"Worth every penny. Artisan chocolates are all about elevating the palate and experience of the devourer. No, they do not always taste how we expect or even how we would prefer. They are art. And like any form of art, fine chocolate is very subjective, yet each piece is worthy of our respect! I chose this particular gourmet chocolatier because the quality was obvious, and I intended to make a lasting impression with my purchase. I just wish that I was able to try some of the chocolates myself. One thing that confused me, though, was the pricing. It was in the low 2 dollar range per piece, but 45 dollars for 16 pieces. Perhaps if you buy it per piece, it does not include a box? If that is the case, I definitely would recommend the spending the extra money for their larger sizes, as the boxes only get more intricate and beautiful."