Everything You Need to Know About Sourcing Natural Stone from China
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CONTACT USA: 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 jin@thestarrystone.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 →
A: The process is straightforward with a factory-direct supplier. Step 1: Select your stone and request samples. Step 2: Confirm quantity, finish, and thickness. Step 3: Receive proforma invoice with FOB or CIF pricing. Step 4: Arrange payment (T/T or L/C). Step 5: We prepare export documentation - commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate, and bill of lading. Step 6: Ocean freight (15-35 days depending on destination) or air freight (3-7 days for urgent orders). Step 7: Customs clearance at your port with a local broker. We provide full documentation support and can recommend freight forwarders in your country. Start your order →
A: Factory-direct purchasing eliminates 30-50% middleman markups, gives you complete quality transparency from quarry to delivery, enables custom orders (bespoke cuts, thicknesses, finishes), ensures consistent supply for large projects, and allows direct communication with the production team. As a quarry owner with our own 120,000 sqm processing center, STARRY STONE offers full supply chain visibility that distributors simply cannot match. Tour our factory →
A: White marble is the top export category (Brazil White Sand Gold, Fish Belly White, Anlan White quartzite), especially for luxury kitchens and bathrooms. Unique green marbles (Starry Sky Emerald, Meteor Green, Starry Green) are exclusive to Chinese quarries and highly sought-after. Brown and gold tones (Earth Brown, Earth Gold) are trending for hospitality projects. Red marble (Earth Red) serves statement interiors. Grey marble (Dijiaer Gray) leads contemporary architecture demand. Rare artistic stones (Van Gogh Impression, Rome Impression) are prized for one-of-a-kind signature projects. Browse all 13 varieties →
A: Look for these indicators: quarry ownership (ask for photos, licenses, GPS location), factory certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001), processing scale (120,000+ sqm facility = industrial operation, not a trading office), export history (ask for reference markets and recent shipment docs), third-party verification (check StoneContact, Alibaba Trade Assurance, Made-in-China listings), and sample consistency (request current production samples). STARRY STONE welcomes factory visits and video calls to verify our Xinjiang and Xi'an quarry operations. Schedule a video tour →