What Is Connemara Marble

With its forty shades of green and its wild patterns it represents perfectly the landscapes of the emerald isle.

What is connemara marble.

What makes connemara different. It is typically greenish in colour. Connemara marble is the standout irish geological and gem material and is therefore recognised as the iconic stone of ireland. Deposits date back some 600 million years.

Conamara ˌkʊnˠəˈmˠaɾˠə is a cultural region in county galway ireland the area has a strong association with traditional irish culture and contains a major part of the connacht irish speaking gaeltacht which is a key part of the identity of the region and is the largest gaeltacht in the country. Connemara marble is over 900 million years old and is unique to ireland. With it s fine grained structure it can be shaped and polished in to all manner of shapes and finishes to make marble beads marble cabochons and more. It is one of the world s oldest minerals and rarest marble in the world.

We own and operate the oldest marble quarry which was first opened in the 19th century and visited in 1903 by king edward vii and queen alexandra during the royal tour of connemara. Make a striking addition to your irish jewelry collection with our stunning range of connemara marble jewelry. These traditions are also reflected in the language connemara is a gaeltacht irish speaking region. Connemara marble can only be found in connemara in west of ireland.

It is one of the rarest forms of marble in the world. The marble forms when limestone is heated under pressure. Everything from the food on your plate to the music beating out of pubs is infused a unique cultural heritage. Connemara marble is a rare form of marble found in the region.

Rare and beautiful connemara marble is found exclusively along ireland s rugged wild atlantic coast. Choose the perfect gift for her with one of our beautiful selection of connemara marble earrings featuring the much loved claddagh lucky shamrocks emblematic harps and hand carved roses or browse our fine selection of beautiful irish rosary beads and connemara marble bracelets. No two pieces of connemara marble are identical making each piece totally unique. Connemara marble is a serpentine rich rock popular since ancient times as a decorative facing stone.

Connemara marble inspired artists architects and artisans throughout the world.