C. Blackburn Jewelers is a San Diego jewelry buyer that buys antique jewelry often sold at auction houses such as Christie's and Sotheby's. One of our areas of expertise is...

08 July, 2023

Seen Above: A 1930s drawing from a Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry designer that illustrates the brand's iconic flowing aesthetic.Van Cleef & Arpels has been creating stunning jewelry for over...

26 May, 2023

Stuart Crystal and Memento Mori rings are two of the many types of antique mourning jewelry that we buy at C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla. If you are searching...

22 May, 2023

At C. Blackburn Jewelers of La Jolla, the style of custom jewelry design we are most recognized for is vintage. Our owner Carl Blackburn creates vintage-inspired jewelry designs that draw...

11 May, 2023

Jewelry played a complex and multifaceted role in ancient Greek culture, serving as both a form of personal adornment and a means of expressing spiritual beliefs and social status. Greek...

06 April, 2023

Previously we wrote about ancient Egyptian jewelry, and its spiritual and cultural significance. In today's post we will discuss another ancient civilization where jewelry played an important role: the Etruscans...

06 April, 2023