La Jolla Jewelry Blog

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


Seen Above: An Art Nouveau inspired re-engagement ring designed by La Jolla jewelry designer Carl Blackburn. The ring features 10 marquise diamonds, each one symbolizing a year the couple has...

Seen Above: An Antique Solid Gold Comb Honoring a Battle in the Ancient Region of Scythia.Let’s take a moment to appreciate something easily overlooked: the humble hair comb. Today, it’s...

Seen Above: A 17th Century Christ-Cross Watch by Anthoine Arlaud in Gilded Silver, Brass, Steel, and Rock Crystal In the history of horology, few artifacts resonate with the same quiet intensity...

Solid gold ladies’ watches are elegant statements of craftsmanship and timeless style. Often set with gemstones, these timepieces marry precision with jewelry-grade artistry. They also often retain their value better...

Seen Above: A 19th Century Garnet Brooch Fashioned in Gold, Silver, and Enamel.Antique garnet jewelry carries a timeless allure that speaks to lovers of history and beauty alike. These pieces,...

Seen Above: An antique micromosaic gold bracelet with scene of Italian peasant girlsAntique micromosaic jewelry is one of those rare art forms where history, craftsmanship, and beauty come together in...

La Jolla jewelry designer Carl Blackburn, owner of C. Blackburn Jewelers, recently sat down with Discover La Jolla to talk about his life as a 2nd generation jeweler, and designer...

Seen Above: Purchased by C. Blackburn Jewelers, An Antique Rock Crystal Ring Fashioned in White Gold from the Art Deco PeriodRock crystal, with its striking clarity and natural brilliance, has...

Designed by Carl Blackburn, the custom-made Marquis diamond engagement ring above features pavé set diamonds in the intertwined band.Pavé set diamond rings epitomize the perfect blend of history, style, and...

Seen Above: A custom vine ring by San Diego jewelry designer Carl Blackburn, featuring a fancy brown diamond in the center.At C. Blackburn Jewelers, we love fancy brown diamond rings...