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Should I Insure a Luxury Watch?
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Should I Insure a Luxury Watch?
A discussion of insurance decision making for luxury watch owners.
November 2024
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
Do Engagement Rings Have to Be Diamonds?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Do Engagement Rings Have to Be Diamonds?
A discussion of how bound we are to choose diamond engagement rings.
November 2024
The Rolex Learning Center
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Rolex Learning Center
A description of the Rolex Learning Center at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
November 2024
Three Ways to Make Your Engagement Ring Fit Your Budget
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Three Ways to Make Your Engagement Ring Fit Your Budget
Strategies for getting an affordable engagement ring.
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
The Quartz Crisis
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Quartz Crisis
An overview of the Quartz Crisis which put Swiss Mechanical Watches in jeopardy when electric watches became available.
November 2024
A Quick and Easy Explanation of How to Use the Four C’s When You Buy an Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
A Quick and Easy Explanation of How to Use the Four C’s When You Buy an Engagement Ring
An explanation of how to use the Four C's to save a substantial amount of money on a diamond.
November 2024
Rolex and the Perpetual Planet Initiative
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex and the Perpetual Planet Initiative
An overview of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative
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
How Much Is Too Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How Much Is Too Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring?
A blog post encouraging couples not to overspend on engagement rings.
November 2024
What Is the Three Months’ Salary Guideline?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
What Is the Three Months’ Salary Guideline?
An explanation of the three month salary guideline and why you should ignore it.
November 2024
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