La Jolla Jewelry Blog

Articles on La Jolla custom jewelry design, vintage, antique & estate jewelry, enagement rings, and more.

A 5 carat Graff diamond engagement ring, acquired by Carl Blackburn of C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla.Thought by many to be the heir to Harry Winston, British diamond dealer...

17 November, 2024

If you would like to sell an Omega watch, the first step is figuring out how much your timepiece is worth. C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla can help. We...

15 November, 2024

Seen Above: A 6+ Carat Diamond Ring with Platinum Sizing Beads - Custom Made by San Diego Jewelry Designer Carl BlackburnIn this guide from C. Blackburn Jewelers (La Jolla), we...

10 November, 2024

Seen Above: A custom-made floral band (anniversary ring) designed by La Jolla jewelry designer Carl Blackburn. An anniversary ring is a beautiful way to commemorate the journey you’ve shared with your...

04 November, 2024

When you sell a Vacheron Constantin watch to C. Blackburn Jewelers in San Diego, you can be assured of the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time.One of...

02 November, 2024

Seen Above: Custom dangle earrings by Carl Blackburn, set with Kyanite drops, Sapphires, Diamonds, and Emeralds.Are you looking for unique and timeless earring styles, so that you can create the...

26 October, 2024

Seen Above: An emerald and Asscher Cut diamond engagement ring, designed by Carl Blackburn in a non-traditional minimalist Art Deco influenced style, following ideas presented by the client.If you’re looking...

10 October, 2024

Seen Above: A platinum engagement ring designed by San Diego custom jeweler, Carl Blackburn, set with a 3.13 carat Old European Cut diamond and accented with Antique Single Cut Diamonds.When...

05 October, 2024

Seen Above: Octagonal custom cufflinks created by San Diego jewelry designer Carl Blackburn, handcrafted in gold and silver, featuring a bezel set diamond inside a motif reminiscent of King Arthur's...

22 September, 2024

Seen Above: A unique Carl Blackburn bespoke "revival" ring, set with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies.Have you ever heard of bespoke jewelry? It's another way to refer to custom-made jewelry, and...

18 September, 2024

Are you tired of browsing through countless jewelry stores and not finding exactly what you're looking for? If so, then visit a San Diego private jeweler like C. Blackburn Jewelers...

17 September, 2024

Seen Above: 5th century gold Etruscan earrings resembling a cluster of grapes. With repoussé and granulation.Granulation is a jewelry making technique that is thousands of years old. By delicately fusing...

08 September, 2024

Seen Above: A custom diamond engagement ring with fine filigree and hand milgrain by Carl Blackburn.At C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla, one of our handcrafting specialties is fine filigree....

24 August, 2024

Seen above: La Jolla jewelry designer Carl Blackburn at his fine jewelry showcases at the Mitsugoshi department store in Ginza, Tokyo.Carl Blackburn has been an internationally recognized jewelry designer for...

23 August, 2024

A custom diamond engagement ring with hand engraving and milgrain by designer Carl Blackburn of C. Blackburn Jewelers. Previously we discussed hand milgrain jewelry, and how the artisans at C. Blackburn...

18 August, 2024