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We are Experts in Antique Rubies
Are you ready to sell your antique ruby or fine jewelry? Contact C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla and tell us about your item. There are 3 ways to get in touch with us.
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C. Blackburn Jewelers of La Jolla is the highest paying buyer of antique cut rubies in San Diego. The reason that we pay more for French Cut, Old Mine Cut, Rose Cut, and other antique cut rubies is that our owner Carl Blackburn uses these rubies in his vintage-inspired fine jewelry designs.
He also has a network of other estate jewelers and designers who always are in need of antique rubies, as well as vintage and antique ruby jewelry, including ruby rings, earrings, brooches, and necklaces.
Although San Diego has many “jewelry buyers,” there are only a few jewelers who are experts in antique rubies and willing to pay you the amount you deserve. Carl Blackburn is a 2nd generation California jeweler who has been dealing in rare and valuable rubies for over 20 years. He promises you a relaxed and enriching experience when selling your item.
Selling is Quick & Easy
1. Give us a call at 858-251-3006 or send photos of your rubies or jewelry with a text message at 619-723-8589.
Carl will answer all of the questions you have and arrange a convenient time for you to bring your item(s) to our La Jolla jewelry store.
2. Carl will examine your item(s), and share with you all he knows about your ruby jewelry. He’ll then provide you with a cash quote for each piece.
3. You can accept the cash offer and be paid immediately, or decline the offer with no questions asked. There is no pressure to sell your item(s) to us.
How Antique Rubies Are Appraised
Assessing the Value of Rubies
Appraising the value of antique rubies is done much in the same way as modern rubies. At C. Blackburn Jewelers we will analyze the quality and rarity of the gemstone’s 4 Cs: Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat weight. In addition, we’ll assess any extra value that may be attributed to the ruby mine in which the stone was sourced (if identified in a lab report).
Here is a quick overview of a ruby’s 4 Cs:
Ruby Color: The most important factor in valuing a ruby is its color. Rubies range in color from pink to blood-red to brownish-red. The most valuable rubies are a pure, vivid red color known as “pigeon’s blood” red.
Ruby Clarity: Like all gemstones, rubies may have inclusions or imperfections that affect their clarity. In general, the fewer inclusions a ruby has, the more valuable it is.
Ruby Cut: The cut of a ruby refers to its shape and the way it has been faceted. A well-cut ruby will reflect light and enhance the stone’s color and brilliance.
Ruby Carat Weight: The size of a ruby is measured in carats, with larger rubies generally being more valuable than smaller ones.
Other factors that can affect the value of your emerald include: color saturation (windows/zoning), treatments (such as heat, flux, or glass filling), damage to stone (chips, cracks, abrasions), origin of mine (for example, Mozambique), lab report (GIA or IGI), and branding (such as a Tiffany ruby brooch).
Get started now. Find out how much your ruby or fine jewelry set with rubies is worth. Call 858-251-3006 to schedule an appointment or click on the button below to tell us about your item.
Recent Estate Jewelry Buys
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