1 Kings 5:17

King Solomon command that they cut fine large stones for the foundation of the Temple.

1 Kings 6:7

The stones with which the Temple was built were prepared at the quarry. That way there was no noise made by hammers, axes, or any other iron tools as the Temple was built.

1 Chronicles 22:2

So David gave orders to assemble the foreigners living in Israel. He appointed stonecutters from among them to prepare dressed stone for building the house of God.

1 Kings 7:9

From the foundation to the roof, all these buildings, including the large courtyard, were built with high-grade stone blocks. The stone blocks were cut to size and trimmed with saws on their inner and outer faces.

Isaiah 28:16

Therefore this is what The Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation. It is a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.

1 Corinthians 3:11-12

No other foundation can be laid than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:6-7

The scriptures say: I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, chosen and precious (Isaiah 28:16). He who believes in him will not be disappointed (shamed).

Revelation 21:14-21

The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.

General references

Bible References

Costly stones

1 Kings 6:7
The stones with which the Temple was built were prepared at the quarry. That way there was no noise made by hammers, axes, or any other iron tools as the Temple was built.
1 Kings 7:9
From the foundation to the roof, all these buildings, including the large courtyard, were built with high-grade stone blocks. The stone blocks were cut to size and trimmed with saws on their inner and outer faces.
1 Chronicles 22:2
So David gave orders to assemble the foreigners living in Israel. He appointed stonecutters from among them to prepare dressed stone for building the house of God.
Isaiah 28:16
Therefore this is what The Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation. It is a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.
1 Corinthians 3:11
No other foundation can be laid than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:6
The scriptures say: I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, chosen and precious (Isaiah 28:16). He who believes in him will not be disappointed (shamed).
Revelation 21:14
The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

General references

Proverbs 24:27
Prepare your outside work. Make it fit for yourself in the field. After that build your house.