We recently purchased a beautiful antique diamond ring, which was die-struck in platinum and then pierce-sawed by hand into a leafy scroll design. It is a truly gorgeous antique engagement...
If you would like to sell Bulgari estate jewelry in San Diego, visit C. Blackburn Jewelers for a generous cash offer. Bulgari, or as it's also known, BVGLARI, is one...
If you would like to sell Alexandrite estate jewelry for the best possible price, it's important to contact an established estate jeweler who is actively looking to buy Alexandrite rings,...
If you would like to sell a Victorian pendant, contact C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla. Selling antique Victorian jewelry isn't like selling modern estate jewelry. It's important to work...
You can sell intaglio jewelry, especially intaglio rings, for a generous cash price to C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla. Opposite of cameo carving, which creates a relief design, intaglio...
Purple sapphires have become increasingly popular lately, being set into custom engagement rings and other fine jewelry. This renewed interest in purple sapphires doesn't come as a surprise to C....
In the world of luxury timepieces, few brands are as iconic and revered as Cartier. Since its founding in Paris in 1847, Cartier has consistently pushed the boundaries of watchmaking,...
Seen above: A previously-owned Cartier Love Ring fashioned in 750 (18K) white gold, purchased by Carl Blackburn.Few things indicate indicate the never ending nature of love like the circle. The...
Spinel was once known as the great imposter of gemstones. Before the rise of modern gemology, spinel was often mistaken for rubies and sapphires. One of the most famous spinels...
Precious opals have long been used by famous jewelers, such as Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. Louis Comfort Tiffany had a fascination with black opals (using them in brooches, necklaces,...
Gold is not just a precious metal. It’s one of the most precious, so knowing how to tell if gold is real can boil down to a matter of real...
C. Blackburn Jewelers not only buys previously-owned diamond jewelry and luxury watches, we also provide collateral loans on your fine jewelry assets, including prestige timepieces such as Rolex, Patek Philippe,...
Seen Above: Georgian Period French Chandelier Earrings. Made in 18K yellow gold and silver, set with emeralds, rubies, diamonds and pearls. C. Blackburn Jewelers of La Jolla is one of the...
Identifying vintage and antique jewelry is sometimes easy. However, it often can be quite difficult. Even with our 25+ years of experience as estate jewelers, there can be times when...
At C. Blackburn Jewelers, we have a passion for estate jewelry. We love when our customers bring in fascinating items of vintage or antique jewelry to sell, or when they...