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.
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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
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Space and Rolex
A quick history of Rolex trips to space on different missions.
December 2024
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
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 San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex’s History with Aerospace
How the airline industry benefitted from Rolex.
December 2024
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
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
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
What Is Special About Rolex’s Diving Watch
A description of what makes the Rolex Submariner a special watch.
December 2024
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How to Fit an Engagement Ring to Your Significant Other
Tips on matching an engagement ring to your partner.
December 2024
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The Magical, Miraculous, and Many-Faceted Corundum
A description of corrundum, the gemstone known as sapphire or ruby depending on the color.
December 2024
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
How to Prepare When You Sell Jewelry
A few things to do to prepare before you sell your jewelry to a jewelry buyer.
December 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex’s First Giant Step
Why the perpetual winding mechanism is the most important Rolex advancement in mechanical timekeeping.
December 2024
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