MC...don't let all the negative nancies make you feel bad about your choice. I love quartz tops. By far been my favorite material over the years. I had a client just get REAL MARBLE and within a few days...already a stain on it. Real carrara marble, in my market, is the same price as quartz....so it's not a cost thing. I just prefer quartz. And personally.....I disagree that it lacks beauty.