Carl Blackburn Testimonials

We reached out to Carl to sell around 25 pieces of estate jewelry. His response time was impressive, and he followed up on the same day. His secretary was excellent and arranged an appointment for us promptly. Carl took his time explaining the pricing, appraisals, value, and process, making us feel at ease selling to him. We had a fantastic experience throughout and highly recommend him to others.

I asked Carl to evaluate some family heirloom jewelry that I wanted to sell. His appraisal was exceptional. He meticulously examined each piece and explained his process along the way. I had complete faith in his knowledge and abilities. Ultimately, his quote was substantially higher than other buyers. The meeting was informative and enjoyable, and I not only obtained favorable results, but also acquired knowledge about diamonds that will be useful in future purchases

Selling my diamond to Carl Blackburn was an easy, fast, and fair process, and he treated me with the utmost professionalism and respect. Despite being a seller, I felt like a valued customer throughout the transaction. The diamond was GIA certified, and I shopped around to diamond buyers across the US. Most provided price ranges until they could see the diamond, which often resulted in lower offers than initially given. However, Carl provided a fair and generous “firm” price, and he was honest and straightforward to work with — no games, just transparent communication. He even covered the cost of insuring and mailing the diamond to him and offered to send the check using regular shipping if it saved him the cost of express shipping. I highly recommend working with Carl Blackburn.

I had been searching for a knowledgeable and honest jewelry buyer. Carl by far had the best reviews and I’m so glad I decided to go with him. My experience with him was great. He was very friendly, respectful, thorough, knowledgeable, honest and transparent and his sense of humor was icing on the cake. I highly recommend Carl.

After deciding to part with a ring set, I scoured the internet for a reputable and dependable jewelry buyer. My search led me to Carl Blackburn. During my phone call, I found Carl to be affable, knowledgeable, and highly professional. He presented all the available options for selling my jewelry without any pressure to make a sale. Once I agreed to sell to him, Carl provided a phone estimate and made every effort to streamline the process for me. Without any complications or delays, I received my payment in a timely manner. Carl’s integrity is rare in the business world, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone or to use his services again in the future.

I wanted to sell my Rolex watch and researched various options online. I sent out several inquiries for quotes on different websites, including local ones and some that required me to send the watch. Carl replied to my request for a quote within a day, providing guidance on how to take the necessary pictures for an accurate assessment. After receiving the pictures and other details, Carl made a fair and generous offer (higher than those from local vendors). As a first-time watch seller with limited experience, I highly recommend working with Carl and considering his offer before doing business with others. His offer was the highest, and other vendors I spoke with confirmed they couldn’t match it. If you are satisfied with his offer, you can trust that it’s a safe and reliable option. I strongly recommend this business.

Carl was an absolute pleasure to work with. He patiently answered all my queries and took the time to explain the process in detail. Despite this, I was still apprehensive about sending my diamond, until he asked me if I knew a person by a specific name, and it turned out that person was my husband! This coincidence put me at ease and I trusted the process. I sent the diamond, he appraised it, offered a price, I accepted, and they transferred the funds to my bank account in just 48 hours. I used the money to purchase the ring of my dreams. It was a stroke of serendipity for me, and I can confirm that Carl is trustworthy and accommodating to work with. Thank you again, Carl!

I sold a 2 carat diamond ring to Carl Blackburn. Despite being unfamiliar with Carl prior to this transaction, I cannot speak highly enough of him. Carl acted with the utmost professionalism, making the process effortless and ensuring that I had a great experience. I was pleasantly surprised to find someone as honest as Carl. He was always available to answer my questions, and never rushed our conversations, regardless of my level of expertise. Carl seeks to build long-term relationships with his clients, not just one-off deals.

He explained how his business model fit into different selling scenarios and provided a replacement value for insurance. He took care of all the shipping costs, and if I had decided not to sell to him, he would have shipped the ring back to me at no cost. His transparency and attention to detail, earned my trust quickly. I received around $7 – 13,000 more for the ring than other jewelry buyers offered. Carl even contacted me the next day to ensure that my payment went through. I will definitely do business with him again in the future, and highly recommend him to others.

I cannot stress enough how professional and exceptional the service provided by Carl was. I had a diamond from a ring I wanted to sell, and during my appointment, Carl provided me with a detailed explanation of the diamond selling process, along with a suggestion to obtain an independent certification before determining the price. Carl gave me a generous offer once I received the certification, and he was incredibly patient while I considered my options. I highly recommend Carl as the ideal destination for selling your estate jewelry.

