Calacatta marble comes from the plentiful quarries in the mountains of Carrara, Italy. Because of this, Calacatta is so often confused with Carrara marble, but just know, that these two stones are not the same despite their abundant similarities. Although both are white marble made of mostly the same materials and an almost indistinguishable geological formation, there are subtle differences that become clear, especially to a trained eye. Generally speaking, Carrara is a deeper gray with much softer veining, while Calacatta skews whiter with thick, substantial veining.
Calacatta still comes from Italy today, along with a large portion of the rest of the worlds marble. It has been used for sculptures and other beautiful buildings before even the time of Michelangelo, who is often associated for working with this beautiful, natural stone.
Calacatta's elegant look is truly what keeps service professionals and homeowners coming back to it year after year, as the rich white and gold details are impossible to match anywhere else. Carrara marble tends to have softer veins, and usually can’t match the dramatic veins of Calacatta marble. The bright white comes with veins in several different colors, suitable to most homeowners.
