Carrara marble is one of the most prestigious marbles in the world. A slab can cost up to $400 per square meter, and over history, it has been used for some remarkable buildings. Think of the ...

The smooth, bright surface of the Carrara marble complements the clean lines ... design choice to combine the quartzite with ...

“Italian Carrara marble has always been pricey ... Oak from across the pond comes with many bona fides: warm tones, tight grain pattern, durability and an eco-friendly pedigree.

And calacatta is one of the world's most expensive types of marble. It's more than double the price of carrara marble, yet mined in the same mountains. But the key to calacatta's price is its rarity.