Each year, the world's stone industry converges on Verona, Italy, for the Marmomacc stone fair. Stone suppliers from around the globe rely on this event to unveil the latest materials and finishes to the marketplace. The following is a sample of the stone materials that were on display in the halls of Marmomacc 2008.

Enlarge this picture Antolini Luigi & C: Rose Quartz Bar and Swarovski-accented Semi-Precious Slabs www.antolini.it

Enlarge this picture Antolini Luigi & C: Blue Agate, adorned with Swarovski crystal designs by Fiona Swarovski www.antolini.it

Enlarge this picture Antolini Luigi & C: Grigio Amani, enhanced Swarovski crystal patterns www.antolini.it

Enlarge this picture Bramagran: Nougat www.bramagran.com.br

Enlarge this picture Bramagran: Pictor www.bramagran.com.br

Enlarge this picture Bresciana Graniti: Birds Granite www.bsgraniti.it

Enlarge this picture Cajugram: Brown Abstract www.cajugram.com.br

Enlarge this picture Cereser: Onice Fantastico www.ceresermarmi.it

Enlarge this picture Cereser: Onice Smeraldo Super Extra www.ceresermarmi.it

Enlarge this picture Decolores: Bronzite www.decolores.com.br

Enlarge this picture Gem Granites: Lava Jewel www.gemgranites.com

Enlarge this picture Gramil: Cassis www.gramil.com.br

Enlarge this picture Granite Mart: Lavender Blue www.granitemartindia.com

Enlarge this picture Granite Mart: Tan Brown www.granitemartindia.com

Enlarge this picture Granitex: Oxford Gold www.granitex.it

Enlarge this picture Granitex: Sage Brush www.granitex.it

Enlarge this picture Grein: Cosmic Gold www.grein.com

Enlarge this picture Itapoama: Moon Night and Super White Dolomite www.itapoama.com.br

Enlarge this picture JMS: Jura Stone www.juramarble.com

Enlarge this picture Levantina: Crema Marfil Trama www.levantina.com

Enlarge this picture Magnitos: New unnamed silver material www.magnitos.com.br

Enlarge this picture Magnitos: Sunrise www.magnitos.com.br

Enlarge this picture Marcolini Marmi: A technological breakthrough that allows for the stone to have oil-repellant, antibacterial and self-cleaning properties. www.marcolini.it

Enlarge this picture Marmi La Precisa: Crystal Glass Stone www.laprecisa.it

Enlarge this picture Marmocil: Emerald Quartz www.marmocil.com.br

Enlarge this picture Marmocil: Magma Black www.marmocil.com.br

Enlarge this picture Pemagran: Ibere Mari Blue in leather and polished finishes www.pemagran.com.br

Enlarge this picture Pokarna: Black quartz surfacing www.pokarna.com

Enlarge this picture Pokarna: Coral Gold granite www.pokarna.com

Enlarge this picture Rock of Ages: Galactic Blue www.rockofages.com

Enlarge this picture Santa Clara: Cristalita Honey and Cristalita Blue www.msclara.com.br

Enlarge this picture Santa Clara: Golden Wood and Tropical Blue www.msclara.com.br

Enlarge this picture Serra Norte: Mascavo Granite www.serranortegranitos.com.br

Tab India: Khazana www.tabindia.com

Enlarge this picture Tekmar: Crema Extra www.tekmarble.com

Enlarge this picture Tekmar: New Carrara marble www.tekmarble.com

Enlarge this picture Tekmar: Terra-Cotta marble www.tekmarble.com

Enlarge this picture Tracomal-White Macaubas.jpg www.tracomal.com.br

Enlarge this picture Tureks: Skyline White marble www.tureks.com

Enlarge this picture Umberto Franchi had an award winning booth design www.franchigroup.it