Unconfirmed reports said officers found swords, rope and a body bag when they apprehended the pair, aged 33 and 30, near Stone's country home in Devon.
Both men are understood to have had maps and aerial photos of the property.
The 24-year-old singer's spokeswoman said police had been in contact with the star.
The suspects were detained around 10am on Monday morning after being seen driving a red Fiat Punto in the quiet lanes near the star's home in rural Cullompton.
Her neighbours are said to have foiled the plot after reporting the pair behaving suspiciously around the property.
According to the Sunday Times Rich list 24-year-old Stone has a £9m fortune
They were initially arrested on Monday morning on suspicion of having an offensive weapon and planning a burglary.
But Sky News understands the men - from the Manchester area - are now being held on conspiracy to rob and murder the singer, who is said to have a £9m fortune.
Stone, a friend of Prince William and Kate Middleton and a guest at their wedding, is not believed to have been home at the time.
Earlier Sky News filmed a white sports car leaving the house with a person covered by a blanket in the front passenger seat. It is not clear if it was the singer.
Detective Inspector Steve Parker, leading the investigation, said: "The two men in custody had in their possession information relating to an individual in the Cullompton area and items which lead us to suspect that they may have intended to commit a criminal offence.
"We're unable to say anymore at this time but I would like to thank the local residents for reporting the suspicious car."
Stone, who has sold more than 10 million albums, is due to go on a European tour in a few weeks.
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