My current favorite set is Apilco from Williams-Sonoma. I like the stark white in the link but there are also sets with colored bands here. I probably wouldn't buy a set though because I like to choose my own individual pieces. These aren't cheap but I believe they'd be durable and attractive for a very long time.
I noticed they W-S also offers melamine sets, that kind of shocks me as I haven't seen that in years. I'm thinking this must be a new type to be shown in high end locations.