Marcus & Co. Jewelry: Sell a Brooch, Ring, or Cufflinks
At C. Blackburn Jewelers of La Jolla, we have a lot of favorites in the world of antique jewelry. But one of the jewelry designers we most admire is Herman...
09 July, 2023
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Sell Antique Castellani Jewelry in San Diego
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
Sell Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry in San Diego
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
Sell a Stuart Crystal or Memento Mori Ring
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
Custom Rings & Jewelry Designs in San Diego
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
Ancient Greek Jewelry Motifs
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
Etruscan Jewelry: Its Symbols & Myths
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
The Power & Symbolism of Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
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...
04 April, 2023
Jewelry of the Prehistoric Period
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...
04 April, 2023
Famous Jewelry Designers of the 1960s & ’70s
Seen Above: The Ford Mustang, which was introduced in 1964.The 1960s and 1970s don't seem that long ago to people who grew up then. But that period is now just...
02 April, 2023
Jewelry Designers of the Art Deco Period
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...
31 March, 2023
Jewelry Designers of the Art Nouveau Period
Seen Above: The Art Nouveau Casa Batlló designed by Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona, Spain As collectors of vintage and antique jewelry, C. Blackburn Jewelers of La Jolla has a special fascination...
28 March, 2023
Sell an Audemars Piguet Watch
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...
07 March, 2023
Custom Eternity Rings in San Diego
Seen Above: A 3/4 eternity ring designed by Carl Blackburn, fashioned in 18K gold and set with diamonds from the client's old eternity ring.Carl Blackburn is not only a bridal...
06 March, 2023
Estate Jewelry Pins
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...
06 March, 2023