Stone of the Year
Colorado Stone Quarries has sponsored the 2024 Natural Stone Institute Stone of the Year. Calacatta Lincoln® marble will be featured on 2024 member certificates, membership pledges, and association marketing materials throughout the year.
Discovered in 2012 with the opening of a new portal—the Lincoln® Gallery—located above the old Colorado Yule marble mine, Calacatta Lincoln® marble has an elegant and delicate veining with a warm white background. Its unique vein structure sets it apart from other marbles and creates a look that is both modern and timeless. Calacatta Lincoln® is the perfect choice for large projects, such as kitchen countertops and flooring. Its durability and exquisite veining make it a stone that will stand the test of time.
To learn more about Calacatta Lincoln® marble, click here.
Past “Stone of the Year” recipients
2023 – Namib Bianco marble by Best Cheer Stone, Inc.
2022 – Olympian White Danby marble by Vermont Quarries
2021 – Calacatta Columbus marble by Granitos Zucchi
2020 – Tesoro Bianco marble by Granitos Zucchi
2019 – Labradorite Bianca by Sun Minerals Madagascar
2018 – Desert Beige Marble by Egymar International and International Marble Company
2017 – Las Vegas Rock by Cereser & Las Vegas Rock
2016 – Lundhs Blue by Lundhs
2015 – White Diamond by Cereser
2014 – Rossette by TAB India Granites Pvt Ltd
2013 – Bethel White by Rock of Ages
2012 – Echo Lake by Coldspring
2011 – Irish Green by Antolini Luigi
2010 – German Greenstone by JMS
2009 – Vermont Verde Antique by Vermont Verde Antique LLC
2008 – Masi Quartzite
2007 – PP4 Black Granite by Gem Granites
2006 – Kasota Valley Limestone by Coldspring
2005 – Giallo Corallo by Testi Group
2004 – Silver Cloud Imperial by Fletcher Granite
2003 – Sequoia by Testi Group
2002 – Golden Vyara
2001 – Black Saint Laurent
2000 – Glacier Bluff Minnesota Stone by Vetter Stone Company
1999 – Sunset Red by Coldspring
1998 - Verde Issorie
1997 – Scheherazade Vein by New Mexico Travertine
1996 – Tadoussac by Granicor
1995 - Bianca Rosa
To inquire about sponsoring a future Stone of the Year, contact Jeff Pavic at jeffp@naturalstoneinstitute.org.
Starting in 2022, the Stone of the Year will alternate between North American companies (even years) and International (odd years).
