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Golden Tiger Onyx

Onyx

Golden Tiger

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

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

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Golden Tiger up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this onyx unique.

Bold amber and burnt sienna bands streak across this spectacularly striped onyx — raw geological energy captured in polished translucent stone.

Golden Tiger Onyx is ferociously beautiful: bold, undulating horizontal bands of rich amber, burnt sienna, and golden-brown streaked with intermittent white crystalline veins create a surface that channels pure geological energy. The dramatic linear veining pattern recalls tiger-stripe geology — layers of mineral-rich calcite deposited with rhythmic precision over millennia, each band a different chapter in the earth's patient artistry. The polished surface offers exceptional translucency, meaning that backlighting transforms these fierce striations into glowing rivers of warm, fiery light. This is not a stone for the timid; Golden Tiger Onyx demands centre stage and rewards it with a presence that is simultaneously primal and luxurious. Quarried in Turkey, this banded calcite combines the warmth of amber with the intensity of deep sienna to create a palette that is both welcoming and dramatically powerful. In2stone's craftsmen orient the slab to maximise the visual flow of those tiger-stripes, creating installations that feel kinetic and alive.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

2 out of 5

Stain Resistance

2 out of 5

UV Resistance

3 out of 5

Heat Resistance

3 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

2 out of 5

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Golden Tiger Onyx slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Golden Tiger

What creates the tiger-stripe pattern in Golden Tiger Onyx?
The dramatic striped banding is the result of rhythmic mineral deposition over thousands of years. As calcium carbonate-rich water flowed through underground cavities, it deposited alternating layers of differently pigmented calcite — iron oxides creating the amber and sienna tones, while purer calcite formed the white crystalline streaks between them.
How does backlighting affect Golden Tiger Onyx?
The result is extraordinary. Those bold amber and sienna bands become rivers of glowing warm light, while the white crystalline streaks shine with brilliant intensity. The linear, directional pattern means backlit Golden Tiger Onyx has an almost kinetic quality — the stripes appear to flow with light, creating a dynamic feature that changes character throughout the day.
Is Golden Tiger Onyx suitable for a home bar top?
It is an exceptional choice. The warm amber-and-gold palette creates exactly the inviting atmosphere you want in a bar setting, and the dramatic tiger-striping makes it a guaranteed conversation starter. Bar tops receive lighter use than primary kitchen worktops, making onyx a practical as well as spectacular option for this application.
How should the tiger-stripe pattern be oriented in an installation?
This is a design decision we discuss with every client. Horizontal orientation creates a sense of expansive flow across a worktop or bar, while vertical orientation (in a splashback, for example) introduces a sense of height and drama. In2stone's design team will mock up both orientations for your space to help you choose the most impactful arrangement.
What care routine does Golden Tiger Onyx require?
Clean daily with warm water and a pH-neutral stone soap using a soft microfibre cloth, and dry thoroughly. Seal every six to twelve months with a professional impregnating sealer. The warm tones are relatively forgiving visually, but always blot acidic spills immediately — lemon, wine, and vinegar will etch the calcite surface if left unattended.
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"Excellent Service and Beautiful Results - Highly Recommended! I recently had In2stone install new quartz worktops in my kitchen, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, the experience was completely stress-free. The team was not only competitively priced but also incredibly friendly and professional throughout the entire process. They handled everything seamlessly - removing the existing sink, hob, and old laminate worktops before fitting the new quartz surfaces. The finished worktops are absolutely beautiful and have transformed my kitchen into a modern, minimalist space that I love spending time in. The quality of workmanship is outstanding, and the attention to detail really shows. I'm a very satisfied customer and would highly recommend In2stone to anyone considering new worktops. Well done to the entire team - you've exceeded my expectations!"
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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."

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