Engagement Rings & Fine Jewelry
At C. Blackburn Jewelers we help Coronado couples create engagement rings and custom jewelry at an affordable price. From your first meeting with jewelry designer Carl Blackburn to the final delivery of your ring, necklace, earrings, or bracelet, you’ll be delighted with our attentive “white glove” service.
Carl is recognized for his vintage-style diamond engagement rings that feature handcrafted accents like fine engraving and milgraining, as well as his Marquis diamond rings and colorful gemstone rings set with purple sapphires, blue beryl, morganite, and aquamarine.
Carl Blackburn welcomes the opportunity to chat with you at his boutique jewelry store, which is located just 20 minutes north of Coronado in La Jolla Village.
Coronado residents choose Carl as their custom jeweler because he brings decades of hands-on design experience to the creation of diamond engagement rings, gold wedding rings, and platinum anniversary jewelry.
His ring and fine jewelry designs have appeared in many popular fine jewelry magazines such as National Jeweler, Modern Jeweler, InStore, Rapaport, and Canadian Jeweller.
Customers are often surprised that Carl’s custom engagement rings and fine jewelry are so affordable, often priced less than other designer jewelry they previously were considering.
Schedule a relaxed and friendly talk with Carl about the custom jewelry you would like to have made. Call 858-251-3006 or click the button below.
Designing Your Engagement Ring
When creating a custom engagement ring at C. Blackburn Jewelers, the fiancée is usually actively involved in the process. This approach ensures the ring meets her expectations, moving away from the traditional surprise proposal with a diamond ring.
The first step is to meet with La Jolla jewelry designer Carl Blackburn to discuss your engagement ring. Carl will explore your ideas for the ring’s style and design. He also will provide a variety of options and suggestions based on his own expertise — including those which could make your custom ring better fit your budget.
Once the initial design concept is finalized, Carl will create a detailed 3D CAD illustration of the engagement ring. If any adjustments are needed, a revised illustration will be made for your final approval.
Following this, a resin model of the ring is produced. The fiancée can try on this model to see how it looks and feels. If it meets all expectations, the final ring will be crafted in your chosen precious metal, set with diamonds or colored gemstones, and polished to perfection.
The entire process, from the first meeting to the delivery of your Coronado engagement ring, typically takes about a month. Begin your custom ring journey by scheduling a visit to C. Blackburn Jewelers today.
Call 858-251-3006, or send a text message to 619-723-8589.
How Affordable is Custom Jewelry?
C. Blackburn Jewelers provides numerous affordable options for custom jewelry, whether it be for a diamond engagement ring or colorful earrings to celebrate a birthday.
With Carl Blackburn as your Coronado custom jeweler, you can be confident of no hidden costs and never going beyond the budget you would like to spend.
Because Carl Blackburn operates C. Blackburn Jewelers by himself without any additional staff, he keeps operational expenses low. This allows him to offer diamonds and fine jewelry at significantly reduced prices.
Beyond being a jewelry designer, Carl is California estate jeweler who actively participates in the estate jewelry market. This enables him to acquire high-quality gemstones at lower prices, which often reduces the most expensive part of creating custom jewelry.
For Coronado couples who are dreaming of a large carat diamond but are constrained by budget, Carl provides beautiful lab-grown diamonds. These lab-grown diamonds are identical to natural diamonds in every way but are much more affordable.
Ready to make a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that will be treasured for decades? Reach out to C. Blackburn Jewelers to find out how affordable a custom engagement ring, necklace, earrings, or bracelet can be.
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