There are various materials that are used in the production of chess sets. While it is true that wood and metal are the undisputed champions of chess set popularity, there are still several materials that give chess pieces a unique look. Materials that have been proven time and time again to provide some of the best manifestations, from blocks of insignificant substance to amazing chess pieces. These materials include Marble, Alabaster and Glass.

By choosing one of these materials, a chess player must realize that they have made the decision to distinguish themselves and separate themselves from the rest of the pack. Without exception, chess sets that are made from these beautiful materials are durable, tough enough for everyday play, and eye-catching enough to proudly display for anyone to display in their home.

Marble chess sets.

Marble is an amazing material. No processing required to bring out your natural style. A piece of marble typically has three dominant colors that make it stand out, with various shades of those colors spread throughout the marble. It is something that has been sought for centuries. From the governmental arenas of the past to the home of the present, marble is a material that has been selected to enhance the tastes of a refined palette. The Senate of Rome itself was clad in beautiful marble. Chess sets that are made of marble have been sought after for several years. When master craftsmen first created marble chess sets, they were instant hits. Seeing the colored marble lines intertwined with each other, traversing the curves and lines of the chess pieces, one can avoid stopping and looking at the chess piece. What makes the sets even more desirable is the reasonable price these materials can fetch for a chess player.

Alabaster chess sets.

Alabaster is another unique material that has been used in chess sets for many years. Alabaster is desirable as a chess set because of the unique way light hits it. Alabaster is almost translucent, and the resulting chess set is almost hypnotic and mesmerizing. It is worth noting that while alabaster is a durable material that will not deteriorate over time, it is brittle and can splinter. Although this exists, most chess players respect their investment enough to allow anything to happen to the chess pieces.

Crystal chess sets.

Cleansed. Neat. Easy. They are all descriptions of chess sets that are made of glass. Opposite colors for black and white chess pieces are usually not possible for glass chess sets. The white pieces are often clear glass and the black pieces are frosted glass. The chessboard follows the same pattern. While glass chess is simple in nature, it is still an eye-catching solution, which is also reasonably priced.

With any selection of the above materials for a chess set, the result will be a set that will be proudly displayed in any chess player’s home. Its beauty can even make guests want to come watch a game.