The Journal

Notes from the bench.

Stories on diamonds and design, buying guides for pre-owned Rolex, and the small lessons that come from three generations behind the same counter.

How Well Does Jewelry Retain Its Value?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
How Well Does Jewelry Retain Its Value?
A discussion of jewelry's value and an exhortation not to buy as investment.
November 2024
Selling Jewelry in a Pinch
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Selling Jewelry in a Pinch
Discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of selling jewelry in San Diego.
November 2024
How to Sell Estate Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
How to Sell Estate Jewelry
Tips on selling estate jewelry.
November 2024
Should You Get Your Diamonds Certified?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Should You Get Your Diamonds Certified?
A blog post recommendiong GIA certification for all diamonds.
November 2024
The Best Way to Sell Emeralds
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
The Best Way to Sell Emeralds
How to sell emerald jewelry in San Diego
November 2024
Some Tips on Getting a Fair Price when Selling Gold
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Some Tips on Getting a Fair Price when Selling Gold
Advice for maximizing return when selling gold in San Diego.
October 2024
How Does Jewelry Trade-In Work?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
How Does Jewelry Trade-In Work?
How trading in jewelry can be an alternative to selling it.
October 2024
Should I Pawn My Jewelry or Sell It Outright?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Should I Pawn My Jewelry or Sell It Outright?
Selling vs. pawning jewelry is explored in this blog post.
October 2024
Why Do Dealers Buy Vintage Jewelry?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Why Do Dealers Buy Vintage Jewelry?
An explanation of the vintage jewelry business from a jewelry buyer's perspective.
October 2024
How Should You Time the Market When You Sell Your Gold?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 3 min read
How Should You Time the Market When You Sell Your Gold?
Blog post encouraging those selling gold jewelry not to try to time the market.
October 2024
Things to Keep in Mind when You Sell Your Engagement Ring
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Things to Keep in Mind when You Sell Your Engagement Ring
Tips for engagement ring selling in San Diego
October 2024
When Is the Best Time of the Year to Sell Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
When Is the Best Time of the Year to Sell Jewelry
A discussion of times of year to sell jewelry to private parties or businesses.
October 2024
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