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We Buy Gold & Diamond Jewelry
C. Blackburn Jewelers is the best place in La Jolla to sell antique jewelry, sell a diamond engagement ring, and sell gold jewelry, such as earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. It all starts with a free consultation with owner Carl Blackburn — one of San Diego County’s most recognized buyers of vintage, antique, and previously-owned jewelry.
When it comes to selling mass market gold and diamond jewelry, the truth is that most jewelry buyers will pay you a price that is similar. However, if you are selling antique or vintage jewelry set with diamonds and precious gemstones, or selling designer jewelry from a sought-after jewelry brand such as Cartier or Tiffany & Co., you want to bring your item to an expert jewelry buyer like Carl, who is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced estate jewelry buyers in Southern California.
Carl can not only more accurately identify the true value of expensive antique jewelry and large diamond rings, he can also pay you a higher cash amount based on his accurate appraisal. This is because C. Blackburn Jewelers is run entirely by Carl, without any other staff. His low business overhead allows him to pay you more when you sell jewelry.
Visit our La Jolla estate jewelry store today. Bring in the diamond ring, antique jewelry, or other item you wish to sell. Carl will happy to provide you with a free valuation, without any pressure to sell your item. But if you do decide to sell your jewelry, you’ll receive a cash payment on the spot.
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Today there are many jewelry buyers in San Diego where you can sell gold jewelry, sell a diamond ring, or sell antique jewelry. But when Carl Blackburn first started buying previously-owned jewelry in the city, there were fewer opportunities available to sellers. Some San Diego jewelers would offer to buy your diamond ring or gold jewelry, but it wasn’t a service they advertised, and the prices paid were often much lower than they are today.
As an established San Diego jewelry buyer for 15+ years, Carl has served thousands of local residents. He brings the keen eye of a jewelry designer in evaluating the craftsmanship (and true value) of every piece. He has designed 100s of vintage-inspired diamond rings, earrings, pendants, and necklaces — many of which appeared in major jewelry publications worldwide, including Modern Jeweler, JCK, Basel, Canadian Jeweller, National Jeweler, IDEX, and others.
When you visit C. Blackburn Jewelers, Carl looks at much more than simply the material value of the gold, platinum, diamond, or precious gemstones in your jewelry. In other words, he doesn’t simply give you a cash quote based on the melt down price. When possible, he assesses the entire value of the item as a piece of fine jewelry that can be resold on the estate jewelry market.
Carl works personally with every customer who visits his La Jolla jewelry store. So, you can be assured, when you contact C. Blackburn Jewelers to sell a diamond ring, sell gold jewelry, or sell vintage or antique jewelry, you will be talking directly with Carl about the item you wish to sell, and receiving the highest cash payment possible.
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How to Sell Estate Jewelry & Diamonds
Commonly Asked Questions
When I sell jewelry, can I get a free jewelry appraisal?
When you sell jewelry, or sell a diamond, what you receive is a free cash quote. This is a verbal appraisal that lets you know the resale value of your item. Written estate jewelry appraisals, such as one might receive when getting jewelry appraised for insurance purposes, are not offered for free by San Diego jewelry buyers and diamond buyers.
Should I have my jewelry cleaned or repaired before selling?
That would only be a good idea if you are trying to sell jewelry to a neighbor, friend, or family member. A professional jewelry buyer will know exactly how much your diamond jewelry is worth without you having it cleaned. And the amount you must pay for jewelry repair in La Jolla is unlikely to equal any extra amount a jewelry buyer may pay you.
What will help you get a higher cash offer for designer jewelry or a diamond engagement ring is if you have any of the sales material that came with the item, such as original sales receipt, gift box and/or wrapping, and diamond grading certificate.
Can I sell my jewelry or watch on consignment at your La Jolla jewelry store?
C. Blackburn Jewelers does not ordinarily sell jewelry or watches on consignment. However, if you have an extremely valuable piece of diamond jewelry, or precious gemstone jewelry, or an exceedingly rare timepiece (approx. 5 or 6 figure resale value), we may consider taking it on consignment for a short period of time.
What is the difference between a San Diego gold buyer and jewelry buyer?
San Diego gold buyers are usually small shops located in malls. They are ordinarily operated by staff who are inexperienced in fine jewelry. People who sell gold to gold buyer shops usually are selling 14k gold rings, chains, and other gold items that are going to be melted down. The cash amount paid by a San Diego gold buyer is therefore called “the melt down price,” which is a bit less than “the spot price” for gold (i.e. the price that gold is trading for that day).
San Diego jewelry buyers are staffed by professional jewelers and often GIA trained gemologists. While an estate jewelry buyer will sometimes pay the melt down price (if the item cannot be resold), they will pay a premium price for items they can resell on the estate jewelry market. That means, they are the jewelry buyers to visit if you want to sell a diamond engagement ring, sell designer jewelry from Cartier, Tiffany, Harry Winston, or Van Cleef & Arples, or when you sell antique jewelry or signed vintage pieces.
Can I sell my jewelry or watch on consignment at your La Jolla jewelry store?
C. Blackburn Jewelers does not ordinarily sell jewelry or watches on consignment. However, if you have an extremely valuable piece of diamond jewelry, or precious gemstone jewelry, or an exceedingly rare timepiece (approx. 5 or 6 figure resale value), we may consider taking it on consignment for a short period of time.
Do you pay a higher price for designer jewelry?
Yes, at C. Blackburn Jewelers, we pay premium prices for sought-after designer jewelry, including diamond rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces made by Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Harry Winston, Chopard, Piaget, David Yurman, Graff Diamonds, Buccellati, Mikimoto, Fred Leighton, De Beers, Boucheron, Verdura, Chaumet, H. Stern, Seaman Schepps, Stephen Webster, Georg Jensen, Gurhan, David Webb, Kwiat, Fabergé, Roberto Coin, JAR (Joel Arthur Rosenthal), Hermes, Chanel, James de Givenchy, Loree Rodkin, and others.
Do I need to sell my diamond outright, or can I use it to upgrade the diamond in my engagement ring?
You can absolutely trade-up your diamond. C. Blackburn Jewelers “Diamond Locator” service is one of the best ways to buy a large diamond in San Diego. And when you trade-in your current diamond to acquire a larger one, the new diamond becomes even less expensive and more affordable.
Upgrading a diamond is one of the best ways to leverage the wealth stored in your diamond ring asset. We will also make all the necessary adjustments to your engagement ring, so that it holds the bigger diamond securely and comfortably on your finger.
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