La Jolla Jewelry Blog

Articles on La Jolla custom jewelry design, vintage, antique & estate jewelry, enagement rings, and more.

C. Blackburn Jewelers is a San Diego jewelry buyer that buys antique jewelry often sold at auction houses such as Christie's and Sotheby's. One of our areas of expertise is...

08 July, 2023

Seen Above: A 1930s drawing from a Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry designer that illustrates the brand's iconic flowing aesthetic.Van Cleef & Arpels has been creating stunning jewelry for over...

26 May, 2023

Stuart Crystal and Memento Mori rings are two of the many types of antique mourning jewelry that we buy at C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla. If you are searching...

22 May, 2023

At C. Blackburn Jewelers of La Jolla, the style of custom jewelry design we are most recognized for is vintage. Our owner Carl Blackburn creates vintage-inspired jewelry designs that draw...

11 May, 2023

Jewelry played a complex and multifaceted role in ancient Greek culture, serving as both a form of personal adornment and a means of expressing spiritual beliefs and social status. Greek...

06 April, 2023

Previously we wrote about ancient Egyptian jewelry, and its spiritual and cultural significance. In today's post we will discuss another ancient civilization where jewelry played an important role: the Etruscans...

06 April, 2023

Jewelry played an essential role in the society and culture of ancient Egypt. It also had great symbolic and spiritual significance. Egyptian jewelry was not only a fashion statement but...

04 April, 2023

Jewelry is deeply intertwined with the human experience. No other handmade item has been invested with such profound emotional, spiritual, creative, and sentimental value. The history of jewelry and its...

04 April, 2023

Seen Above: A 1936 Stout Scarab Automobile from the Art Deco EraAt C. Blackburn Jewelers, we have a passion for the entire Art Deco period, from architecture and cars to...

31 March, 2023

Seen Above: The Art Nouveau Casa Batlló designed by Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona, Spain As collectors of vintage and antique jewelry, C. Blackburn Jewelers of La Jolla has a special fascination...

28 March, 2023

Seen Above: A Rose Gold Royal Oak Watch by Audemars Piguet. Recently Bought by C. Blackburn Jewelers.C. Blackburn Jewelers is not only a San Diego watch buyer of vintage Rolex...

07 March, 2023

Seen Above: A 3/4 eternity ring designed by Carl Blackburn, fashioned in 18K gold and set with diamonds from the client's old eternity ring.Carl Blackburn is not only a bridal...

06 March, 2023

Seen Above: An 18K Ruby and Green Enamel Frog Pin, Recently Bought by C. Blackburn JewelersIf you have browsed fashion influencers on Instagram in recent years, you may have noticed...

06 March, 2023