Antique Jewelry & Custom Rings
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La Jolla Antique & Estate Jewelry
C. Blackburn Jewelers continually curates a collection of fine antique and estate jewelry for sale at our boutique jewelry store in La Jolla (San Diego). In addition, we also provide a much more expansive opportunity to buy unique antique jewelry.
Let’s say you are fascinated by a piece of antique jewelry that you saw in an old movie or magazine? Or maybe you have a photograph of your grandmother or great-grandmother wearing a diamond ring, necklace, or earrings that are lost to time.
C. Blackburn Jewelers can help you find such antique treasures and bring them into your life. While our instore collection of vintage and antique jewelry is rather small, we provide an “antique jewelry store” service, where you can take advantage of Carl Blackburn’s large network of antique jewelry dealers who he will bring in to help with the search.
From Victorian enamel rings and mourning jewelry to Edwardian Navette rings and bow pins, and from Belle Epoque diamond brooches to Art Deco cocktail rings and bracelets, estate jeweler Carl Blackburn has the knowledge, experience, and connections to help you locate and buy the most hard to find antique jewelry.
Get started by leaving Carl a voicemail at 858-251-3006 and letting him know the type of antique or estate jewelry you would like to find.
Vintage & Antique Style Custom Rings
C. Blackburn Jewelers isn’t just a San Diego jewelry store where you can buy and sell estate jewelry. Owner Carl Blackburn is one of Southern California’s most prominent designers of custom engagement rings and bridal sets.
Carl is especially known for his designs inspired by the fine jewelry making periods of the past, such as the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco eras. His master craftsman specialize in the Old World artistry of engraving, milgraining, and filigree, all conducted painstakingly by hand.
Carl Blackburn can also expertly take the antique cut diamonds and gemstones from estate jewelry you have inherited to create an entirely new ring, earrings, or pendant necklace — a piece that is either classically inspired, or one with a modern twist that perfectly balances the past and present.
If you have fallen in love with an antique ring or estate jewelry you’ve seen online, Carl can put his jewelry design skills to work duplicating that item, or adding new accents so that it is an original custom ring tailored to your wishes.
Learn more about the jewelry making design process at: San Diego Custom Engagement Rings.
Schedule a friendly and informal chat with Carl Blackburn by calling 858-251-3006 or clicking the button below to send him a message via email.
San Diego Vintage & Antique Jewelry
As a veteran La Jolla estate jeweler and San Diego jewelry buyer, C. Blackburn Jewelers regularly buys and sells antique jewelry and vintage jewelry from our clients in San Diego County. View below just a few of our recent items.
Rings, Pendant, Brooch
Edwardian Era and Art Deco Period Antique Rings, Pendant, and Brooch in Platinum and Gold.
Antique Cufflinks
Victorian Era Men’s cuff-links, featuring a matching pair of Cabochon Cut tourmalines. Each beautiful bi-color tourmaline is set in 14k yellow gold and weighs approximately 5.0 carats. These antique cufflinks were handcrafted during the 1890s, and are an excellent representation of the style of men’s cufflinks worn during this period.
Art Deco Ring
A diamond & sapphire Cocktail Ring that matches the style, design, and craftsmanship of René Boivin and may indeed have been made by the renowned French Jeweler. This vintage Art Deco rings is set with 0.70 ctw of G, VS round Old Cut diamonds and 5.41 ctw of Natural blue sapphires, and was handcrafted during the 1930s.
Kirchberg Ring
A very rare 2.10 Carat Jubilee Cut diamond ring (platinum) made by Kirchberg in the 1930s. From the late 1800s through the 1950s, Edward Kirchberg (and later The House of Kirchberg) was recognized as one of the nation’s top jewelers, creating highly sought-after pieces, including Art Deco and Retro style jewelry.
ANtique Onyx Ring
A Victorian Era Black Onyx and Diamond ring set with a small (0.20 ct) but charming Old European Cut diamond in the center. This antique onyx ring was made in the 1800s, with black onyx being a popular feature of Victorian mourning jewelry. The black onyx is held and surrounded by an elegant, twisted 10k yellow gold frame and ring.
Edwardian Ring
An Edwardian Era Solitaire Diamond ring set with a beautiful Old European Cut diamond in the center. The 1.05 carat center diamond has a “G” color and I1 color rating, and is surrounded by 0.15 ctw Old Single Cut diamonds. The pierce-sawed filigree work of this hand-fabricated platinum ring is reminiscent of Edwardian women’s blouse collars.