The country that is famous for the celebrated dance of Tango also brings us the popular Santa Fe Brown granite.

The beautiful country of Brazil has the largest soccer stadium in the world, is the largest country in South America, and has the largest area of rain forest in the world. So it is not surprising that Brazil supplies us with more granite than any other country in the world. From exotic colors to staples, Brazil has them all. See our Rio Blue for one of the many exotic colors coming from this wonderful country.

There is a quarry in Canada that can only be mined three months each year because the rest of the time the quarry is frozen and not workable. The incredible color from this quarry is called Blue Eyes and looks like it is winking at you as you move around the material. We have slabs of this incredible Blue Eyes in stock.

Local stones were used in many parts of the Great Wall in China. We carry many Chinese granites and marbles, and our beautiful Honey Onyx comes from China.

There are 17 distinct wine regions in France. Luckily, you need not worry about spilling wine on the incredible limestones from France. Most of the limestones from France are very hard and non-porous and can be used as countertops in addition to flooring material. One of the most popular limestones from France is Beauharnais.

Many of our favorite folk tales originated from Germany, such as Rumpelstilskin, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel. But it’s no fairy tale that some of the best and hardest limestones also come from Germany. These limestones can be used not only for flooring applications but also countertops. Jura Beige and Jura Grey, both of which we stock in tiles and slabs, are two such limestones.

Zeus certainly smiled upon Greece when it came to placement of natural stones. Many beautiful marbles come from Greece, including the practically all white Thassos, which we carry in slabs and tiles.

There are 22 official regional languages and more than 400 living languages in India. When it comes to natural stone, India also has incredible variety. From the slates of the north to the granites of the south, there is an endless variety from which to choose. Tan Brown, a stocking color in both tiles and slabs, is one of the most popular Indian granites.

The country that hosts so many sacred and religious sites is also home to many beautiful limestones. Ramon Gold Antique and Ramon Gold Dark are two such beautiful limestones that come from Israel.

Not even the famous Italian explorers Christopher Columbus, Marco Polo, John Cabot, and Amerigo Vespucci could have discovered all the beautiful Italian marbles. From the incredible white Carrara (think Michelangelo) to the colorful Portoro (gold and black), Italy has an incredible variety of beautiful marbles.

Mexico is located in an area known as the Pacific “Ring of Fire.” This region is one of Earth’s most dynamic tectonic areas and is characterized by active volcanoes and frequent seismic activity. This underground history helps explain some of the great travertines we source from this country. Bacera is a very popular Mexican travertine.

In Pakistan, red symbolizes happiness. On her wedding day, a Pakistani bride will wear red, but no one else at the wedding does. Our translucent green and red Onyx from Pakistan is sure to make you very happy!

Constructed in the 1400s, the Incan city of Machu Picchu has long been a mystic place and is one of the seven wonders of the world. Our travertines from Peru have a similar mystic feel about them and are very popular for floors and vanities. The exotic Coliseum is one such travertine.

Beneath the streets of Lisbon’s downtown shopping area, there exists a hidden underworld of Roman corridors, bridges, rooms and galleries. Another underground treasure from Portugal is its beautiful limestone. Gascogne Blue, which we stock in both slabs and tiles, is just one such example.

Yes, Saudi Arabia has a lot more than oil! In fact, one of the most popular of all granites, Tropic Brown, comes from Saudi Arabia. We carry this material in both slabs and tiles.

The breathtaking beauty of South Africa extends to its natural stones also, from its granites to its slates. See our African Blaze and Silver Blue slates as two examples of the incredible slates coming from South Africa.

The most popular marble in the world, Crema Marfil, comes from Spain. In fact, the main promenade in the city of Alicante, Spain is paved with the beautiful Spanish marbles Crema Marfil and Rojo Alicante. In addition to Crema Marfil, we stock Emperador Dark and Rojo Alicante in both slabs and tiles.

Istanbul, Turkey is the only city in the world built on two continents. Given this, is it a coincidence that more travertine comes from Turkey than any other country? It is as if one country were producing the amount of travertine that you would expect from two continents! We stock a lot of Turkish travertine. From the dark Noce to the creamy Classico to ISC Surfaces’ unique and wild Parchment, we have lots of Turkish travertine for you in slabs, tiles, and decorative pieces.