Working with Carl was an uncomplicated and straightforward experience, one of the best transactions I’ve had. I left a voicemail, and he promptly responded with a text and call, where he clearly explained the process. I felt confident that I had found the right buyer to sell my Rolex. After I sent clear pictures of the timepiece, Carl followed up with a phone call and quoted me a very competitive price. We agreed to the deal, and he covered the cost of insuring and shipping the timepiece via FedEx. After he confirmed receipt and assessed the timepiece, he wired the funds directly to my bank account. I highly recommend working with Carl. He runs a top-notch business and is a man of his word.

For almost a decade, I have sold my jewelry exclusively to Carl Blackburn, whom I trust completely. Carl’s expertise and fair pricing make him a standout among other jewelry buyers. Throughout my transactions, Carl has bought everything from diamond rings to antique bracelets and I have always felt confident that I received the best possible offer. Moreover, Carl places a high value on his customers and strives to establish long-term relationships. I cannot express enough gratitude for finding such a reliable and trustworthy jewelry buyer like Carl.

Working with Carl Blackburn was one of the most simple and straight-forward transactions I’ve experienced. He quickly responded to my voicemail, and immediately I felt confident that I was working with the right watch buyer to sell my used Rolex watch.

I’ve never sold jewelry before and for some reason I expected a cold transaction. Carl was the best! Very professional and personable. I will continue to do business here and I’m confident and comfortable sending my family and friends here.

Carl Blackburn helped me create the perfect engagement ring. He found a beautiful diamond and side stones to my exact specifications at an excellent price, then guided me through the process from start to finish. My fiancé loves the ring, and it was appraised professionally at a value substantially higher than what I paid for it.

Carl is our family’s new go-to jeweler. He is truly fantastic! Carl is extremely professional and a true expert that knows his craft. He gives honest and well sought after advice and delivers a remarkable product in a timely manner. He patiently guided my fiancé and I through the process of a customizing an engagement ring/wedding band set and we couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend Carl and his shop!

I wanted to sell some jewelry and did not even know where to begin. After reading reviews I reached out to Carl and I am so glad I did. Carl was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and warm. He knows his stuff and is very transparent and informative. He made the process easy, smooth and no pressure. I would come back to sell jewelry again for sure and would highly recommend to anyone looking to sell. I was lucky enough to see some of his beautiful custom pieces as well and would recommend anyone anyone in the market to purchase a special piece of jewelry visit Carl.

Right from the start the experience with Carl was amazing. He paid very close attention to detail for every step of the process and was more than accommodating to make sure the ring that was custom made for my fiancé was top tier and was exactly what I had hoped for. I could not ask for a better experience for a custom made engagement ring. From the beginning Carl was professional and punctual and takes his skill very serious to provide exactly what you want. 10 out of 10.

I was so lucky to sell my jewelry to Mr. Carl Blackburn! For months I was not positive on selling until I came by the website of C. Blackburn, Jewelers. I went over how Mr. Blackburn introduced himself, and what his clients testified, and my intuition told me that I had found the jeweler I was looking for. My intuition did not fail me! During our meeting Mr. Blackburn explained every step of his very thorough examination of each item and got me to understand his considerations when making the specific quote for the specific piece of jewelry. As our meeting progressed I was convinced that Mr. Blackburn is honest and genuine and I made up my mind that: a) I want to sell to this trustworthy jeweler and: b) I do not need a “second opinion”.

Frankly, the process of selling my jewelry, which I dreaded and for months was not sure I wanted to go through with at all, turned out to be a pleasant, non-stressful experience, because I found the right jeweler for me, who is also an easy going and open minded person, which helps. I firmly believe that with Carl Blackburn I made the best deal, as his other clients did, whether buying or selling, and you are going to do, as well.

I met Carl Blackburn yesterday to sell some family items. I was pleasantly surprised that I remembered seeing this establishment before. I was referred to him by someone who sold family jewelry to him. Carl is knowledgeable about his craft, taught me about gold pricing (__k/24= % gold) and his background. He is personable, offers fair prices, and trustworthy. I highly recommend him when you are considering selling your jewelry!

We had a wonderful selling experience with Blackburn Jewelers. We had about 50 pieces of jewelry from our mom’s estate to sell, and owner, Carl Blackburn, was so amazing. He was professional, courteous, and informative. Many jewelry buyers will simply put all the jewelry on the scale, deduct out the approximate ‘gem’ weight, and offer the ‘melt’ value less their percentage. Carl took time examining each individual piece, and kept a notebook with the details and his offer price. He verbally detailed each piece letting us know exactly how he derived his offer price. He was very transparent and fair. At the end of the appointment, we left extremely satisfied with our sale, and very pleased with the overall experience. I highly recommend Blackburn Jewelers for all of your jewelry sale needs.

