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Nilestone Calacatta Gold Shimmer Quartz

Nilestone · Quartz

Calacatta Gold Shimmer

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

Our quartz 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 quartz 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 Shimmer up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this quartz unique.

Colour:

White Grey Charcoal

Bright white quartz with bold dark grey flowing marble veining — a classic, confidently dramatic surface.

Nilestone Calacatta Gold Shimmer delivers bold marble drama through confident flowing veining. Its bright white base carries moderately dense veining with organic flowing movement predominantly diagonal and horizontal with intersecting and branching patterns. The veins range from lighter softer grey to prominent dark warm grey occasionally appearing almost black, varying from fine threads to medium strokes and broader diffuse patches. The polished finish reflects light clearly without speckling or granular texture. Despite its name suggesting gold tones, the vision analysis reveals predominantly grey-to-dark-grey veining. The 'shimmer' quality comes from the polished finish's light-reflecting properties across the flowing vein patterns. Engineered from 93% natural quartz with polymer resins. Non-porous, scratch resistant (Mohs 7), NSF and Greenguard certified. 15-year warranty. Supplied and installed by In2Stone across Hampshire.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

7 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

5 out of 5

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Nilestone Calacatta Gold Shimmer Quartz slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Calacatta Gold Shimmer

What does Nilestone Calacatta Gold Shimmer look like?
Calacatta Gold Shimmer has a bright white base with moderately dense flowing veining in varied grey tones from soft light grey to prominent dark warm grey, occasionally near-black. Veins flow diagonally and horizontally with branching patterns. Highly polished. A confidently dramatic marble — bold, flowing, and strongly contrasted.
Does it have gold colouring?
The vision analysis reveals predominantly grey-to-dark-grey veining rather than gold tones. Some warm grey areas have subtle warm undertones, but the dominant palette is grey through to dark charcoal. The 'Shimmer' quality comes from the polished finish reflecting light across the flowing vein patterns.
How does this compare to Calacatta Gold?
Despite similar names, the two designs have different characters. Calacatta Gold has a dense grey network with distinct golden-brown threads interspersed — two clear colours. Gold Shimmer has flowing grey-to-dark-grey veining without distinct golden threads — bolder and more dramatically contrasted against the white base.
What creates the shimmer effect?
The highly polished finish reflects light across the flowing vein patterns, creating a subtle shimmer as viewing angles change. The veining surfaces catch and redirect light differently from the flat white areas, creating gentle visual movement under both natural and artificial lighting.
What cabinetry suits Gold Shimmer?
White cabinetry lets the bold grey veining dominate — clean contrast that frames the dramatic marble. Dark cabinetry creates depth and luxury. Mid-grey cabinetry creates tonal connection with the veining. Chrome or brushed nickel hardware complements the cool grey palette. The bold pattern needs simple, unfussy cabinetry.
★★★★★
"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!"
— Ashley ChapmanGoogle 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."

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