Jerusalem Stone is a distinguished limestone originating from Israel, celebrated for its timeless beige and cream hues. This natural stone features a fine, uniform grain with subtle variations that enhance its classic aesthetic. It is widely used for interior flooring, wall cladding, and exterior facades, offering durability and elegance. Suitable finishes include honed, polished, and brushed surfaces to suit diverse design needs. Marmi di Carrara supplies Jerusalem Stone in blocks, 2/3 cm slabs, and cut-to-size pieces, ensuring precise delivery for your project. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase, allowing you to verify the specific shade and texture. Discover the authentic character of this Israeli limestone and request a quote for your next architectural endeavor.
Petrographic description
Jerusalem Stone is typically a fine-grained, beige limestone characterized by a uniform texture and warm, earthy tones.
Jerusalem Stone is a Limestone quarried in Israel, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICILLS00011. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every limestone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Jerusalem Stone: complete guide
Overview
Jerusalem Stone is a limestone, sometimes dolomitic, with a warm golden-beige colour. It is chosen for the light it reflects and its link with one of the oldest building traditions in the Mediterranean.
History and origin
This name refers to several limestones and dolomites quarried in the hills around Jerusalem, used for millennia in the city's architecture. Even today, local building regulations require façades to be clad in stone, which gives Jerusalem its typical golden colour. On the international market it is offered in numerous varieties and finishes. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background ranges from cream to golden beige, with slight mottling, pinkish veins or small inclusions depending on the variety. Differences between slabs and between varieties are significant and should be chosen with care. Split, bush-hammered or antiqued finishes bring out the character of the stone, while honed makes it more refined.
Uses
It is ideal for façades, boundary walls, outdoor paving, stairs, interior cladding and floors. In the more compact varieties it is also suitable for bathrooms; for kitchen worktops it is not recommended because of its sensitivity to acids.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and neutral detergents; outdoors, a breathable water repellent reduces stains and films. Avoid acids, which corrode the surface and alter its colour.
- Classification
- limestone / dolomite (trade name covering several varieties)
- Density
- approx. 2,300-2,600 kg/m³ (indicative, depending on the variety)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3-4
- Water absorption
- low to medium, depending on the variety
- Main use
- façades, floors, cladding
- Acid resistance
- low to medium: the dolomitic varieties are somewhat more resistant
FAQ
Is Jerusalem Stone suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Jerusalem Stone per m²?
Indicative price from €105/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Jerusalem Stone shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
