Four Portuguese dark stones—Ruivina Dark, Ruivina Wavy, Saint Laurent and Viana Green—designed for high-contrast interiors with controlled drama. We source the right lots, lock the batch, and translate the stone into a clean fabrication package.
Black stone is never one note. Within this collection, “black” moves from deep charcoal and graphite to near-black green, with patterns that range from quiet linear threads to bolder, more sculptural movement—and, in the case of Saint Laurent, warm golden accents that add light without turning the surface busy.
In interiors, these stones work precisely because they hold contrast. They sharpen white walls and light woods, make brass and warm metals read richer, and give bathrooms and kitchens a sense of depth that paint and porcelain rarely achieve. Polished finishes amplify clarity and reflectivity—more eveningwear, more “gallery”—while honed finishes pull the color forward and soften reflections for a modern, architectural feel.
Dark materials are unforgiving: slight shifts in undertone, vein density, or resin treatment become obvious once panels sit side by side. That’s why selection and batching matter as much as fabrication. We treat these stones as a composed surface, not as random slabs—reviewing lots, matching tone, defining vein direction, and planning where movement should be continuous versus where it can break naturally.
floors, wall panels, bathrooms (vanities, showers); pair with white marbles or use solo for a warm, monolithic look. Pair with Estremoz White for contrast, or use solo for a warm, monolithic scheme.
Exteriors
façade cladding and paving when engineered; specify honed/brushed or sandblasted (no polish), with movement joints and sealed edges
Finishes
Polished — maximizes shine and contrast; every vein pops.
Light Sandblasted — softens contrast and lightens the perceived tone with a gentle texture.