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Calacatta Gold Marble

Marble

Calacatta Gold

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

Our marble 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 marble to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Calacatta Gold up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

The undisputed queen of marbles — luminous white illuminated by rivers of molten gold, quarried from Carrara's most exclusive deposits.

Calacatta Gold is, by any measure, one of the most coveted natural materials on Earth. Quarried from the heart of Carrara's Apuan Alps, only a limited number of slabs are extracted each year, ensuring that every installation is a genuinely rare addition to a home. The stone's hallmark is unmistakable: a luminous white background crossed by bold, flowing veins of gold and warm grey, their colour derived from natural iron oxide traces embedded within the calcite matrix over millions of years. The visual impact of Calacatta Gold is transformative. It possesses a luminosity that shifts throughout the day as light plays across its polished surface, revealing new depths and golden highlights that no engineered material can replicate. It is a stone that has adorned the world's most exceptional interiors — from palatial residences to luxury hotels — and continues to represent the zenith of natural stone design. In2stone approaches Calacatta Gold with the reverence it deserves. Our craftsmen have decades of experience working with premium Italian marble, and they understand that a stone of this calibre demands absolute precision — from initial slab selection to the final polish of the installed worktop. We visit stone yards personally to select slabs, ensuring vein pattern, colour consistency, and structural integrity meet our exacting standards before a single cut is made.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

2 out of 5

Stain Resistance

2 out of 5

UV Resistance

4 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

2 out of 5

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Calacatta Gold Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Calacatta Gold

Why is Calacatta Gold marble so expensive?
Calacatta Gold is rare — quarried in limited quantities from specific locations in the Apuan Alps of Carrara, Italy. Only a finite number of slabs are produced annually. Its exceptional beauty, geological rarity, and association with the world's finest interiors command premium pricing.
What gives Calacatta Gold its distinctive golden veining?
The golden colouring comes from natural iron oxide traces embedded within the calcite crystal matrix. These mineral impurities were introduced during the marble's formation millions of years ago, as limestone underwent metamorphism under extreme heat and pressure in the Apuan Alps.
How does In2stone source Calacatta Gold marble?
We work directly with Italian stone yards and personally select slabs for vein pattern, colour consistency, and structural quality. For a stone of this calibre, we believe in-person slab selection is essential to ensure every installation meets our exacting standards and your expectations.
Is Calacatta Gold suitable for a kitchen worktop?
Yes, with appropriate care. Calacatta Gold makes a breathtaking kitchen worktop, but it requires regular sealing (every 6-12 months), care around acidic foods, and the use of chopping boards and trivets. A honed finish is recommended for heavily used kitchens.
How do I protect my Calacatta Gold marble investment?
Seal regularly (6-12 months), clean only with pH-neutral stone cleaner, and wipe spills immediately — especially acidic substances like citrus, wine, or vinegar. Use trivets for hot items and chopping boards. With proper care, Calacatta Gold worktops last a lifetime.
★★★★★
"Perfect. 1) Ian. What a nice chap. Very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. Got me the marble I wanted. 2) Scott came to template. Clearly attentive to detail, accurate work; it's a perfect fit. 3) Kev and Gav came to fit. Very accommodating. Worked cheerfully around obstacles I had thrown in their path. Efficient, and respected my just cleaned new kitchen. All round blooming marvellous. I got exactly what I wanted. ( these guys listen to their customer) Look no further. Engage In 2 Stone!"
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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."

Olivia Tett

The Quote Is the Price

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

"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."

Dean Fitzpatrick

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."

Carly Rielly