Yesterday I received an education in gemstones, the jewelry making process and jewelry design! Carl spent 3 to 4 hours of his valuable time with us discussing gemstone identification and value. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and patient! I was truly impressed and left his shop with the feeling that he is honest and trustworthy. He would absolutely be my first choice to have a piece of jewelry designed and purchased! I really cannot say how grateful I am for the knowledge he imparted to us! It was well worth the drive!

Being at a downsizing stage of life, I decided to sell as much of my jewelry as possible, and luckily, I came across C. Blackburn Jewelers. I was scared of getting scammed and cheated. Carl had me sitting with him while he examined and evaluated my jewelry. He did not take it into a back room and tell me to return on another day.

He worked methodically and very professionally, answered all my questions, kept my expectations realistic, explained what he was doing as he worked. We also had a very pleasant conversation – he is down-to-earth, genuine, and friendly. I trusted him without hesitation. I was very pleasantly surprised by the outcome and felt I was very fairly treated. I was relieved that the process was stress-free, thanks to Carl’s very professional manner and his genuine friendliness. I recommend him highly, without reservation.

I met with most of the Jewelers around La Jolla and no one was as knowledgeable or as helpful as Carl was to me. Carl Blackburn is a straight shooter and someone you can trust. C. Blackburn Jewelers will forever have my business and recommendation to all of my network for any future jewelry business.

I recently sold a lot of fine jewelry that I had inherited from my mother. I chose C. Blackburn because I wanted the pieces to find new homes, rather than be melted down or taken apart. Carl careful inspected and considered each piece before pricing it. He explained the quality of the gold in each piece, the techniques used to craft the pieces, and what went into his pricing. He appreciated the sentimental value of the items and actually had buyers in mind for several of them. I felt that he gave me a fair price the first time I came in, so I returned with additional items to sell a few weeks later. I’d highly recommend C. Blackburn for selling and buying estate jewelry.

My (now) fiancee and I went to many different jewelers on our search for the perfect ring, and while we liked many of the other jewelers, none of them offered anywhere near the personalized service or competitive prices that Carl offers. He made us truly feel at home shopping for the perfect ring. He took the time to explain all of the different options within our price range, including detailed explanations of the ‘three C’s’. He helped us to identify the perfect ring and had it made for us well ahead of schedule. I cannot give him a better recommendation! Do yourself a favor and start your search with him.

I couldn’t be happier with my experience at C. Blackburn Jewelers when I recently traded my late dad’s Rolex for a gold Lady-Datejust. Carl Blackburn and Rolex specialist, Ron, assisted me throughout the process. They offered me a fair trade value for my dad’s watch, which meant a lot to me. Carl and Ron went above and beyond to find a watch that matched the specifications of my dream watch perfectly.

Their expertise and attention to detail were evident, and they made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. Moreover, their friendly demeanor and genuine care made me feel valued as a customer. I highly recommend C. Blackburn Jewelers to anyone in search of fine watches or jewelry. Their professionalism, fair trade practices, and exceptional customer service set them apart in the industry. I am thrilled with my new watch and grateful for the outstanding service I received. I’ll be back!

Designing our custom engagement ring with Carl was a dream experience! Carl was able to seamlessly combine our desired design elements into the perfect ring at a fraction of the price of other options. He guided us through all of the steps of the process and made sure to check in with us throughout the development. We can’t wait to come back for our wedding bands.

A great experience! Carl was very nice to work with and was very honest. Will be returning as a customer and to to sell my jewelry when I need to!

Carl is fantastic and wonderful to work with. He designed a beautiful engagement ring for me. We were so pleased with his work that we returned for him to design my fiancé’s wedding band. Don’t hesitate to check him out!

I brought in a couple of legacy rings with diamonds of different sizes in the summer of 2023 and Carl was able to consult how he would repurpose the diamonds into a design that fit both what I was looking for and on a very reasonable budget. Those diamonds were combined with a new diamond, matching the existing cut, to create a beautiful engagement ring and wedding band that I (and more importantly) and my now fiancee loved. The process included CAD workup of the rings, a wax model, and then the finished product. Carl was awesome throughout and was a pleasure to work with!

Had an absolutely stellar experience with Carl at C. Blackburn Jewelers. My fiancé custom designed his wedding band, and Carl made it come to life. His wedding band looks incredible, and we are so happy with the final product. The ring was completed quickly which was very nice. Carl is very informative and kept us updated along the process. I highly recommend, and will come back again!

Thank you so much, the ring is perfect and she loves it. You literally made the dream of a ring we had in mind and then more!