Our Story
The Story
Behind the Stone
Some things are too beautiful to throw away. Forty-five years of stone mastery — and a refusal to let extraordinary materials go to waste.
Born from a
craftsman's refusal
to waste beauty.
For 45 years, Terry has worked with some of the most extraordinary natural stone in the world — White Carrara marble from Italy, Black Absolute granite, and more. As a stone fabricator in Southern California, he has spent decades cutting, polishing, and installing these magnificent materials in some of the most prestigious homes and properties on the West Coast.
But something always bothered him. Every project left remnants — sink cutouts, edge pieces, and offcuts too small for countertops but too beautiful to discard.
These beautiful pieces of marble and granite still had so much potential. Terry saw an opportunity to transform them into something useful rather than allowing them to go to waste.
That's where Craftsman Stoneworks was born.
Stone with a
story to tell.
Thousands of years in the making, every piece of natural stone carries its own remarkable character. Veins of color, intricate patterns, and subtle variations tell a story that nature will never repeat.
From the timeless elegance of Italian Carrara marble to the rich, expressive colors of Brazilian agate, each stone brings something entirely its own to our designs.
We carefully select and shape these materials into objects that celebrate their natural beauty. No two pieces are exactly alike — and that's precisely what makes them special.
Nature creates the beauty. We give it a purpose.
Years of Mastery
Nearly five decades of hands-on stone fabrication experience, bringing generations of natural beauty into everyday life through skilled craftsmanship.
One of a Kind
Every piece of natural stone has its own distinctive colors, veining, and character. No two are exactly alike.
Craftsman's Vision
Original designs that bring the beauty of stone into everyday life.
Where mastery
meets obsession.
Terry's dedication to his craft has taken him around the world — including traveling with the Stone Fabricators Alliance to visit the legendary Carrara marble quarries in Italy, where Michelangelo sourced stone for his sculptures. Standing at the source of this celebrated marble, he deepened the knowledge and appreciation he brings to his work.
Featured in stone and tile industry publications, and with nearly five decades of hands-on expertise, Terry brings a lifetime of stone fabrication experience to Craftsman Stoneworks.
From our original handcrafted designs to our carefully selected housewares, our collection reflects an appreciation for the beauty and character of stone.
Handcrafted
Our original stone accessories are handcrafted in Southern California.
Thoughtful Materials
We work with repurposed marble and granite, carefully sourced agate, and other materials selected for their distinctive character.
Expert
45 years of personal stone fabrication experience behind our original designs.
Unique
Natural variations in stone give each piece its own distinctive appearance.
Stone Crafted for
the Way You Live.
Thank you for taking the time to learn our story. Whether you choose one of our original handcrafted designs or a piece from our carefully curated housewares collection, we hope it brings the beauty and character of stone into your everyday life.
We appreciate you being part of the Craftsman Stoneworks story.