What Is Connemara Marble

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.

What is connemara marble.

The marble forms when limestone is heated under pressure. Deposits date back some 600 million years. Connemara marble is a rare form of marble found in the region. Connemara marble inspired artists architects and artisans throughout the world.

Rare and beautiful connemara marble is found exclusively along ireland s rugged wild atlantic coast. With its forty shades of green and its wild patterns it represents perfectly the landscapes of the emerald isle. Its use in jewellery can be regarded as one of ireland s indigenous industries and the quarrying of connemara marble is a centuries old endeavour. It is one of the rarest forms of marble in the world.

These traditions are also reflected in the language connemara is a gaeltacht irish speaking region. Everything from the food on your plate to the music beating out of pubs is infused a unique cultural heritage. Connemara marble is over 900 million years old and is unique to ireland. This irish marble is as unique as the spectacular irish landscape it is found in with green of almost every hue in arresting layers and patterns.

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. Connemara marble is the standout irish geological and gem material and is therefore recognised as the iconic stone of ireland. It is one of the world s oldest minerals and rarest marble in the world. What makes connemara different.

It is typically greenish in colour. Connemara marble is a serpentine rich rock popular since ancient times as a decorative facing stone. Connemara marble can only be found in connemara in west of ireland. Make a striking addition to your irish jewelry collection with our stunning range of connemara marble jewelry.

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.