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LEADER IN STONE TECHNOLOGY

This two mosaic elements combine the
noble brilliance of precious metal and the mysterious beauty of precious
stone.
Both elements are more than just a magnificent material to look at.
ARGENTO (Silver color)
and ORO (Gold color)
elements are similar to precious stones in its qualities of extreme hardness
(a rating of nine on the Mohs Scale, the second hardest material to Diamond)
and resistance to abrasion and corrosion.
These “ELEMENTS" are indeed worthy of being called “THE THIRD PRECIOUS
METAL".
Through continuous innovation and technological
development, LA MAR DIAMANT strives to contribute to the advancement of the
stone industry, for building industry and furniture application.
Our effort to produce superior products has been widely acknowledged and
proudly we are always
LEADER IN STONE TECHNOLOGY
These two elements AND other elements like, glass mosaic, special colour
stone and semiprecious stone to be used in the inlay, are welcomed by a wide
variety of users.
The “ELEMENT" can be FIXED on any type of support like Marble, Granite,
Plywood, Plastic, Cement, Glass and Metal. Its applications and usage are
limited only by the human imagination.
We inlay (or overlay), the “ELEMENT" as a bas relief or high relief, to make
a wide variety of shapes and designs.
Ornamental Mosaic Elements, are available at
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| Material | Specific Gravity | Mohs Scale | Anti Corrosion | Remarks |
| Oro | 5.3 | 9 | Excellent | Non-Metal, Metallic luster |
| Argento | 5.2 | 9 | Excellent | Non-Metal, Metallic luster |
| Diamond | 3.5 | 10 | Good | Jewel luster, Combustible at 800 ºC |
| Ruby | 4.0 | 9 | Good | Jewel luster |
In the following links are photographs showing possible applications, in ORO & ARGENTO.
For “intarsia” we have used other materials like glass mosaic, wood and
steel.
The possible applications are endless and include “house number”, name on
landscaping stone, plate etc.
(click on hyperlinks for bigger image)
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6.1 – ORO ELEMENT inlay on polished grey granite, in the first floor of the Nomura Securities Building in Osaka (entitled ‘GOING ’). |
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6.2 – ORO Element inlay as above, details of the Central Part in the Main entrance. |
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8.1 –
Utilisation of the “ ELEMENT ’’ for door handle and Diamond – shaped
symbol on the entrance to Tokyo Central Research Centre made out with
ORO and ARGENTO.
8.2 – ORO and
ARGENTO ELEMENT inlay on Red Taivassallo Granite in the entrance hall
floor, Tokyo Central Research Centre. |
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9.1 – ORO and ARGENTO ELEMENT inlay in polished Crema Marfil marble.
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9.2 – ORO inlay in Black Absolute polished granite. |
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10.1 – ORO and ARGENTO inlay in Travertino Classico and Travertino Noce Polished. |
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10.2 – ORO inlay in polished Cremo Marble. |
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11.1 – ORO in lay in Travertino Classico. |
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11.2 + 11.3 + 11.4 - Process of Installation of ORO inlay in Serpeggiante at our factory. |
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12.1 – Futuristic design matching wall and floor. |
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