C. BLACKBURN
JEWELERS

For over 15 years, Carl Blackburn has been one of San Diego County’s most prominent custom engagement ring designers, estate jewelers, and diamond jewelry buyers. Schedule an appointment to visit our local, independent jewelry store in La Jolla (San Diego), CA.

Make An Appointment

Make an appointment to order a custom engagement ring, shop for antique jewelry, sell diamond jewelry or a Rolex watch, or take advantage of our custom jewelry design and fine jewelry restoration services.

La Jolla Jewelry Store
C. Blackburn Jewelers is located in beautiful La Jolla by the Sea, San Diego

Jeweler Services

Work one-on-one with Carl to create a custom diamond engagement ring that will be cherished for generations. Shop from Carl Blackburn's hand-selected showcase of beautiful vintage-inspired diamond engagement rings.
Carl Blackburn has been an internationally recognized jewelry designer for over 20 years. Browse some of Carl's classic floral and vintage-inspired bands that are worn as wedding rings, anniversary bands, and right hand rings.
Let Carl draw on his deep knowledge of vintage and antique jewelry to create for you a custom fine jewelry that is destined to become a beloved family heirloom. We specialize in creating bridal sets, and fine jewelry to celebrate life's milestones.
As one of San Diego County's most well-known and trusted estate jewelry buyers, Carl can be counted on to give you a best cash price. Visit us to sell a diamond ring, sell gold jewelry, and sell vintage and antique jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, and earings.
Use Carl's "diamond locator" service to help you buy a large diamond at a price lower than you can find at a large online diamond retailer or at a typical San Diego jewelry store. If he can't find you that perfect diamond, you pay nothing.​
Carl has bought and sold hundreds of used Rolex watch over the past decade, including Submariners, Daytonas, GMTs, Yachtmasters, and more. He will accurately asses the value of your Rolex watch (or other luxury timepiece), and then pay you cash on the spot.
If you have large carat diamonds, luxury timepieces, or a valuable fine jewelry collection that requires a formal jewelry appraisal as part of an estate valuation, Carl Blackburn offers fast and accurate "Fair Market" jewelry appraisals.
Carl has been a prominent San Diego jewelry buyer for more than 15 years, serving customers in San Diego County and nationwide. Read a few client testimonials and watch Carl's 2010 interview with KUSI TV, which highlighted his local reputation.
Do you have a vintage or antique piece of jewelry that needs to be repaired? Carl can help you restore that item to its once cherished condition. We can also do minor jewelry repairs, such as the resetting of a loose diamond in your engagement ring.

Custom jewelry Design

Visit C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla to see his latest vintage-inspired jewelry designs in person.

La Jolla Designer Engagement Ring
2.52 Carat Lab-Grown Marquise Diamond Ring

$3,500.00

Carl Blackburn Diamond Garden Band
Fancy Brown Diamond Engagement ring

$4,480.00

3.02 Carat Lab-Grown Cushion Cut Diamond Ring

$4,950.00

Custom Gold Pendant
Custom Oak Leaf Pendant with diamond frame

$4,750.00

Carl Blackburn Wedding Band
Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding band

$3,950.00

Custom Jewelry Design La Jolla
Victorian STYLE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING

$3,990.00

Carl Blackburn Designer Ring
EDWARDIAN STYLE 3.13 Carat Engagement RING

$29,950.00

Ruby, Diamond, and Black Onyx Rings
ART DECO-STYLE RUBY, BLACK ONYX AND DIAMOND RING

$5,900.00

Belle Epoque Style Kyanite Diamond Earrings

$6,500.00

ART DECO-STYLE Sapphire AND DIAMOND RING

$4,895.00

Custom Diamond Rings

Read a few articles from our La Jolla Jewelry blog.

Designer Diamond Engagement Ring
Learn why Carl Blackburn is one of San Diego's most popular designers of custom diamond rings and bridal jewelry.
Natural Vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds
Learn about the similarities & differences between natural earth-mined diamonds and lab-grown diamonds.
Carl Blackburn Sapphire Engagement Ring
Learn about one of the styles of custom engagement rings that Carl Blackburn is well-known for: The Halo Ring.

La Jolla's Local Jeweler

Visit our independent jewelry store for a free consultation.

C. Blackburn

Carl Blackburn is a custom jewelry designer and estate jeweler, who has been working in the fine jewelry industry for over 30 years.

Our location

As a small business local jeweler, we serve San Diego County, including Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, La Mesa, Coronado, Encinitas, Oceanside, Carlsbad, and El Cajon.