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Silver Waves Granite

Granite

Silver Waves

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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Full Service — Installation

Our granite range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate granite to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Silver Waves up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this granite unique.

South Indian dark granite with dramatic swirling white veining flowing boldly across a near-black polished base.

Silver Waves granite comes from South India and delivers exactly what its name promises — waves of silver-white veining flowing dramatically across a deep dark surface. The slab presents a deep charcoal-to-near-black base heavily adorned with swirling random veining in stark white and varying shades of light to mid-grey. The veins range from fine threads to bold broad swathes, creating significant movement throughout. The highly polished finish reflects light intensely, maximising the contrast and enhancing the dramatic visual impact.

What sets Silver Waves apart from other dark veined granites is the starkness of its contrast — the white veining against the near-black base is more vivid and less graduated than stones where the veining blends through mid-tones. The randomness of the swirling pattern means every viewing angle reveals different rhythms and movements, and the bold broad swathes create sections of genuine visual drama. The polished finish is smooth without visible speckling or granular texture, giving the surface an unusually clean, refined quality for a natural granite.

In2Stone recommends Silver Waves for clients who want a statement worktop with uncompromising visual impact. The high-contrast swirling pattern works most effectively on large surfaces — particularly kitchen islands — where the bold movement can unfold without interruption. Pair with clean white or charcoal cabinetry to maintain the monochromatic drama, and avoid competing patterns or busy splashbacks that might create visual conflict.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

4 out of 5

Stain Resistance

3 out of 5

UV Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

5 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

4 out of 5

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Silver Waves Granite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Silver Waves

How does Silver Waves compare to other dark veined granites?
Silver Waves has higher contrast than most — the white veining against the near-black base is particularly stark and vivid. Many dark veined granites have mid-tone grey transitions that soften the contrast; Silver Waves goes directly from near-black to white. This creates a more dramatic, graphic effect.
Is the veining pattern predictable?
The veining is random and swirling rather than directional, meaning each slab has a unique arrangement of waves and movement. This unpredictability is part of the stone's character. Personal slab selection is essential to choose the specific pattern intensity and distribution you prefer.
Does the smooth surface show fingerprints?
The dark polished surface can show fingerprints under directional lighting, but the bold white veining breaks them up visually far better than a uniform dark surface. Regular wiping with a microfibre cloth maintains the reflective finish. If fingerprints are a major concern, a honed or leathered finish may be available.
What colour kitchen suits Silver Waves?
Monochromatic schemes work best — white, charcoal, or matt black cabinetry allows the stone's dramatic contrast to dominate. Avoid busy patterns, colourful splashbacks, or competing statement surfaces. Silver Waves works as a singular focal point and is most effective when the surrounding design is deliberately simple.
Where is Silver Waves quarried?
Silver Waves comes from South India — the ancient Precambrian geological formations in Tamil Nadu and surrounding regions produce a range of dramatically veined granites. The specific mineral and structural conditions in these formations create the bold dark-and-light contrast that characterises Silver Waves.
★★★★★
"We decided to get bespoke granite work tops for our new kitchen and have to say that we are over the moon with them. From the outset, Ian was very professional when selecting the stone, he listened to what we wanted, went through all of the possibilities that we could have for our worktops and went through the process in detail once we had made a decision. The templateing and fitting was carried out by an incredibly professional and helpful team run by Kev, who knew exactly what they were doing and just got on and made my kitchen look amazing. I would highly recommend In2stone for a helpful, knowledgeable and professional service from start to finish."
— Nicky HavardGoogle Review

Why Choose Us

Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.

"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."

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No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.

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Ian Answers the Phone

No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.

"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."

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