Made between 1926 and 1948, Fountain is one of the most valuable Lenox china patterns you can buy. It's rare enough that it's hard to find a five-piece place setting for sale. This ivory bone ...

While certain patterns tend to be valuable, there are some other factors that make a huge difference in the value of Noritake china. Even though this china is special, there's a lot of it out there.

Vintage sellers share which dishware patterns—like Currier & Ives, Desert Rose, and ornate florals—are slow to sell or no longer in high demand.

Meanwhile, vintage Wedgwood china patterns encapsulate any pattern that was manufactured between 1910 and 1985. But, the older the Wedgwood china is, the more money it's going to be worth.