray with a bold embossed reptile print. The cup's slender handle and narrow bottom border are left pure white to add crisp dimension, and platinum trim on both pieces lends a lustrous glow. Neutral in tone for subtlety that is wonderfully timeless, the stylish motif keeps the look "tres chic." A perfect presentation for the morning's English Breakfast tea or end-of-the-day lavender infusion. This fine bone china set bears the Royal Doulton commitment to superior quality, yet is dishwasher-safe so it can easily be enjoyed as an everyday indulgence. Made in England. --Kara Karll