Stone Guide
Discover nature's art
Every EMAIRO stone is a singular expression of nature, sourced from quarries across the world. We take pride in sharing not just its origin but also its essence. Formed through an intricate dance of minerals and crystals, each stone’s texture, colour and veining are shaped by the unique geological conditions of its creation. Even within the same block, no two pieces are alike. This inherent artistry, paired with our meticulous craftsmanship, ensures that every creation is one of a kind - a testament to individuality in its purest form.
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As part of our bespoke program, we also offer exclusive stones to create your unique piece. You can learn more here.
Travertine Beige
With its warm earthy tones and timeless character, Beige Travertine is amongst our most sought-after stones. Sourced from Turkey and Italy, this porous limestone forms through the precipitation of calcium carbonate, creating its distinctive texture. Celebrated for its durability and natural elegance, travertine has been revered for millennia, most famously in the Colosseum.
Travertine Brown
Brown Travertine is a rich, earthy limestone sourced from quarries in Turkey and Iran. Formed through mineral deposition in thermal springs, its warm brown tones are accentuated by natural pores and subtle veining. This distinctive texture adds depth and character. Durable and versatile, Brown Travertine brings organic sophistication to any space.
Travertine Red
Red Travertine is a striking natural stone sourced from quarries in Turkey and Iran. Formed over millennia through mineral-rich thermal springs, its deep red hues and porous texture create a distinctive, organic appeal. Characterized by natural holes and subtle variations, this stone embodies raw beauty and timeless durability, a wonderful option to play with colour and texture.
Traonyx Beige
Traonyx is a captivating fusion of travertine and onyx, formed over time as calcite and silica layers merge. Combining travertine’s texture with onyx’s translucency, it features bold colors and dramatic veining. Uniquely quarried in Iran’s Isfahan, Yazd, and Kerman regions, our Traonyx showcases vivid patterns and a superior polish, offering striking visual depth.
Emperador Brown
Emperador, a rich chocolate-hued marble from Spain, exudes warmth and elegance. Characterised by its subtle white veining, Emperador is a timeless and versatile choice. Its soft texture makes it ideal for larger pieces like dining tables and consoles, though its delicate nature requires careful application.
Rosso Levanto
Rosso Levanto, a deep burgundy marble with bold white veining, brings Italian elegance to any space. Quarried for centuries in Liguria, it is a hallmark of classical architecture and design. Its polished finish enhances its rich tones, pairing beautifully with neutrals and natural materials like wood.
Traonyx Red
Traonyx is one of our most fascinating stones, combining the characteristics of travertine and onyx. During its geological formation, layers of calacite (travertine) and silica (onyx) blend over the course of years. The merging of travertine’s texture and onyx’s transulency result in a dramatic veining against layers of bold colour. Our Traonyx is sourced from Iran with quarries across Isfahan, Yazd and Kerman.
Epidavros Red
Epidavros marble, renowned for its vibrant red hues and historical significance, is a type of calcite stone sourced from the Epidauros region in Peloponnese, Greece. Named after its birthplace, it is deeply tied to Ancient Greek art and architecture. Valued for its beauty and workability, the stone features rich red tones and subtle creamy veining, offering a sense of warmth and elegance.
Salome
Salome marble, quarried in Turkey, is a captivating natural stone defined by its harmonious blend of earthy tones and delicate veining. This metamorphic rock, composed primarily of calcium and dolomite, features a soft grey-beige base gently traced with flowing burgundy veins. Its subtle colour palette and fine, uniform grain lend a sense of serenity, while a polished finish enhances its innate warmth and timeless elegance.
Volakas
Volakas, one of Greece’s most renowned marbles, is celebrated for its soft white background and distinct beige-grey veining. Highly valued for its durability and timeless beauty, it forms through millions of years of geological upheaval. Quarried in northern Greece, Volakas is known for its high quality and strength. The veining varies from bold to subtle, creating a unique, artistic flow across its soft white surface.
Pietra Grey
Pietra Grey is a striking Italian marble distinguished by its deep charcoal base and fine, linear white veining. As a dolomitic marble rich in magnesium and calcium, it embodies a refined, contemporary aesthetic. Quarried in Italy’s Lazio region, Pietra Grey is a more recent addition to the country’s legendary marble repertoire, offering a bold counterpoint to the classic elegance of Carrara and Calacatta.
Karnis Beige
Karnis Beige marble, sourced from the Peloponesse region in Greece, is a refined stone known for its warm beige tones and subtle gold veining. The fine-grained texture and natural variations add depth, while its polished surface enhances luminosity. Timeless and sophisticated, Karnis Beige complements various materials and colour palettes, bringing warmth and harmony to any space.
Carrara White
Carrara marble, renowned for its elegant white to light grey base and subtle grey veining, is one of the most iconic and sought-after stones in the world. Quarried in the Alpuan Alps near Carrara, Italy, it has been a major global marble source for over 2,000 years. Its timeless beauty and historical significance, notably used by artists like Michelangelo, make it a symbol of enduring elegance.
Calacatta Oro
Calacatta marble, a masterpiece of nature, is celebrated for its striking contrast and sophisticated elegance. Unlike Carrara marble, it features a brighter white background with bold, prominent veins in shades from gold to purple. Formed through metamorphism, the stone’s dense structure is enriched by minerals like iron oxide, graphite, and silica, which create its distinctive, colourful veining.
Arabescato White
Arabescato marble, renowned for its dramatic veining and elegant appearance, originates from Italy's Carrara region, known for producing some of the world’s most prestigious marbles. This stone is characterized by a striking white to light grey background, interspersed with intricate, flowing grey veins. Formed through the recrystallization of calcite during metamorphism, Arabescato marble has a dense, fine-grained texture.
Tinos Green
Green Tinos, sourced from the island of Tinos, Greece, captures the natural beauty of the Aegean Sea. Renowned for its deep green hues and striking white to light green veining, it is primarily composed of serpentine minerals, rich in magnesium and iron. The contrasting veins, formed by quartz and dolomite impurities, crystallize under pressure. Tinos has a long history of marble quarrying and remains a vital part of today's Greek artistry.
Cipollino Green
Cipollino marble is a unique and striking Italian stone known for its vibrant green and white banded pattern. This marble derives its name from the Italian word "cipolla," meaning onion, due to its characteristic layered appearance resembling onion skin. Composed primarily of serpentine and dolomite minerals, Cipollino marble is formed through the metamorphism of limestone, giving it a rich, multi-toned surface with veins ranging from deep green to lighter hues.
Nero Marquina
Nero Marquina marble, originating from the Basque region of Spain, is renowned for its deep black background and striking white veining. Formed through the metamorphism of limestone, it is primarily composed of calcium carbonate, giving it a dense, smooth texture. The distinctive white veins, which vary from fine to bold, are a result of mineral impurities such as quartz and calcite. Nero Marquina has been highly prized since ancient times for its elegance and dramatic contrast.