StoneGPS
China's Significant Stone Pattern Search and Supplier Directory Platform
The essential B2B tool for stone professionals — search patterns, locate suppliers, and source materials instantly.
Explore StoneGPSWhat is StoneGPS?
StoneGPS (stonegps.cn) is China's definitive stone industry digital repository — built to solve the core challenge of identifying and sourcing natural stone materials. As a significant stone pattern database and supplier directory in China, it serves as the industry's reference standard for professionals worldwide.
Think of it as GPS for stone: you provide a pattern, photo, or name, and StoneGPS maps it to the exact material, its origin quarry, verified suppliers, and comparable alternatives.
StoneGPS is built and maintained by Apexstone's own software engineering team. The stone information is manually collected and entered by our in-house procurement team across the major slab markets in China's primary stone supply hubs — Shuitou and Yunfu — capturing each market's inventory firsthand. It serves Apexstone as a working platform to track market trends and hotspots, while remaining an open platform where stone professionals, architects and designers across China can browse patterns, select samples and seek sourcing consultation.
Platform Capabilities
Pattern Recognition & Search
Search by image, pattern name, or quarry origin. The database catalogs thousands of stone types with high-resolution pattern photography.
Verified Supplier Directory
Access a curated network of verified Chinese stone suppliers, factories, and traders. Each listing includes production capacity, certifications, and contact details.
Material Comparison
Compare stones side by side — color, veining, finish, price range, and suitability for different applications.
Real-Time Availability
Check current stock levels, block availability, and lead times directly from participating suppliers.
How Apexstone Uses StoneGPS
We leverage StoneGPS at every stage of the procurement and production cycle:
Material Identification
When clients provide a reference photo, we use pattern recognition to identify the exact stone type and its quarry source.
Alternative Sourcing
If a specified material is unavailable or over budget, we find visually comparable alternatives from verified suppliers.
Quality Verification
Cross-reference supplier claims against the database's pattern records to ensure material consistency.
New Material Discovery
Stay current with newly cataloged stone types and emerging quarry sources for design innovation.
Integrated Sourcing Advantage
StoneGPS is not a standalone tool in our workflow — it is integrated directly into our pre-sales technical support and raw material procurement processes. When you send us a sample photo or a specification, our team uses the platform to identify the material, verify availability, and provide you with accurate pricing and lead times.
This means faster responses, more accurate quotes, and confidence that the material delivered matches the material specified — even for complex or rare stone types.
Need Help Finding a Specific Stone?
Send us a photo or specification and our team will identify, source, and quote it — backed by the full StoneGPS database.
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