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.

Rolex Laureate Felix Brooks Church
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Laureate Felix Brooks Church
A description of Rolex Laureate Felix Brooks Church's work fighting malnutrition with micronutrient fortification.
December 2024
Colored Diamonds Are Trending for Engagement Rings. Here’s Why.
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Colored Diamonds Are Trending for Engagement Rings. Here’s Why.
Some reasons for the increasing popularity of colored diamonds.
December 2024
Rolex Laureate Andrew Bastawrous
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Laureate Andrew Bastawrous
A description of the work of Andrew Bastawrous, a recipient of the Rolex Award for Enterprise
December 2024
Rolex Laureate Inza Koné
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Laureate Inza Koné
A description of Inza Koné, a recipient of the Rolex Award for Enterprise
November 2024
Two Reasons to Choose a Three-Stone Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Two Reasons to Choose a Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Reasons to consider a three stone ring as your engagement ring.
November 2024
The Best Way to Sell Art Deco Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
The Best Way to Sell Art Deco Jewelry
Tips for selling Art Deco jewelry to a jewelry buyer
November 2024
The Best Way to Sell Platinum Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
The Best Way to Sell Platinum Jewelry
Three ways to sell platinum jewelry.
November 2024
How to Buy an Ethically Produced Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How to Buy an Ethically Produced Engagement Ring
Things to consider if you want your engagement ring to be ethically sourced and manufactured.
November 2024
The Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master Reference 226627
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master Reference 226627
An overview of The Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master Reference 226627
November 2024
Gold and Platinum Craziness
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Gold and Platinum Craziness
A description of the volatility of the relationship between gold and platinum
November 2024
Unconventional Gems for Engagement Rings
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Unconventional Gems for Engagement Rings
A description of several nontraditional engagement ring gems.
November 2024
Rolex Laureate Beth Koigi
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Laureate Beth Koigi
A description of Beth Koigi's efforts to bring clean water to various regions and Rolex Award for Enterprise help.
November 2024
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