The Milano Poker Chips use clay and other materials to create a compression molded chip that will rival any casino chip! These chips were designed to have a regal and noble look, mimicking the trend of upscale poker rooms trying to create a palace like atmosphere. This royal design has made the Milano chips stand out significantly, being Claysmith Gaming's first poker chip line to be used on television in CBS's Unforgettable.These poker chips use a stitch and line mold. This mold has no historical influence, but does slightly resemble the early designs used at the Silver Slipper and Crystal Bay Club poker rooms. Claysmith Gaming's intentions were to create a very detailed mold to take advantage of the superior clay texture of the Milano Poker Chips. This mold has detailed indentations that give it a feel like no other and make the focus of the chip the outer edge of the poker chip versus the inlay, making the edge spot and mold marks shine. Thanks to this magnificent design these chips have been compared and even preferred to the current demi-god of poker chips, Paulson.The inlay of the Milano Poker Chips was heavily influenced by the luxurious Bellagio Casino Chips. Both masterpieces are distinguished by their large easy to read denominations enclosed by scroll like images. Each has a very simple design that revolves around each's brand.The double trapezoid edge spot that the Milano chips employ are very rarely used in today's casinos. This edge spot was used minimally in historic strip casinos and due to its appealing look, Claysmtih Gaming has brought it back to the poker world. Unlike older casinos though, Claysmith used vivid colors to create a very exciting poker chip layout.