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Red Sea Pebble A genuinely exotic-looking blend — white quartz mixed with red, green and yellow agate — Red Sea Pebble brings a warm, varied palette to memorial work and decorative projects. Each pebble carries its own colour story, so a finished cover never looks uniform: it looks alive. The standout pairing is with deep red granite headstones. Set against Paradiso, Aurora Red or Pandora, the warm reds and creams of Red Sea Pebble pick up the granite tones beautifully and lift the whole memorial. Where Red Sea Pebble works best Most often chosen for memorial use, where its warm-toned blend complements red granites particularly well. The mix of natural agate and quartz also makes it a striking choice for terrazzo: Memorial gardens and grave dressing — used as a full blanket cover on memorials with red, brown or warm-grey granite headstones. Memorial pairings — particularly good against Paradiso, Aurora Red and Pandora granite headstones and surrounds, where the warm reds of the pebble complement the granite directly. Terrazzo flooring — used as a feature aggregate where a varied, exotic-looking palette is wanted in the finished polish. Decorative borders and feature areas in residential and commercial landscape work. Top dressing for planters and pots — the warm tones contrast beautifully with green foliage. The look, the feel, and the natural variation The blend is the headline feature. White quartz forms the base and provides the brightness; red, green and yellow agate add the warmth, depth and individual character. No two pebbles look identical, and the proportion of each colour can shift slightly between batches because the agate is a natural mineral. That batch-to-batch variation is part of the charm. It’s also worth knowing about practically: if you’re laying a large memorial or matching to an existing installation, order a sample bag first to confirm the colour mix before committing to a full delivery. The variation sits within a normal range, but two orders placed weeks apart may not look exactly identical. Sizes, packaging and how much to order Pebble sizes range from 10 to 20 mm, supplied by the bag for memorial and decorative use. Available in a range of quantities — from a single 25 kg bag for a small project up to multi-bag orders for full grave covers or memorial work at scale. Use case Coverage guide 1 × 25 kg bag ~0.25 m² at decorative depth (50 mm) 4 × 25 kg bags ~1 m² at decorative depth Average single Irish grave (full cover) ~6 × 25 kg bags Sample bag (4–5 pebbles) For confirming colour mix before a larger order Use the Online Calculator to work out the exact quantity for your area, and request a sample first if exact tone matters — particularly if you’re matching the pebble to an existing red granite headstone. FAQs Why does the colour mix vary between batches? The pebble blend includes natural agate, which carries genuine variation in tone and pattern. The proportion of red, green and yellow agate can shift slightly between batches, and individual pebbles are never identical. Order a sample first if exact matching matters to your project. Which headstones pair best with Red Sea Pebble? The warm reds of Paradiso, Aurora Red and Pandora granite are the natural pairings — the pebble’s red agate picks up the granite directly. The blend also works well with light grey or warm-grey granite where the white quartz lifts the surround. Can I use Red Sea Pebble in a terrazzo floor? Yes. The mix of quartz and agate gives a varied, characterful look in a polished terrazzo finish. Many designers use it in residential and small commercial terrazzo installs where a richer, more natural-looking aggregate is wanted. Need a sample or help choosing the right quantity? Call our team or use live chat. We’ve been advising memorial masons, designers and homeowners across Ireland for over twenty years and we’re happy to talk you through pairing, quantity and what to expect from each batch.