Everything You Need to Know About Sourcing Natural Stone from China
Buyers worldwide ask these questions when sourcing marble from China. Get expert answers directly from us.
A: STARRY STONE operates two quarries in Xinjiang and Xi'an, China, with a state-of-the-art processing facility. We supply 13 premium marble varieties factory-direct to architects, developers, and stone distributors in the USA, Australia, Japan, and the Middle East. Every slab is precision-cut and polished at our facility — no middlemen, no markup. Contact us for current inventory and pricing.
A: We offer 13 distinctive marble varieties across two series. Starry Sky Series — Emerald, Meteor Green, Green, and Cat's Eye — feature rare cosmic-green tones with crystalline sparkle effects. Earth Series — Brown, Gold, and Red — deliver warm, grounding palettes. Our Independent Collection includes Brazil White Sand Gold, Brazil Fish Belly White, Van Gogh Impression, Rome Impression, Dijiaer Gray, and Anlan White. View full collection →
A: Chinese marble from reputable quarries meets international standards — ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. Our tolerance: thickness ≤0.5mm, flatness ≤0.3mm/m. Chinese marble offers 30-50% cost savings vs. Italian equivalents of comparable grade, while delivering equivalent performance in hardness and finish quality. We grade every slab: AAA for decorative surfaces, AA for structural applications.
A: Yes. Free sample swatches (100×100mm) for all 13 varieties. Larger sample slabs (300×300mm) available at cost. We also offer WhatsApp video consultations to show you the exact slab in our inventory. Email jasonjin86@gmail.com or WhatsApp +86 135 8649 5532.
A: Standard minimum: one full container (20ft or 40ft). We accommodate smaller trial orders for first-time buyers. LCL (partial container) available through our logistics partners for specific projects.
A: Ocean freight: USA West Coast 15-20 days, USA East Coast 28-35 days, Australia 18-25 days, Middle East 15-22 days, Japan 7-10 days. Air freight: 3-7 days worldwide. All shipments include export documentation and marine insurance.
A: Xinjiang quarry (Northwest China) — source of our Starry Sky and Earth series, known for rare cosmic-green and warm earth-tone marbles. Xi'an quarry (Central China) — premium architectural marbles. Both use digital mining management for precision extraction. Visit our quarry page →
A: Polished (mirror finish), Honed (matte), Brushed (textured), and Leathered. Standard thickness: 18mm/20mm (tiles), 20mm/30mm (slabs). Custom thicknesses available. Edge profiles: eased, beveled, bullnose, ogee.
A: Every batch receives an independently numbered inspection record covering the full lifecycle — quarry extraction → block selection → slab cutting → polishing → final inspection. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. We provide traceability documentation with every shipment so you know exactly which quarry block your slabs came from. Tour our factory →
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