“Joan of Arc” Custom Right-Hand Ring by Carl Blackburn
When a client brought her grandmother’s ring to C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla, she had a question for Carl Blackburn: could he remove the diamonds and use them to...
12 November, 2026
Making a Custom Engagement Ring Worthy of Cleopatra
“If Cleopatra designed an engagement ring, this is what it would look like.”Carl Blackburn’s description suits the bold symmetry of this custom engagement ring, created for a client of C....
11 November, 2026
Same Sex Engagement Ring Ideas – La Jolla, San Diego
Same sex couples in San Diego have a lot of freedom in deciding how to celebrate an engagement. One partner might propose with a ring, both might exchange rings, or...
30 October, 2026
Designing a Minimalist Engagement Ring with Carl Blackburn
A simple engagement ring leaves very little room to hide. With a single diamond, a polished band, and an open setting, every curve and every join is visible, and small...
06 October, 2026
Designing a Hidden Gemstone Engagement Ring
Most engagement rings reveal themselves at a glance. The center diamond sets the shape, the setting shapes the silhouette, and any accent stones sit where they'll catch the most light...
06 August, 2026
The Uniqueness of Kite-Shaped Diamond Engagement Rings
Engagement ring design has, for over a century, been dominated by a short list of diamond shapes: round, oval, emerald, cushion, pear, marquise, princess. The kite-shaped diamond belongs to a...
14 July, 2026