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,...

At one time a guide to men’s jewelry might have started with a look at fashionable watches and ended with a mention of cufflinks and perhaps a tie pin. Most...

As San Diego watch buyers, C. Blackburn Jewelers deals exclusively in collectable timepieces from luxury watch brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and Audemars Piguet. We also buy ladies...

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,...