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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Seen Above: The Ford Mustang, which was introduced in 1964.The 1960s and 1970s don't seem that long ago to people who grew up then. But that period is now just...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Seen Above: A custom cocktail ring set with a 24.28 natural diamond, designed by Carl Blackburn.If you are looking for a La Jolla jewelry designer or estate jewelry buyer who...
Seen Above: A Carved Gemstone Intaglio Ring w/ Cabochon Rubies. Recently Purchased by C. Blackburn Jewelers.If you have intaglio estate jewelry to sell, let C. Blackburn Jewelers make you a...
As a San Diego jewelry designer, Carl Blackburn often uses rubies in his fine jewelry designs. And as an estate jewelry buyer, he frequently purchases vintage and antique ruby rings,...
Seen Above: Deakin & Francis Cufflinks in the shape of Shotguns with Cocked Barrels and Cartridge Fittings. Recently Bought and Sold by C. Blackburn Jewelers.You can visit C. Blackburn Jewelers...