Are looking for a local jewelry designer to help you create a custom engagement ring? Carl Blackburn would love the chance to speak with you about creating the perfect ring.
Carl serves Carmel Valley couples from his boutique jewelry store in La Jolla, making it easy to drop by for a relaxed chat about the engagement ring you have been dreaming about.
If you’re concerned about the cost of a custom engagement ring, be assured that Carl Blackburn can help you develop the perfect ring to match your budget, providing design and gemstone ideas that will you save money while still creating a stunning, heirloom quality ring.
As one of San Diego’s most experienced custom jewelers serving Carmel Valley, Carl also designs wedding rings, bridal earrings, and custom jewelry to celebrate any occasion. He works in all design styles, from contemporary to vintage-inspired, will set your piece with the brilliant diamonds or colored gemstones of your choosing.
As a jewelry designer who has created hundreds of diamond rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings over the past 25 years, you can depend on Carl Blackburn to create the Carmel Valley engagement ring that exceeds your expectations.
Schedule a meeting with Carl to discuss your custom ring or other fine jewelry gift. Call 858-251-3006 or click the button to send us an email.
An Original Marquis Diamond Engagement Ring by Carl Blackburn
"Designing our custom engagement ring with Carl was a dream experience! Carl was able to seamlessly combine our desired design elements into the perfect ring at a fraction of the price of other options. He guided us through all of the steps of the design and manufacturing process, and made sure to check in with us throughout the development. We can’t wait to come back for our wedding bands." - Kyler G.
Custom Jewelry At the Right Price
When you meet with Carl Blackburn to discuss the making of your custom jewelry, he’ll ask you about the price range you want to work within, then provide you with a variety of diamond, gemstone, and design options that meet your budget.
If you have already been shopping around for a pre-made designer engagement ring in Carmel Valley, you might be surprised to learn that Carl Blackburn’s custom engagement rings are often similarly priced and sometimes even cheaper.
This is because Carl is able to provide high quality diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and other fine gemstones at a lower price than most jewelry stores and online retailers.
As a 2nd generation estate jeweler, as well as a La Jolla jewelry designer, Carl has direct access to antique and vintage diamonds and gemstones that can be used in your custom-made ring or fine jewelry.
In recent years, lab-grown diamonds of nearly every color and cut quality have become a popular option for couples who want to lower the cost of their diamond engagement ring, while still creating a stunning ring (since lab grown diamond are not simulants like cubic zirconia, but real diamonds that are physically identical to natural diamonds).
However, if you would like a large carat, earth-mined diamond, Carl can provide that as well, and at a cost lower than what you see at the big online jewelers. Learn more by visiting our Find a Diamond page.
Schedule an appointment with C. Blackburn Jewelers today. See how affordable your custom engagement ring can be.
As we mentioned above, during your first meeting with Carl Blackburn, you’ll establish the budget for your engagement ring and the kind of diamond and/or color gemstone with which the ring will be set.
At this initial meeting, you’ll also talk with Carl about your design ideas, sharing with him any photos (if you have them) of rings that are similar to the style of your dream ring.
The next step is the production of 3D CAD drawings of your engagement ring, so you can get a clear idea of how it will look. You are welcome to request adjustments to the CAD Drawings before giving your final approval, or move immediately on to the next step: the production of a resin model.
The resin model of your custom engagement ring is wearable, enabling the lady to test its look and feel on her finger before moving on to the final casting of the ring, and the setting of the diamonds and/or colored gemstones.
Delivery of your finished ring usually occurs within 4 weeks of your first visit to C. Blackburn Jewelers. Contact us today to arrange an appointment, and start the first step.