Cutting-edge technology and stone production techniques are enabling manufacturers to thinly slice semiprecious stone and create mineral-imbedded quartz for use in luminous countertops with a resounding wow factor.

The Spanish firm Cosentino creates countertops from semiprecious stones such as amethyst, labradorite, rose quartz and jasper — some of which can be backlit for a rich, glowing effect. The countertops, available in 1.25-inch slabs, are handcrafted because of each stone’s value and uniqueness, said Lorenzo Marquez, vice president of marketing. Part of the Prexury line, the counters retail for about $385 a square foot and can be seen in the company’s Sterling showroom.

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