For over 15 years, Carl Blackburn has been one of San Diego County’s most prominent estate jewelers, diamond jewelry buyers, and custom engagement ring designers. Schedule an appointment to visit our estate jewelry store in La Jolla (San Diego), CA.
We had a wonderful selling experience with Blackburn Jewelers. We had about 50 pieces of jewelry from our mom’s estate to sell, and owner, Carl Blackburn, was so amazing. He was professional, courteous, and informative. Many jewelry buyers will simply put all the jewelry on the scale, deduct out the approximate ‘gem’ weight, and offer the ‘melt’ value less their percentage. Carl took time examining each individual piece, and kept a notebook with the details and his offer price. He verbally detailed each piece letting us know exactly how he derived his offer price. He was very transparent and fair. At the end of the appointment, we left extremely satisfied with our sale, and very pleased with the overall experience. I highly recommend Blackburn Jewelers for all of your jewelry sale needs.
Lisa H.
Google Reviews
The Right Watch Buyer
Working with Carl Blackburn was one of the most simple and straight-forward transactions I’ve experienced. He quickly responded to my voicemail, and immediately I felt confident that I was working with the right watch buyer to sell my used Rolex watch.
Aaron M.
Yelp Reviews
Very Transparent
I wanted to sell some jewelry and did not even know where to begin. After reading reviews I reached out to Carl and I am so glad I did. Carl was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and warm. He knows his stuff and is very transparent and informative. He made the process easy, smooth and no pressure. I would come back to sell jewelry again for sure and would highly recommend to anyone looking to sell. I was lucky enough to see some of his beautiful custom pieces as well and would recommend anyone anyone in the market to purchase a special piece of jewelry visit Carl.
Shelley R.
Yelp Reviews
The Perfect Ring!
My (now) fiancee and I went to many different jewelers on our search for the perfect ring, and while we liked many of the other jewelers, none of them offered anywhere near the personalized service or competitive prices that Carl offers. He made us truly feel at home shopping for the perfect ring. He took the time to explain all of the different options within our price range, including detailed explanations of the ‘three C’s’. He helped us to identify the perfect ring and had it made for us well ahead of schedule. I cannot give him a better recommendation! Do yourself a favor and start your search with him.
Brian T.
Yelp Reviews
Above and Beyond Service
I couldn’t be happier with my experience at C. Blackburn Jewelers when I recently traded my late dad’s Rolex for a gold Lady-Datejust. Carl Blackburn and Rolex specialist, Ron, assisted me throughout the process. They offered me a fair trade value for my dad’s watch, which meant a lot to me. Carl and Ron went above and beyond to find a watch that matched the specifications of my dream watch perfectly.
Their expertise and attention to detail were evident, and they made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. Moreover, their friendly demeanor and genuine care made me feel valued as a customer. I highly recommend C. Blackburn Jewelers to anyone in search of fine watches or jewelry. Their professionalism, fair trade practices, and exceptional customer service set them apart in the industry. I am thrilled with my new watch and grateful for the outstanding service I received. I’ll be back!
Kris R.
Google Reviews
Make An Appointment
Make an appointment to order a custom engagement ring, shop for antique jewelry, sell diamond jewelry or a Rolex watch, or take advantage of our custom jewelry design and fine jewelry restoration services.
Work one-on-one with Carl to create a custom diamond engagement ring that will be cherished for generations. Shop from Carl Blackburn's hand-selected showcase of beautiful vintage-inspired diamond engagement rings.
Use Carl's "diamond locator" service to help you buy a large diamond at a price lower than you can find at a large online diamond retailer or at a typical San Diego jewelry store. If he can't find you that perfect diamond, you pay nothing.​
Let Carl draw on his deep knowledge of vintage and antique jewelry to create for you a custom fine jewelry that is destined to become a beloved family heirloom. We specialize in creating bridal sets, and fine jewelry to celebrate life's milestones.
As one of San Diego County's most well-known and trusted estate jewelry buyers, Carl can be counted on to give you a best cash price. Visit us to sell a diamond ring, sell gold jewelry, and sell vintage and antique jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, and earings.
Carl has bought and sold hundreds of used Rolex watch over the past decade, including Submariners, Daytonas, GMTs, Yachtmasters, and more. He will accurately asses the value of your Rolex watch (or other luxury timepiece), and then pay you cash on the spot.
Carl has been a prominent San Diego jewelry buyer for more than 15 years, serving customers in San Diego County and nationwide. Read a few client testimonials and watch Carl's 2010 interview with KUSI TV, which highlighted his local reputation.
If you have large carat diamonds, luxury timepieces, or a valuable fine jewelry collection that requires a formal jewelry appraisal as part of an estate valuation, Carl Blackburn offers fast and accurate "Fair Market" jewelry appraisals.
Do you have a vintage or antique piece of jewelry that needs to be repaired? Carl can help you restore that item to its once cherished condition. We can also do minor jewelry repairs, such as the resetting of a loose diamond in your engagement ring.
It's safe to say that if Carl can't find the antique jewelry you're looking for, nobody can. He buys and sells antique jewelry on a daily basis, and has a wide network of friends who own and operate estate jewelry stores nationwide​