Seen above: The inside of a 16th century rosary bead carved with a crucifixion scene. For centuries, the cross has been an enduring symbol of faith, serving as a powerful reminder...
C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla buys diamond rings and estate jewelry set with branded diamonds (also known as patented diamond cuts). This diamond jewelry is often more rare than...
As a long-time member of the San Diego jewelers community, we encourage jewelry shoppers to visit the many fabulous jewelry stores in San Diego, which offer a dazzling array of...
At C. Blackburn Jewelers of La Jolla, we love rose gold jewelry. We buy vintage and antique rose gold jewelry to feature in our showcases, and our owner Carl Blackburn...
Seen Above: A custom engagement ring by Carl Blackburn, with a prong set center diamond and pavé set diamonds on the shoulders.If you are buying a diamond engagement ring in...
At C. Blackburn Jewelers of La Jolla, we deal with high quality gemstones every day: from large carat diamonds to precious colored gemstones like emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. When it...
Seen above: A previously-owned Cartier Love Ring fashioned in 750 (18K) white gold, purchased by Carl Blackburn.Few things indicate indicate the never ending nature of love like the circle. The...
Spinel was once known as the great imposter of gemstones. Before the rise of modern gemology, spinel was often mistaken for rubies and sapphires. One of the most famous spinels...
Precious opals have long been used by famous jewelers, such as Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. Louis Comfort Tiffany had a fascination with black opals (using them in brooches, necklaces,...
At one time a guide to men’s jewelry might have started with a look at fashionable watches and ended with a mention of cufflinks and perhaps a tie pin. Most...
Gold is not just a precious metal. It’s one of the most precious, so knowing how to tell if gold is real can boil down to a matter of real...
Perhaps you’ve been shopping for an anniversary ring and fallen in love with one that’s a size too small, or maybe your boyfriend made the typical mistake of buying you...
As San Diego watch buyers, C. Blackburn Jewelers deals exclusively in collectable timepieces from luxury watch brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and Audemars Piguet. We also buy ladies...
C. Blackburn Jewelers not only buys previously-owned diamond jewelry and luxury watches, we also provide collateral loans on your fine jewelry assets, including prestige timepieces such as Rolex, Patek Philippe,...
Seen Above: Custom made antique style engagement ring in 18K yellow gold and platinum, featuring a 3.25 carat natural sapphire, surrounded by Old European Cut diamonds.If you are looking for...