Carrara marble is one of the most prestigious marbles in the world. A slab can cost up to $400 per ... Last year, 1.2 million tons of blocks crossed the Italian border to China, the United States ...

And calacatta is one of the world's most expensive types of marble. It's more than double the price of carrara marble, yet mined in the same mountains. But the key to calacatta's price is its rarity.

Good-quality marbles, such as the world-famous products from Carrara, Italy ... up nine expert tips on how to choose the perfect slab of marble—and answered a few common questions—so if ...