Grand Antique marble, hailing from the Pyrenees Mountains, is renowned for its striking black-and-white contrast that occurs naturally. This luxurious marble has been highly sought after by the elite since ancient times, with the Romans quarrying it for centuries. Notable landmarks like St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice and Joseph Napoleon’s tomb feature this exquisite marble. However, mining of Grand Antique marble came to a halt almost 70 years ago until a quarryman rediscovered it. Now, a square meter of Grand Antique marble can fetch nearly $2,000.
After being hidden away for decades, the quarry where Grand Antique marble is mined was rediscovered, sparking a renewed interest in this rare and exquisite stone. Through meticulous extraction processes, the quarrymen are able to carefully extract the Grand Antique marble, ensuring that each piece is of the highest quality.
Despite the exclusivity and luxury associated with Grand Antique marble, efforts to extract more of this precious material have led to flooding the market. With a limited supply and high demand, the price of Grand Antique marble has soared, making it one of the most expensive marbles available on the market.
Despite the astronomical price tag, Grand Antique marble has found its way into the homes and establishments of discerning clients who appreciate the rich history and unparalleled beauty of this rare marble. From luxurious mansions to grand hotels, Grand Antique marble is a symbol of opulence and sophistication.
As the demand for Grand Antique marble continues to grow, efforts to extract more from the quarry have been met with challenges. However, the future market for this exquisite marble remains promising, with collectors and connoisseurs willing to pay top dollar for a piece of history and luxury.
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Had never heard of grand antique marble before this video
wow
Me watching this video about expensive stuff while having $5.36 in my bank acc
Nice
If it's that precious, why cant they find a way to extract it that doesnt involve dropping it off a cliff and smashing it?
Can't they fake marble with polymers?
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Please explain the process behind losing a quarry for 70 years
Artificially limiting how much they extract won't spare the quarry. It's not like the marble regenerates. It's all about selling less for more.
That big fall looked unnecessarily wasteful, the whole block tumbled in what looked the worst way possible
If there is 60k on the line I would try some Egyptian pyramid voodoo to salvage more of it, especially since it's apparently so rare it only exists in that quarry
It probably got abandoned because it was right after ww2 ended. Europe was in shambles and people were more worried about putting food on the table and rebuilding. So demand for certain luxury goods would not have been as high. That along with bad weather, workers being sent to focus more on projects that rebuild the nation, and etc was probably the reason why it got abandoned.
why? your science can't equal nature
The wealthy demand, the poor provide destroying the planet in the process. Down with the Bourgeoisie!
They would be $60K richer if they had just rented an inflatable bouncy castle to cushion the fall