Marble chess sets are made up of individually handcrafted chess pieces with the utmost attention to detail. These chess sets come in a variety of colors and the character of this beautiful stone is brought out in the fine grains, and swirls of brilliant colors. A marble chess set can add an element of style and class to a home's décor if the right color is chosen, allowing the chess fan the joy of this wonderful board game as well as displaying an excellent piece of craftsmanship. These classic board games are also very durable and weighted to give each chess piece a superb feel and controlled balance.
For centuries marble has been a choice in fine construction from our monuments to the palaces for royalty. Since it can be carved into a variety of shapes with great attention to detail, the design is only limited by the imagination of the artist working with this elegant stone. Marble has become a favorite medium for Greek and Roman sculptors and architects; this elegant stone has become a cultural symbol that reflects tradition and refined taste. In folklore, marble is a symbol of the astrological sign Gemini. Pure white marble is a sign of purity. It is also associated with immortality, and an insurer of success in the field of education.
Another stone that is very similar in feel and texture is alabaster and it is also beautiful stone that makes a very appealing chess set. So if you are a fan of chess and like the feel and look of stone alabaster or marble is an excellent choice.
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Recently ChessMaze has launched a reproduction line of antique chess sets, concentrating on the early John Jaques of London designs, adhering to specific styles and maintaining those exacting standards synonomous with quality chess sets produced in that era.
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