Irish Connemara Marble Slabs

We own and operate the oldest marble quarry which was first opened in the 19th century and visited in 1903 by king edward vii and queen alexandra during the royal tour of connemara.

Irish connemara marble slabs.

Connemara marble slabs from ireland the details include pictures sizes color material and origin. We had to get the right slabs. So when offered a chance to visit the actual factory i jumped at it. The focus of the large living space is a lustrous slab of connemara marble that looks like a work of art.

The connemara marble galway geological association connemara marble is the standout irish geological and gem material and is therefore recognised as the iconic stone of ireland. Irish connemara marble bronze antique style flower pendant with 18inch chain and 15mm cabochon jewellery from the west of ireland spiritofireland. I bought some connemara marble pieces when i was first in ireland more than 40 years ago and they are still lovely. Its use in jewellery can be regarded as one of ireland s indigenous industries and the quarrying of connemara marble is a centuries old endeavour.

With its forty shades of green and its wild patterns it represents perfectly the landscapes of the emerald isle. Even today it is extracted from the letternosh quarry located at streamtown near clifden and opened in 1800 1810. I am looking for irish connemara marble slabs ireland green marble. 5 out of 5 stars 343 343 reviews 32 90 free shipping add to favorites 5 connemara marble shamrock beads 12mm irish national gemstone.

Connemara marble is over 900 million years old and is unique to ireland. The connemara marble is obviously green how lucky irish are. Selecting the right blocks of marble took almost two years. You can contact the supplier conamara stone ltd.

Connemara marble is a serpentine rich rock popular since ancient times as a decorative facing stone. Even the marble complies with the symbolism of the emerald isle with colour variations ranging from soft to dark green or gray cream and sepia.