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Calacatta Gold

Calacatta Gold marble worktops

A bright kitchen island in polished Calacatta Gold marble with bold gold veining across a white field

Calacatta Gold is a polished white marble from Carrara, Italy, with bold gold veining across a luminous field, one of the most sought-after stones for a kitchen island or vanity. Marmo & Co. sources, fabricates and installs it through a vetted UK-wide network, with one point of contact from quote to final polish.

Why Calacatta Gold

Calacatta Gold's bold gold veining sits across a bright, luminous white base, giving it a dramatic, high-contrast look that reads as a genuine statement piece rather than a background surface. It's finished polished, for a high-shine surface that catches the light.

Origin: Carrara, ItalyFinish: Polished

Calacatta Gold in place

Close macro detail of Calacatta Gold marble veining
Macro detail
Calacatta Gold marble used as a kitchen island, mitered edge
Kitchen Island · Mitered edge
Calacatta Gold marble used as a bathroom vanity, bullnose edge
Bathroom Vanity · Bullnose edge

How it works

  1. 1. Sourcing. Blocks sourced from quarries the world over, chosen for veining and structural integrity.
  2. 2. Templating. Digital templating on site captures every wall, corner and cut-out to the millimetre.
  3. 3. Fabrication. Cutting, book-matching and mitring, with sink and hob cut-outs prepared to tolerance.
  4. 4. Installation. Fitters seam, seal and finish, leaving the worktop ready to use.

Questions about Calacatta Gold

What finish does Calacatta Gold come in?

Calacatta Gold is fabricated with a polished finish as standard, which gives its gold veining and white field the most shine and contrast. Ask about a honed finish at your consultation if you'd prefer a lower-sheen look.

Where does Calacatta Gold come from?

It's quarried in Carrara, Italy, one of the world's best-known marble regions. Marmo & Co. sources it through a vetted network of fabricators and installers who work with the same quarries.

Is Calacatta Gold a good choice for a kitchen island?

Yes, its bold veining and bright field make it a popular island choice, especially book-matched across a large surface. It's finished polished, so wipe up acidic spills promptly to keep the shine even, the same care every marble needs.

Read our full Calacatta Gold care guide