New Arrivals
New Arrivals
The Stones That Just Landed.
This is the collection we check first.
New sapphires.
New diamonds.
Freshly cut gemstones.
New parcels.
And the occasional stone we probably bought because nobody in the room could stop looking at it.
At Caleb B. Quashen International, our New Arrivals collection is where the latest loose gemstones and natural diamonds show up first.
Some have just returned from the cutter.
Some are new sourcing finds.
Some are stones we have been waiting months to get our hands on.
And because most of what we carry is one of a kind, “new arrival” does not necessarily mean there will be another one behind it.
Fresh from the Cutter
A lot can happen between rough and finished stone.
A piece of sapphire rough may become a precision radiant.
A diamond may end up in an antique-inspired or Mughal-style cut.
A crystal with strange zoning may turn into a completely custom shape because cutting it conventionally would have ruined the best part.
This page is where many of those finished stones appear first.
We do not cut every piece to fit a standard template.
We look at the rough, figure out what is actually there, and work from that.
Sometimes the obvious shape wins.
Sometimes it absolutely does not.
New Loose Sapphires
Sapphire is always changing around here.
New arrivals may include:
Heated.
Untreated.
And stones from origins including Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Montana, Tanzania, Nigeria, and other producing regions.
A newly listed sapphire might be a classic blue.
Or it might be yellow, teal, blue, and green all in the same stone.
That range is why sapphire remains one of the biggest parts of what we do.
New Natural Diamonds
Our newest diamonds do not all follow the traditional white-round-brilliant formula.
You may find:
Matched pairs.
Unusual shapes.
And diamonds with fluorescence strong enough to become part of the personality of the stone.
We appreciate technically exceptional diamonds.
We also appreciate the weird ones.
Sometimes especially the weird ones.
New Colored Gemstones
New Arrivals is also where newly listed tanzanite, tourmaline, spinel, garnet, aquamarine, opal, peridot, emerald, green beryl, and other natural gemstones may appear.
Inventory changes constantly.
A parcel of spinel may arrive one week.
New Skardu peridot the next.
A strange tourmaline crystal after that.
There is no fixed schedule for interesting material.
That is part of the fun.
Origin Matters
We source gemstones from producing regions around the world.
Sri Lanka.
Madagascar.
Montana.
Tanzania.
Pakistan.
Canada.
South Africa.
Nigeria.
Vietnam.
Australia.
And other localities depending on the material.
When origin is known, we include it in the listing.
It gives context about where the stone formed and can help explain color, inclusions, mining history, or why the material looks the way it does.
But origin alone never makes us buy a stone.
The stone still has to be good.
Treatment Is Listed Stone by Stone
New arrivals may include both treated and untreated gemstones.
That is normal.
Heat treatment is common in certain gem categories.
Other stones may be completely untreated.
Emerald may be clarity enhanced.
Some materials are rarely treated at all.
There is no honest blanket statement that covers every gemstone we sell.
So we do not make one.
Known treatment information is listed on the individual product page.
New Cuts, Not Just New Stones
Some of our favorite arrivals are stones we already knew before they were finished.
The rough goes out.
Then it comes back as something completely different.
Old European-inspired designs.
And custom cuts that are difficult to describe until you actually see them.
Cutting is not an afterthought for us.
It is part of the stone.
See the Stone in Motion
A gemstone can look completely different once it moves.
Parti colors shift.
Step facets turn on and off.
Opal flashes appear and disappear.
Fluorescence shows up under UV.
Tanzanite changes as the viewing direction changes.
That is why we photograph and video our stones from multiple angles whenever possible.
The still image gets you started.
The video usually tells you more.
For Custom Jewelry
New Arrivals is a good place to start if you are looking for a center stone before designing a custom piece.
Find the stone first.
Then build around it.
A custom trillion sapphire may dictate the entire ring.
An Asscher-cut diamond may call for something architectural.
A portrait-cut spinel may need a setting made specifically for its outline.
A long tourmaline may completely change the proportions of the design.
The stone does not need to fit the jewelry.
The jewelry can fit the stone.
For Designers & Trade Clients
Jewelry designers and qualified trade clients can also use New Arrivals as a first look at recently added inventory.
If you are sourcing for a specific client, waiting for a particular color, or trying to find something outside the usual commercial assortment, check back often.
Better yet, tell us what you are looking for.
We are constantly sourcing and cutting new material, and not every request starts with something already listed on the website.
Why Check Back?
Because this page does not stay the same.
A stone gets listed.
Someone buys it.
Another comes back from the cutter.
A new parcel arrives.
A sourcing trip turns up something unexpected.
Then the whole collection shifts again.
That is what happens when most of the inventory is natural and one of a kind.
We cannot promise the stone you like will still be here next week.
We can promise there will eventually be another strange rock to look at.
New Arrivals Questions
What qualifies as a New Arrival?
This collection contains recently added gemstones and diamonds, including newly sourced material and stones that have recently returned from cutting.
How often are new gemstones added?
Inventory is updated regularly as new material arrives and cutting projects are completed.
There is no fixed release schedule.
Are the New Arrivals natural gemstones?
Our gemstones and diamonds are natural unless an individual product listing clearly states otherwise.
Are all New Arrivals untreated?
No.
Treatment varies by gemstone and by individual stone.
Known treatment information is disclosed on the product listing.
What types of gemstones appear in New Arrivals?
New listings may include sapphires, natural diamonds, tanzanite, tourmaline, spinel, garnet, aquamarine, opal, peridot, emerald, green beryl, and other natural gemstones.
Are New Arrivals one of a kind?
Many are.
Most of our inventory consists of individual natural gemstones and diamonds, so an exact replacement may not be available once a stone sells.
Can a New Arrival be reserved for custom jewelry?
Contact us if you are interested in a particular stone for a custom project.
Availability is always subject to whether the gemstone has already sold.
Do jewelry designers get access to New Arrivals?
Qualified trade clients can shop our available inventory and may register for trade access.
If you are sourcing for a specific project, contact us with the details and we can also help look for suitable material.
Can CBQ source something similar if a New Arrival sells?
Possibly.
Natural gemstones are never guaranteed to have an exact match, but if you tell us what you liked about the original stone — color, size, origin, cut, budget, or overall look — we can see what may be available.