I think it's gorgeous but YOU have to love it as it's an investment and something you'll have long term. If you're unsure...keep searching!

What size is the island? I think the large chunk of pure white at the left would really bother me if I had to look at it on the edge of my island.

I personally LOVE the piece. I think if you want it honed though, you purchase it honed already and then your fabricator will cut it for you. I was looking for a honed piece of Carrera and came upon a leathered finish in it which I think is even more forgiving than honed, but just as cool. It still has some of the warmer tones in it, as well. I think if your perimeter is soapstone, this would be a lovely compliment. Also, I am guessing this piece is not 12K$,..... mine was really very reasonable, so I was able to put the $$ that I saved and had an ogee edge fabricated on my for a 5 x 8 island. It was not much extra but the edging detail is awesome. Hope this helps-good luck, it's worth making sure you love it!

Her fabricator should be able to hone it without any problems. :)

The price of Calcutta marble will vary substantially depending on the grade of the block quarried. A good quality slab of Calcutta will have you splurging $$$ on a counter top that will scratch stain and etch just as easy as a cheaper marble like Carrera. My suggestion would be to substitute it with a Quartz that looks like it. In the last year Quartz manufactures have really done a decent job mimicking the movement and elegance of natural marbles and quartzite's. For your interests in Calcutta I would suggest zodiacs "natura" (photo attached) it's as close as u can get with a Quartz and it won't bust the bank and you get peace of mind maintenance wise. An even closer substitute to Calcutta marble is neoliths "Calcutta" this is a porcelain that is almost a perfect match but I believe more expensive.( sorry no picture google it)

Here I googled it for you ;) neoliths "Calcutta."

Thank you thank you for all of the feedback!! UI went with the slab because the color combinations hones are just fantastic and I haven't seen it in any other slabs. @Presidio the island is 60x86 and I can use the upper right corner to eliminate the white area. What are your thoughts on a 2" eased edge on the island? I am now hedging on the perimeter and whether to do it the same or vary it. I know that soapstone will require some work. My local supplier has beautiful gray soapstone that I really like. I love pietra cardosa but heard feedback about etching which is probably more apparent with a dark surface. My kitchen is in a PA 300 year old farmhouse, early 1700s-early 1900s additions. We are installing wide plank reclaimed oak and there is a brick fireplace with a barn beam mantle on one side of the room. My style is a bit of transitional mix. I love patina and live finishes. I was contemplating doing unlaquered brass or burnished brass hardware but don't know if it is too trendy. Cabinets are BM White Dove and island is a medium distressed gray with a glaze. After many sleepless nights I caved and ordered a Lacanche Citeaux in French Blue (navy) with brass knobs as my pop of color. I originally order Faience (light gray) but the color looked baby blue in my kitchen so I changed it. Thank you so much for your feedback everyone!! SO SO Helpful and a lifesaver!

Beautiful!