THE ENGAGEMENT
RING SPECIALIST
Using detailed CAD renderings, we show your ring design in a variety of precious metals — from white, yellow, and rose gold to two-tone — so you can explore how each one enhances your diamond or gemstone and reflects your personal style.
The Process
Each custom ring is a true collaboration of artistry and technology, personally overseen by Carl Blackburn in partnership with master California artisans. Clients begin with a private consultation, followed by advanced CAD renderings, including a 30-second 360° video and a resin prototype they can actually try on. This unmatched, multi-stage design process ensures complete confidence at every step, with final pieces that consistently exceed expectations
- 1. Consultation – Meet with Carl to share your ideas.
- 2. Materials – Choose your metal and gemstone.
- 3. CAD Design – See a 3D model of your ring from every angle.
- 4. Review – Request changes until it’s perfect.
- 5. Resin Model – Try a prototype on your hand.
- 6. Casting – Your ring is cast in precious metal.
- 7. Setting – Stones are precisely set by hand.
- 8. Finish – Polished, engraved, and ready to shine.
- Timeline: Usually 2–3 weeks after design approval.
Special Services for couples
As a 2nd generation California estate jeweler, Carl Blackburn offers special services that can enhance the affordability and heirloom quality of your custom engagement ring, wedding bands, and bridal jewelry.
A fiancé can sell his Patek Philippe or other luxury watch to Carl to help fund a large carat diamond engagement ring, knowing he’ll receive top dollar for his timepiece.
The lady can sell her old fine jewelry to fund the creation of a custom bridal ring or gifts for her bridesmaids, confident she’s getting fair market value.
A fiancé can trade in his gold coins, bullion, or an old chain collection toward a new engagement or wedding ring, simplifying the process in one trusted place.
The lady can bring a photo of her mother’s or grandmother's lost engagement ring, and Carl can recreate it in exquisite detail as her own engagement ring.
A San Diego couple can combine diamonds from both families’ heirlooms into a single engagement ring or wedding band that represents their union.
A couple can transform an antique engagement ring into a matching bridal set with a new wedding band that perfectly complements it.
Visit Us Today
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.
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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.