Cobblestones & Belgian Blocks (Belgium Blocks) are the oldest masonry products used for paving stones and edges. Cobblestones have rounded edges as a result of originally being cut from river rocks, but anything cut with rounded edges can be considered a cobble shape as manufactured paving stone companies produce their own cobble shaped products. Belgian blocks are cut from granite and are truly block shaped. They used to be used for ship ballasts on vessels that primarily traded between America and Belgium. That earned them the names Belgian or Belgium blocks even though they don’t originate from Belgium.

If you are looking for an “old world” feel for your project then using cobblestones and belgian blocks for your paving stones and edges is the way to go. 9 Brothers Building Supply stocks a collection of high quality manufactured and natural cobbles & blocks from top brands and distributors. Stop on in to one of our locations in Brentwood or Riverhead and we’ll guide you to the products perfect for your project!