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hi! I posted last year and sit here almost 8 months later with my EMPERADOR DARK polished marble counter tops ( a rich chocolate brown with white veining) with an organic chiseled edge (no, you don't snag a knit shirt on it- its chiseled but the rough edges are smoothed so they are safe). I am in marble heaven:) They are just incredibly gorgeous, as I hoped they would be. Now, do they scratch easily?, yeah my ceramic utensil canisters left some scratches...no big deal, I just added small felt furniture pads to the ceramic stuff on the counter ( canisters, fruit bowls, etc..) and to all stuff that sits on the counter. Did my Pampered Chef stoneware leave a light scratch too? yes, again if you want pristine counters use towels under neath while using questionable stuff. Do granite counters scratch? yes, I see friends & family ones that show wear. Regarding marble,I say embrace the imperfection of marble, the beauty in the wear of it as it begins to show its "age". Do I ever regret getting marble countertops ? No, their beauty far outweighs an occasional scratch...there is beauty in imperfection & marble is so unique & just plain lovely. I say get what makes you happy, and you can't go wrong...ps visitor's to our home love the marble as much as I do- everyone has boring granite, so they are delighted to see the use of marble as an alternate stone to granite