Seen Above: An Antique Solid Gold Comb Honoring a Battle in the Ancient Region of Scythia.Let’s take a moment to appreciate something easily overlooked: the humble hair comb. Today, it’s...
Seen Above: A 17th Century Christ-Cross Watch by Anthoine Arlaud in Gilded Silver, Brass, Steel, and Rock Crystal In the history of horology, few artifacts resonate with the same quiet intensity...
Seen Above: A 19th Century Garnet Brooch Fashioned in Gold, Silver, and Enamel.Antique garnet jewelry carries a timeless allure that speaks to lovers of history and beauty alike. These pieces,...
Seen Above: A custom vine ring by San Diego jewelry designer Carl Blackburn, featuring a fancy brown diamond in the center.At C. Blackburn Jewelers, we love fancy brown diamond rings...
Seen Above: From C. Blackburn Jewelers (La Jolla): Custom Made Turquoise Drop Earrings with Micro-Pave Diamonds at the PostTurquoise jewelry has captivated humanity since ancient times, blending striking beauty with...
We recently restored an antique amethyst ring from the Victorian era. This reminded us that the amethyst gemstone is one we haven't discussed yet on our La Jolla jewelry blog....
At C. Blackburn Jewelers, we purchase fine estate jewelry from all historical periods, including the Arts and Crafts Movement. If you own a piece of fine jewelry from this era,...
Seen Above: A custom-made Carl Blackburn Oak Pendant, handcrafted in white and yellow gold, set with diamonds and a ruby center.One of Carl Blackburn's most symbolic and mythological pieces of...
Scrollwork, as seen in the above Carl Blackburn custom jewelry, is often found in Renaissance era architecture.Renaissance architecture, which emerged in the 15th and 16th centuries, has had a lasting...
When most people think of gold, they imagine its classic, sunlit yellow hue — a symbol of wealth and beauty that has been revered for centuries. However, gold is much...
Black onyx jewelry has a rich and fascinating history that spans centuries. From ancient civilizations to modern fashion trends, this gemstone has captivated jewelry lovers around the world. With its...
Seen Above: 5th century gold Etruscan earrings resembling a cluster of grapes. With repoussé and granulation.Granulation is a jewelry making technique that is thousands of years old. By delicately fusing...
Seen Above: A custom diamond engagement ring with fine filigree and hand milgrain by Carl Blackburn.At C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla, one of our handcrafting specialties is fine filigree....
Seen Above: A rose gold wedding band with a flowing nature motif, designed by Carl Blackburn of C. Blackburn Jewelers in San Diego.At C. Blackburn Jewelers (La Jolla), we create...
Seen above: Recently acquired by C. Blackburn Jewelers, a "memento mori" ring with white enameling from 1752. Antique enamel jewelry is celebrated for its timeless beauty. Each piece is a work...