Marbles Formation
Marbles are stones of nature and it makes sense to call them natural stones. Science defines them as crystallised forms of limestones, found naturally in the crust of our earth. Enormous amounts of heat and pressure act on limestone and this results in the formation of Marbles. We also need to realise that not all marble is made equal. The qualities vary according to the natural conditions of the area it is located. Where the limestones get mixed up with lots of impurities, they end up becoming weak and brittle and when the natural conditions are good, their quality is of a class. Here is something interesting to know about what some people think of marbles. Their misconception is that marble is too weak and chips away too easily. The fact is that there are thousands of marble sculptures standing for many thousands of years outwitting natural calamities. We have many sites of heritage and monuments that reveal good marbles like stones of Italy that have survived to this day, being good students to the tests of time.
White Marble
Image depicts Leaning Tower of Pisa, constructed with White marble from Carrara, Italy
WHITE ORBETELLO MARBLE
£422.00 White Orbetello Marble stone is a durable white stone which features a thoroughly distributed veining pattern in grey. It is suitable for both interior and exterior applications. It would be an excellent choice for flooring, wall covering, window sills, stair… read more |
WHITE FOLLONICA MARBLE
£422.00 White Follonica Marble stone is a durable white stone which features pretty veins in grey. It is suitable for both interior and exterior applications. It would be an excellent choice for flooring, wall covering, window sills, stair covering, pool capping,… read more |
STATUARIO MARBLE
£557.00 Statuario Marble is a type of high-quality white marble that is prized for its elegance, beauty, and durability. It is named after the Statuario quarries located in Carrara, Italy, where it is primarily sourced. Statuario marble is known for its… read more |
Best Stones of Italy
Understanding the origin of marbles has a close relation to their quality. This is where the lookout for Italian marble begins. Italy has one of the highest quality Marble deposits in the world. Simply, they are genuine pieces of stones.
When you travel towards the northernmost tip of modern-day Tuscany, Italy, you reach the city of Carrara in the province of Massacre and Lunigiana. The quarry here and the outcome is world-renowned.
The Carrara marbles have been used since the time of Ancient Rome and at that time, it was called the ‘Luni Marble’. The families named Cybo and Malaspina that ruled over Massacre and Carrara monitored the quarries and they created the “Office of Marble” in 1564. This regulated the Marble Mining Industry. The Basilica of Massa was built entirely of Carrara Marbles and the Duel Palace of Massa showcases precious Italian stones.
Marble stones of Italy are for those who prefer to own the best of their kind. The common perception is that Italian stones are expensive because they are symbols of prestige. The underlying part of the prestige symbol is that they possess premium quality in their stone, texture and veins. That is why Italian marbles cost more than their counterparts. They are just one of the finest natural stones that money can buy.
Image depicts Sculptures of Italy
CARRARA MARBLE
£351.80 Carrara Marble has been one of the highest enquired stones from our buyers that include both homeowners as well as stonemasons and fabricators. Carrara, a mountainous region of Tuscany, Italy, is where Carrara marble is quarried. In fact, Carrara is… read more |
CALACATTA BETTOGLI QUARTZ
£415.25 Calacatta Bettogli Quartz is a white coloured stone that resembles the Calacatta marble. Calacatta Bettogli marble gets its name from where the stone was originally quarried, which is near Monte Bettogli near Carrara, Italy. Calacatta Bettogli Quartz with beautiful grey veins… read more |
CALACATTA CALDIA MARBLE
£287.00 Calacatta Caldia is a transparent white marble from Italy with green and grey oval shaped veins that offers an aesthetic appearance. The white marble is quarried in the Apuan Alps outside of Carrara, Italy, it is also called Statuario Caldia… read more |
Best Italy Stones Quarries
Italy The Apuan Alps above Carrara show evidence of at least 650 quarry sites. The quarries have produced more marble than any other place on earth.
The prize yield from Carrara has been ‘Statuario’ pure white marble, throughout the millennia. The quarries continue to export up to a million tons of stones of Italy, on a yearly basis.
Bianco Carrara that are classified into variations, as well as Bianco Venetino and Statuarietto are, by far, the most common Stones of Italy with more exotic variations. Some of the most popular italian stones famous all over the world are mentioned below:
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Calacatta Gold
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Calacatta Borgnine
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Calacatta Macchiato Vecchia
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Calacatta Bettogli
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Arabescato Cerraiole
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Arabescato Vagli
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Pietra Grey Marble
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Rosso Levano Marble
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Carrara Niagra
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Carrara Viglio
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Bianco Venetino
There are hundreds of Stones of Italy that have become universally popular. Check out these bestsellers from the Work-tops collection.
The image depicts Carrara marble quarry at Carrara, Tuscany, Italy.
ARABESCATO VAGLI MARBLE
£442.25 Arabescato Vagli is typically grey to pearl white in its background with greenish and tan yellow veins. Arabescato marble is a high end and stylish white marble which is quarried in the Italian Apuan mountains, its vein colour can vary… read more |
CARRARA NIAGARA QUARTZ
£296.49 Carrara Niagara Quartz is what you want if you're dreaming of a stone that looks like soft white marble but has whisper-quiet veins. Use these gorgeous slabs to make gorgeous white quartz kitchen worktops, bathroom vanity, waterfall islands, shower surrounds,… read more |
Italy Stones Working Heritage
They were the first to streamline and perfect quarrying methods that have been used till today. They have set very high standards of quality control and work with precision. Italians are still considered the most skilled cutters and Carvers in the stone world today.
A slab of Carrara Marble can cost up to $400 per square metre.
The market as a whole is worth over $1.1 billion. Marble extraction in Carrara is done with a 5 mm diamond wire or with big chainsaws. China, the U.S., and Germany are the top 3 buyers of marbles from Italy. Piet rasa ra is the City of Marbles that stands out among the Coastal towns of western Tuscany, Italy. This town has a continuous flow of artists for sculptural works. Nearly 200 tons of marble sculptures are made annually.
All these significances apart from the commercial side marble bring in rich appearance to house floors, walls, kitchens as kitchen worktops, rooms and bathrooms with its beautiful colour, special lustres and strains. Besides being highly durable, Italian Marble is known for its fine veins and its lustrous sheen. The Italian White, The Blue-Grey from Carrara, The Pearly shades of Botticino, The Creamy white Pavonazzetto, and The Red Verona varieties Cater to the expensive requirements. The plush impact of these marbles gives a posh look.
CALACATTA BORGHINI QUARTZ
£389.40 Calacatta Borghini Quartz is a white, polished-finish slab with grey veins that make pretty designs. It is glossy in appearance and feel. It is a dream come true for kitchens, baths, entryways, laundry and mudrooms, as well as a variety… read more |
ARABESCATO BIANCO MARBLE
£381.50 Arabescato Bianco Marble is a stunning and widely popular stone that is preferred by all architects and designers. It has a white base that is adorned by grey veins in such a way that the overall appearance looks like white… read more |
Why is the Cost High for an Authentic Italian Marble?
Newmarket research has reported that the marble market in 2020 is estimated at $13 billion and is projected to reach $16 billion by 2025.
Against this Italy’s own share is a whopping $4 billion every year. It exports to some 150 countries in the world. The success is due to “ Italian Know – How” in stone processing and manufacturing technologies. It is also at par with innovation and design. The main event for the marble world happens in Verona, Italy, the “MARMOMACC” international trade fair, an exhibition of marble blocks and slabs.
Everything is still to be invented; marble offers incredible exploratory possibilities. The deeper you dig; the more you find- in every possible way.
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