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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...

At C. Blackburn Jewelers of La Jolla, the style of custom jewelry design that we specialize in is vintage. Our owner Carl Blackburn creates vintage-inspired jewelry designs that draw inspiration...

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...

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...

Jewelry played an essential role in the society and culture of ancient Egypt. It also had great symbolic and spiritual significance. Egyptian jewelry was not only a fashion statement but...

Jewelry is deeply intertwined with the human experience. No other handmade item has been invested with such profound emotional, spiritual, creative, and sentimental value. The history of jewelry and its...

Seen Above: A 1936 Stout Scarab Automobile from the Art Deco EraAt C. Blackburn Jewelers, we have a passion for the entire Art Deco period, from architecture and cars to...

Seen Above: The Art Nouveau Casa BatllĂł designed by Antoni GaudĂ­ in Barcelona, Spain As collectors of vintage and antique jewelry, C. Blackburn Jewelers of La Jolla has a special fascination...

Seen Above: A Rose Gold Royal Oak Watch by Audemars Piguet. Recently Bought by C. Blackburn Jewelers.C. Blackburn Jewelers is not only a San Diego watch buyer of vintage Rolex...

Seen Above: Art Deco Wedding Ring (Eternity Band) w/ French Cut Diamonds. Recently Sold by C. Blackburn Jewelers.Carl Blackburn is not only a bridal jewelry designer of custom engagement rings...

Seen Above: An 18K Ruby and Green Enamel Frog Pin, Recently Bought by C. Blackburn JewelersIf you have browsed fashion influencers on Instagram in recent years, you may have noticed...

Seen Above: French Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring with Channel Set Ruby Accents. Recently Sold by C. Blackburn Jewelers.If you are looking for a La Jolla jewelry designer or estate jewelry...

Seen Above: A Carved Gemstone Intaglio Ring w/ Cabochon Rubies. Recently Purchased by C. Blackburn Jewelers.If you have intaglio estate jewelry to sell, let C. Blackburn Jewelers make you a...

As a San Diego jewelry designer, Carl Blackburn often uses rubies in his fine jewelry designs. And as an estate jewelry buyer, he frequently purchases vintage and antique ruby rings,...