And while this is a nice story to tell, there is also something to be noted for the “regular” stone industry - that is, those of you out there who aren’t working on landmark projects. At a time when homeowners are always asking for something that is “one-of-a-kind” for their countertops (i.e. something their neighbors don’t have), the story behind the stone just might be a difference maker.
No other building material has the history of natural stone, and this can certainly be exploited in the countertop trade. Going beyond Carnelian, think of materials like Stony Creek granite from Connecticut, which was most famously used for the base of the Statue of Liberty, among other landmark architectural works. This quarry recently changed hands, and the new owners are eager to work with the fabrication market sector.