A typical full-size curling stone for club or competition use costs roughly 500–900 USD (or GBP) per stone when new , depending on the granite and specs. That means a full sheet’s set of 16 new stones often runs well into the five-figure range for top-end gear.

Quick Scoop

  • Standard new club-quality granite stones: about 500–900 USD (or similar in GBP) per stone.
  • High-spec / Olympic-level stones: often 600–750+ per stone , so around 9,600–12,000+ for a full set of 16.
  • Remanufactured / refurbished stones: commonly a bit under brand-new , e.g., several thousand less per set than brand-new top-spec stones.
  • Used older stones: can drop to roughly 200–350 per stone depending on condition and granite type.

Why They’re So Expensive

Curling stones are made from very specific, very durable granite, and only a small number of quarries supply the material for top-level play. One famous source is Ailsa Craig in Scotland, whose granites are used in Olympic stones and are controlled under exclusive extraction rights.

The costs build up from:

  1. Quarrying limited high-quality granite blocks.
  2. Transporting and machining the heavy stone into precise shapes.
  3. Finishing, inserting special running surfaces, and tight quality-control to keep stones matched in weight and behavior.

Because a good set can last for decades with maintenance, clubs treat stones as long-term capital investments rather than disposable equipment.

Price Ranges in Practice

Below is a rough feel for what different buyers might see today (numbers approximate and vary by supplier, currency, and region):

  • Community club outfitting one sheet (16 stones)
    • Mid-range new stones: often low-to-mid five figures for the full set.
* Remanufactured set: several thousand less than new, but still a major purchase.
  • Elite / Olympic-spec sets
    • Around 600–750+ per stone , i.e., 9,600–12,000+ for 16.
  • Individual / collector
    • Single used club stone for decoration or home use: often a few hundred if you can find one being retired.

Mini FAQ

Are there cheap “curling stones” for fun?
Yes. There are lightweight junior stones and plastic/alternative sets for schools or floor curling that cost far less per “stone,” but they’re not made from the same granite or to the same specs.

Do prices change over time?
Yes. With limited granite sources, shipping costs, and rising demand around Winter Olympics and social-media spikes, prices and wait times can move up, especially for elite stones.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.