| Marble is considered to be one of the great building | | | | Many people purchase marble chess sets as |
| materials in existence. For many centuries it has been | | | | decoration. They buy the set in colors that compliment |
| used in the construction of buildings ranging from | | | | the rest of the room and leave the set displayed on a |
| monuments, to temples, to palaces. Marble is sturdy as | | | | table or pedestal. This is a good option for people |
| well as beautiful and can be carved into nearly any | | | | looking for a unique way to show their appreciation for |
| shape. The artist's imagination provides the only | | | | chess while adding character and class to a room. |
| limitation when using marble as a medium for a chess | | | | However, marble chess sets are not just for |
| set. | | | | decoration. The pieces are sturdy and heavy enough |
| Marble chess sets are also among the most beautiful. | | | | that they will not break except under extreme |
| They are expertly crafted because the pieces are | | | | conditions. Marble chess sets are weighted to insure |
| carved individually and often with extremely fine detail. | | | | that the pieces are well balanced and will not fall over. |
| Marble chess sets can come in a variety of colors but | | | | The marble chessboards are also heavy enough so |
| the most common combination is black and white. | | | | they can be used outside. |
| Black and tan, green and white, and red and white are | | | | Marble chess sets are beautiful as well as functional. |
| just three of the unique color combinations also | | | | They look like miniature sculptures and are designed |
| available. The marble itself looks stunning with its rich | | | | for play as well as for their appearance. A fine marble |
| color, fine grain, and beautiful natural swirls. Marble | | | | chess set is perfect for both decoration and regular |
| chess sets often look like miniature monuments. | | | | use. |