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Mint
04-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
White Marble Buyers, Beware: The Secret No One Tells You Until It's Too Late
New Delhi, Delhi, India – Business Wire India There is a rising concern in the world of architecture, design, and homebuilding that demands urgent attention, a growing malpractice in the marble industry, and the deliberate mislabelling of stones. Too often, homeowners and designers are assured they are purchasing premium marble, only to later discover that what was installed is an entirely different, and often inferior, material. What begins as a dream design decision can quickly turn into a frustrating journey marked by dull surfaces, patchy finishes, and disappointing long-term performance, all telltale signs that the stone was not what it was promised to be. This issue goes beyond isolated incidents. In India, especially, premium-sounding names are frequently misused. Stones are renamed, their origins obscured, and lower-grade substitutes are passed off at luxury prices. A striking example is the misuse of the name 'Michelangelo.' True Michelangelo marble, originally known as Estremoz, comes from Portugal and is known for its elegance and durability. However, many buyers unknowingly receive lookalikes such as Namibian White or other dolomites, which do not deliver the same quality, resilience, or heritage. The mislabelling of marble not only misleads buyers but also erodes trust in an industry that should be rooted in craftsmanship, authenticity, and material truth. Greater awareness, transparency, and accountability are urgently needed both from sellers and within the design ecosystem to protect buyers and preserve the integrity of great design. Disclaimer: This article is a paid publication and does not have journalistic/editorial involvement of Hindustan Times. Hindustan Times does not endorse/subscribe to the content(s) of the article/advertisement and/or view(s) expressed herein. Hindustan Times shall not in any manner, be responsible and/or liable in any manner whatsoever for all that is stated in the article and/or also with regard to the view(s), opinion(s), announcement(s), declaration(s), affirmation(s) etc., stated/featured in the same.
NDTV
03-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
White Marble Buyers, Beware: The Secret No One Tells You Until It's Too Late
New Delhi, Delhi, India - Business Wire India There is a rising concern in the world of architecture, design, and homebuilding that demands urgent attention, a growing malpractice in the marble industry, and the deliberate mislabelling of stones. Too often, homeowners and designers are assured they are purchasing premium marble, only to later discover that what was installed is an entirely different, and often inferior, material. What begins as a dream design decision can quickly turn into a frustrating journey marked by dull surfaces, patchy finishes, and disappointing long-term performance, all telltale signs that the stone was not what it was promised to be. This issue goes beyond isolated incidents. In India, especially, premium-sounding names are frequently misused. Stones are renamed, their origins obscured, and lower-grade substitutes are passed off at luxury prices. A striking example is the misuse of the name "Michelangelo." True Michelangelo marble, originally known as Estremoz, comes from Portugal and is known for its elegance and durability. However, many buyers unknowingly receive lookalikes such as Namibian White or other dolomites, which do not deliver the same quality, resilience, or heritage. The mislabelling of marble not only misleads buyers but also erodes trust in an industry that should be rooted in craftsmanship, authenticity, and material truth. Greater awareness, transparency, and accountability are urgently needed both from sellers and within the design ecosystem to protect buyers and preserve the integrity of great design. Chapter of Design
The Wire
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Wire
White Marble Buyers, Beware: The Secret No One Tells You Until It's Too Late
New Delhi, Delhi, India – Business Wire India There is a rising concern in the world of architecture, design, and homebuilding that demands urgent attention, a growing malpractice in the marble industry, and the deliberate mislabelling of stones. Too often, homeowners and designers are assured they are purchasing premium marble, only to later discover that what was installed is an entirely different, and often inferior, material. What begins as a dream design decision can quickly turn into a frustrating journey marked by dull surfaces, patchy finishes, and disappointing long-term performance, all telltale signs that the stone was not what it was promised to be. This issue goes beyond isolated incidents. In India, especially, premium-sounding names are frequently misused. Stones are renamed, their origins obscured, and lower-grade substitutes are passed off at luxury prices. A striking example is the misuse of the name 'Michelangelo.' True Michelangelo marble, originally known as Estremoz, comes from Portugal and is known for its elegance and durability. However, many buyers unknowingly receive lookalikes such as Namibian White or other dolomites, which do not deliver the same quality, resilience, or heritage. The mislabelling of marble not only misleads buyers but also erodes trust in an industry that should be rooted in craftsmanship, authenticity, and material truth. Greater awareness, transparency, and accountability are urgently needed both from sellers and within the design ecosystem to protect buyers and preserve the integrity of great design. Chapter of Design (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
