La Jolla Jewelry Blog

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


Seen Above: Custom made by Carl Blackburn. This yellow gold engagement ring features an oval diamond, paired with a sleek spacer band and a diamond wedding band. The spacer allows...

Seen Above: A platinum open band wedding ring that gently curves around the engagement diamond. The visible gap creates a graceful silhouette while pavé-set diamonds and milgrain add timeless detail....

Seen Above: From the famous 19th century Castellini workshop in Italy, a beautiful example of "archeological jewelry" in the form of a scarab (beetle) necklace set with lapis lazuli and...

Seen Above: Ancient Egyptian Serpent Bracelets, Handcrafted in Gold in the 1st Century AD The serpent has long held a central place in human culture — both feared and revered, associated...

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,...