Cantera stone is a natural quarried product, made of calcite materials. The stone is an igneous stone, formed millions of years ago by extreme volcanic heat and pressure.

     Porous and lightweight, cantera stone is preferred throughout the ages as a building material for its natural beauty, exquisite color varieties, texture and durability. Many ancient buildings and monuments in Mexico, made of cantera stone, have stood the test of time for thousands of years.

     Spanish conquistadors brought with them to America the techniques for carving cantera stone into elaborate and beautiful shapes. The centuries-old artistic technique has remained unchanged in its primitive execution. Each piece is an individually hand carved piece of art, reflecting European elegance and exotic North American designs.