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Nilestone Nero Starlight Quartz

Nilestone · Quartz

Nero Starlight

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

Style:

Solid Speckled Sparkle Dark

Deep uniform black quartz with fine bright white sparkling flecks — an elegant, delicately shimmering dark surface.

Nilestone Nero Starlight captures starlight in absolute darkness. Its deep uniform black base is consistent across the entire slab, accented by a sparse to moderate scattering of very fine bright white or light grey flecks randomly distributed. The polished finish allows the tiny flecks to reflect light creating a subtle shimmering granular effect rather than veining or movement. Nero Starlight is the night sky interpretation — bright points of light scattered across pure darkness. The sparse distribution ensures the surface reads as dark rather than grey, with the starlight flecks providing delicate sparkle. 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 Nero Starlight Quartz slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Nero Starlight

What does Nilestone Nero Starlight look like?
Nero Starlight has a deep uniform black base with a sparse to moderate scattering of very fine bright white flecks. The polished finish makes the flecks shimmer and reflect light. No veining or pattern — just starlight on darkness. An elegantly shimmering dark surface that captures the night sky in stone.
Is it very dark?
Yes — the base is deep, consistent black. The bright flecks are sparse enough that the overall impression is decidedly dark. Under low lighting the surface appears almost solid black; under direct light the white flecks catch and sparkle. The darkness creates drama and the flecks prevent flatness.
Does polished black show marks?
Polished black is the most revealing surface for fingerprints, dust, and water spots. The starlight flecks help slightly by adding visual texture, but regular wiping with a microfibre cloth is recommended. Non-porous quartz means nothing stains permanently. The dramatic aesthetic comes with a practical maintenance trade-off.
What cabinetry suits Nero Starlight?
White cabinetry creates maximum contrast — dramatic and clean. Dark cabinetry creates an enveloping, moody kitchen with the flecks providing the only brightness. Brushed gold or brass hardware adds warm luxury against the dark surface. Chrome creates sleek, modern contrast.
How does Nero Starlight compare to Marquina?
Both are black Nilestone designs but completely different. Marquina has bold white marble veining — dramatic flowing pattern. Nero Starlight has fine scattered white flecks — subtle sparkling texture. Marquina is marble drama; Starlight is quiet elegance. Marquina demands attention; Starlight rewards it.
★★★★★
"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