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.

Is Rolex’s Philanthropy Sincere
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Is Rolex’s Philanthropy Sincere
A discussion of Rolex's philanthropic efforts and the sincerity of the company.
December 2024
Is It Okay to Upgrade an Heirloom Engagement Ring?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Is It Okay to Upgrade an Heirloom Engagement Ring?
Thoughts on upgrades and modifications of heirloom jewelry.
December 2024
Do You Want to Sell Your Rolex Milgauss?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Do You Want to Sell Your Rolex Milgauss?
Thoughts about the Rolex Migauss for those about to sell.
December 2024
Doesn’t Wearing a Rolex Just Make Me Shallow and Pretentious?
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Doesn’t Wearing a Rolex Just Make Me Shallow and Pretentious?
Thoughts on if wearing a Rolex makes someone shallow.
December 2024
Should You Do an Over-the-Top Proposal?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Should You Do an Over-the-Top Proposal?
Thoughts about whether or not an over-the-top proposal makes sense for you and your partner.
December 2024
The Best Tips When You Sell Your Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
The Best Tips When You Sell Your Jewelry
Tips to get the most out of jewelry you sell.
December 2024
Space and Rolex
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Space and Rolex
A quick history of Rolex trips to space on different missions.
December 2024
What Are Clarity-Enhanced Diamonds?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
What Are Clarity-Enhanced Diamonds?
An explanation of clarity-enhanced diamonds and when you might or might now want them.
December 2024
Is It Time to Pop the Question?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Is It Time to Pop the Question?
Some thoughts on when it makes sense to propose.
December 2024
Rolex’s History with Aerospace
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex’s History with Aerospace
How the airline industry benefitted from Rolex.
December 2024
What Impacts the Value of Antique Jewelry?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
What Impacts the Value of Antique Jewelry?
Some factors that influence how much you can get when selling antique jewelry.
December 2024
How to Get the Most Money When You Sell Inherited Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
How to Get the Most Money When You Sell Inherited Jewelry
Tips on getting the most for your jewelry.
December 2024
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