Summary: Natural stone is a highly desired construction material, but one that can empty the wallet with high labor and shipping costs. Cultured StoneĀ® has been used for over thirty years and is much improved from its early days. Even with close examination, today's manufactured stone, made from concrete, can be very difficult to tell apart from natural stone. Except for the lack of weight and sans the hole in your pocket, Cultured StoneĀ® veneer products will fool the most discerning eye and can be used to create many exciting projects in and around your home.