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.

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
The Rolex Awards for Enterprise
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Rolex Awards for Enterprise
A description of Rolex's Awards for Enterprise
November 2024
What Color Gold Is Best for an Engagement Ring?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
What Color Gold Is Best for an Engagement Ring?
A brief description of options for metals for engagement rings.
November 2024
Is Platinum Hard to Sell?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Is Platinum Hard to Sell?
A discussion of selling platinum to jewelry buyers.
November 2024
Gem Symbolism for Your Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Gem Symbolism for Your Engagement Ring
A description of gems' symbolism on an engagement ring.
November 2024
Should You Buy Antique Jewelry as an Investment
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Should You Buy Antique Jewelry as an Investment
Why antique jewelry tends to hold and even grow in value, and how that compares to buying new.
November 2024
Rolex’s Commitment to Educational Opportunity
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex’s Commitment to Educational Opportunity
A description of Rolex's educational charity efforts.
November 2024
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