Giallo Dorato is a classic Italian limestone that showcases a warm yellow and gold palette, with subtle veining and a fine, uniform grain. Harvested from the Vicenza region, this stone offers a timeless elegance suitable for both interior and exterior applications, including flooring, wall cladding, and decorative panels. Its natural durability and low porosity make it ideal for polished or honed finishes, while a brushed or satin texture can enhance its rustic charm. Marmi di Carrara supplies Giallo Dorato in high‑quality blocks and 2–3 cm slabs, ready for custom cutting and accompanied by photographic references of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
It is a sedimentary limestone with fossil inclusions, sourced from the Vicenza area and geologically assigned to the Eocene age (about 70 million years ago).
Giallo Dorato is a Limestone quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITLS00741. Its dominant tone is yellow & gold, with a fossiliferous texture.
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.
FAQ
Is Giallo Dorato 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 Giallo Dorato per m²?
Indicative price from €90/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 Giallo Dorato 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.
